I have loved my first two years in Durham so much that it is very hard to pin down my favourite things but if I had to decide, these would be my top ten.
I hope you enjoy hearing a bit more about some of the things that make Durham so great.
Please be aware – this video was created during lockdown but many of the events…
COVID-19 vs The Choir
During the year, we had performed in various places such as Middlesbrough Cathedral for BBC Teesside, St. Andrews Church in Corbridge, the Gala Theatre with Northern Lights, and at various events in and around Durham City. Through these performances, our choir became a close-knit community and…
It’s clear when looking at my university extra-curricular activities, that my interests are firmly centred around musical theatre. From my first production of ‘RENT’ in November 2017, to securing positions on multiple theatre committees, it seemed impossible to step away from the thriving theatre and music scene in Durham.
In this short blog post, I hope to share some of my volunteering experiences at Durham. It truly is a worthwhile activity that I hope you try out at least once while at university!
I enjoy helping others out, which has also earned me the title “that ‘mom’ friend”. At the Fresher’s Fair, I immediately signed up for…
I can clearly remember my experience of Freshers’ Fair in my very first week at Durham – although it’s likely that I’m confusing that with attending it again in my second and third year (they were giving out free burritos this year – you can’t blame me). The first time was a whirlwind of grabbing all the freebies I…
‘The Balkans’: How we made a 3 part Amazon documentary series whilst studying at Durham
22nd April 2020
For the past 18 months, myself and fellow Durham students have been working on a 3 part documentary series for Amazon Prime Video. As a group, we carried out all elements of production.
The series, ‘The Balkans’ has been a long time in the making. The process involved adapting to the scenario and ‘working with what…
It’s Thursday morning, I’ve left my dissertation behind me and I’m on the train with five other members of Enactus Durham, heading towards Leeds. We’re on our way to the Enactus headquarters to represent Durham University and compete with other projects for a space at Nationals…. The atmosphere is…
Alternative title:
The day you realise MPs are human beings too
Ok, now,
before anyone assumes anything. No, I’m no one important. Like, at all. What I DO
do, though, is fight for things that are bigger than myself, and important.
When I saw the opening to become a ONE Youth Ambassador for the UK, my heart skipped a…
