I still remember the day I was interviewed to become a Student Green Officer. I was in China at the time, and my internet connection was not exactly on my […]
Why I Now Care About Wigeons – My Year in the SGO
Coming to the end of my first year in the SGO, my main takeaway is my new obsession: wigeons. But how did it get to this point? At the beginning […]
A gentle reminder to show you care – a meaningful year with the SGO
Dearest loyal blog readers, I know what you may be thinking: “I am sure I read a similar blog to this a year ago”. Yes, you in fact did (20/20 […]
Journeying Down Under – Is the truth behind the sheepskin footwear Ugg-ly?
Well, here we are again. Once more, the sustainability of popular footwear brands has captivated me. Prepare yourselves for the third instalment of revealing the truth behind favoured shoes – […]
The Truth Behind Leather Jackets and Wool Jumpers: How Do These Industries Work?
Throughout my life I have been under the impression that real leather goods are the evilest things you could ever own, and buying these is a crime against the animals. […]
The Devil Wears Prada, And Who Designs Responsibility
A few weeks ago, I went to London to see the musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada. It was visually stunning. One scene stayed with me long after the show ended: […]
Let words on a page take you far, far away
As we emerge in the season of long days and short nights, the desire for travel blossoms. For many, with summer comes an extended break from education or some annual […]
Keeping it crystal clear – The environmental impact of crystals
In recent months, I have been exploring the importance of central nervous system regulation. The ways in which to facilitate such regulation have led me down many different paths. From […]
If Shakespeare Had a Sister: Women in Writing
This reflection is inspired by Virginia Woolf’s book A Room of One’s Own, and by the thoughtful podcast Zong Heng Si Hai (纵横四海) by Xieyin Melody, whose cultural commentary on […]