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So... I have news.

Just a small update for you all, a few posts ago I wrote about how I went to an open day at City University of London. After a few weeks of thinking I threw caution to the wind and applied. When I sent off my application I really didn't expect to get anything from it, I just didn't want to regret not going for it. I'm so glad that I did as I got an interview which I went to a few weeks ago!

The interview day was so much fun! I tackled all of my transport nervousness, even in rush hour, to get there which was an achievement in itself. Then throughout the day I spoke to experienced journalists, I got to go out and find a story in London and write a pitch for it and we were given so many more tasks that challenged me. I had such a great day but with limited spaces I was just grateful to have this interview experience to take with me next time I applied for something. They said they would let me know a few days after and... I GOT IT!!

I am studying a masters next year (if I get a 2:1 in my current degree). This could mean getting a job in London later in my career. So many amazing journalists attended this University and that could be me one day. I wouldnt have believed at 14, when I wrote me first article was published, that I would be here. I cannot wait to start my future!

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