The journey so far...

When I decided to leave Kington University last year I thought I had made the biggest mistake of my life. Journalism has always been a passion of mine, I love writing, but the thought of having to agonizingly drag myself through another year of that place was something not worth thinking about. The course wasn't what I expected it to be, and the people on it were absolutely horrible. I was so worried what everyone was going to say, but I went with my gut, and it seems to have paid off.

I was talking to a friend who was in a similar situation to me about what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I wanted to write, and I knew I wanted to continue studying Journalism, I just didn't feel ready to go back to university. She told me about Catch 22, a social enterprise aimed at 18-30 years olds who were interested in Journalism and wanted to get into it, but couldn't due to their lack of experience.



This was perfect for me. I applied straight away and when I got the call telling me that I had made it on the course, I had never been happier. Well, that's probably an exaggeration, but I was really proud of myself, which is rare. Pessimism is my bf4l.

The first session was a little overwhelming, a lot of the people on the course already have a vast amount of experience behind them, and knew where they wanted to be. I felt like a complete newbie, a total beginner, but the course has really helped me! It does cater for everyone, and covers the basics, which really helped me! You work on a portfolio too, so you do feel like you are coming out of it with something. And they also offer internships with their partners after you finish the 12 week course.

Since I started Catch 22 in April, I really do feel like l have learned a lot. I have tried my hand at news reporting, court reporting, sub editing and now, blog writing. I am also working towards getting my first feature published. Woo! The course has introduced me to so many new things, new styles, and new ways of doing things, which I plan to portray through this lovely blog...

If you love me, and want to see my beautiful feature in it's complete form, click here for a list of places that you can get the magazine. It's a quarterly magazine, and is absolutely free. So you guys have no excuse!

I'll leave you with the music video I reviewed as part of the interview process for Catch 22, Marina and the Diamonds new song, I am not a robot. Enjoy :)