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A Personal Case Study: A Social Life Without Social Media?

Attempting to Maintain a Social Life Without Social Media at The University of Edinburgh This is the story of a girl who found out that her situationship had a new girlfriend through Instagram after he ghosted her (again) and promptly deactivated her account in a futile effort to feel some sort of agency by choosing […]

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TV

What to watch if you are missing university

At this point in the summer, we’re all filled with nostalgia for mouse-infested flats and naps in lectures, and everyone’s worrying university won’t be the same next year (No freshers week? No nightclubs?). But luckily, we can live vicariously through TV and film until we get back to normal.   Dear White People (2017-20) This […]

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Features

University: meritocracy or money?

In the States, applying to college can be the most stressful event in a young person’s life. It seems that twelve years of education, numerous extracurricular activities, volunteering, and weekend jobs all culminate in two deciding numbers: a Grade Point Average and standardised test score. However, how much do these factors truly decide college acceptance? […]