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Speaking another language
From birth, I have spoken English, and English only. It wasn't until recently that I realised the world isn't always going to auto-translate things for me, simply because I was ignorant enough to believe it would. The truth is, as a white, British, native English speaker, it's never been expected of me that I go out of my way to study another's dialect. Fortunately, throughout my life, my parents have repeatedly stressed to me the importance of having a second, or even third language under your belt. My father, with his broken essential-phrase-book dialects, has managed to befriend people from...
Changing the script: The gender problem in the tech industry
While the 20th and 21st century have seen massive improvement for gender equality, with previously unheard voices, perspectives and stories hitting the media. The #MeToo movement brought hidden issues to the surface and created the space to look at the reality of being a woman in the West despite the progress we’ve made. The UK’s mandatory gender pay disclosure brought to light how senior positions are still dominated by men. Every year it seems we learn more about inequality, but lack the ability to make real change happen quickly. This is understandable as change always takes time, but our...
Stress free
I wish I could tell you how to stop stressing, but in all reality I will fail to inform you, as our lives are so different from one another. What I may consider to be a blessing, someone else will consider it to be a curse. Hence, all I can possibly say to you is, just think about where you stand, where you desire to be, and how this moment in life will help you reach your dreams. Take your stress and turn it into the lesson of a lifetime, and find the new opportunities to grow and develop as a person. Let go of all your stress and worries, forget about overthinking and procrastinating. It's...
Why youth participation matters
In every country across the world, decisions are being made every day. As young people, we are used to hearing about these decisions, but are we used to participating? For most of us, the answer would be no. Yet I do not think this is due to a lack of interest, but rather a lack of opportunity. The potential of what young people can offer is unlimited. This rising generation is made up of innovators, problem solvers, and leaders who are willing to offer solutions to the most pressing issues. It is important for platforms to be created for young people, to widen opportunities for impact. Young...