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Was I A Happy Camper?
I recently finished the most challenging yet incredible summer. I had the opportunity to complete my work experience at Island Lake, an American summer camp for two months in the remote town of Starrucca, Pennsylvania. My experience there entailed, to put it bluntly, a lot of movie bingo, badly made mac & cheese, and the…
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Not just a Teacher, but a Role Model
“It is not sufficient simply to have an experience in order to learn. Without reflecting upon this experience, it may quickly be forgotten, or its learning potential lost. (Gibbs, 1988) As a student who has always had a passion for teaching and education, I thought I had a clear understanding of what it meant to…
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Finding Success In A State Of Panic
When I began searching for my placement, I sought out a number of companies I could gain valuable experience in. Originally, I would not settle for anything other than a placement on a film set, however after reaching out to over 20 companies with no acceptance, I quickly realised that this was unrealistic as getting…
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Having The Patience To Learn
While studying English & Film at QUB I have been eager to put the theoretical aspects of my degree into practice within industries I hope to advance into, a desire which has increased in my final year. Through my placement within the SARC Video Team, where I help with production and filming of concerts, I…
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In Pursuit of Perfection
We all try our best to achieve perfection in our lives, but the truth is, absolute perfection is unattainable. Though it is common knowledge that no one can ever be perfect, there are people who set unachievable standards for themselves. It was only during my reflection that I finally admitted to myself I am one…
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From Outreach to Engagement: Promoting Inclusivity in Film Festival Programming
As an individual whose never had a keen interest, nor the skillset for the practical aspect of filmmaking and as someone who doesn’t aspire to be a film critic, I’ve frequently wondered what I could do with a film degree and have often anxiously dreaded the thought of leaving university, entering a world of film…