'Cancel Culture': a twenty-first century social media phenomenon seeking the mass boycott of public figures or companies following "objectionable or offensive" actions (Dictionary.com). Born on and popularised by Black Twitter in the mid-2010s, 'Cancel Culture' aims to hold those in positions of power accountable for their misdemeanours - predominantly acts of discrimination and racism - by taking away their public platform. In lieu of recent events, what with some of YouTube's largest creators having some rather questionable remarks dug up and laid bare for all to see, I thought now would be a more pertinent time than ever before to ask ourselves just how effective 'Cancel Culture' is. 

Those that know me personally will know that I have been going a little Depop/eBay crazy as of late, having both a large clear-out of my own as well as finding a few unique pieces to add to my wardrobe. Admittedly, I'm no professional when it comes to these two platforms but, what with business gaining a fair amount of traction at the moment, I thought it may be helpful to compile a few tips from an average Sally's perspective. Today's educational recommendation is The Guardian's "Today in Focus" podcast, which can be found on Spotify. I must say, I have really been enjoying getting a concise news round-up that lends itself to discussion and debate, thinking about the wider picture than the information we receive at face-value. Without further ado, I hope you find this post informative and be sure to let me know if there is something that I have missed in the comments section below. 
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“Modern foreign languages are not in crisis. It’s worse than that.” It was around this time last year that, prior to the arrival of this health fiasco which now dominates our headlines, a surge in such articles could be seen following the publication of a report published by the Higher Education Policy Institute. In summary, this report concluded that British language skills are significantly below par when compared to our European counterparts, with only 32% of 16 to 30 year-olds feeling confident reading and writing in another language, compared to a 89% average in the European Union. That begs the question, why are we Brits so bad at learning other languages? A question which I, of course, intend to explore in this post. As per usual, let me know your thoughts in the comments section below. ​

There was one quotation in particular that stood out to me when I read Ruiz Zafón's La Sombra Del Viento last summer: "There's no such thing as dead languages, only dormant minds" ("No hay lenguas muertas, sino cerebros aletargados"). For those of you who may not know, my recent quarantine undertaking just so happens to be learning a fifth language: Latin. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this very undertaking of mine was many-a-time faced with the age-old question: "Why Latin? It's a dead language." Granted, Latin may no longer be an official language or widely spoken, but is it really dead? What even constitutes a 'dead' language? Truth be told, I'm no expert in the matter - but there's no harm in doing a bit of research and sparking up a conversation as I do so. As usual, be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comments down below. Any sources that I have used will be listed at the bottom of this post if you are interested in wider reading. 
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Isn't this something a little different? Truth be told, this is yet another one of the blog post ideas that have lurked around in my drafts folder for longer than I'd perhaps like to admit; quite frankly, I just never felt as if it was my place to be giving this sort of advice and, in more ways than one, it still doesn't - I'm far from being any sort of fashion guru, after all. That being said, in my personal journey moving away from a trend based wardrobe to something a little more elegant and personal to me, I have picked up a few tips that I thought may be of use. This is not intended to be a rule book of sorts and the following tips are, of course, based on nothing but my own personal opinion - though that's exactly what fashion is all about, so let's not take life too seriously and dive straight into this post!
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Needless to say, the current state of affairs have imposed sheer havoc on society as we know it; indeed, this post is not intended to detract from that, for I know that I am very fortunate to be able to sit at my desk and talk about a few positives that have come out of lockdown given that so many have not only lost their livelihoods, but loved ones also. That being said, it's only human nature to dwell on the negatives and reading What Cat Says' blog post has inspired me to share a few of my own positive lockdown outcomes to shed some light on the matter. As usual, be sure to let me know any thoughts in the comments below. 
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Good evening everyone, I hope you've had a good festive period in spite of the difficult circumstances that have surrounded it this year! Today's post is a little different from my study-orientated norm, but I feel as if it is more important than ever to put out. Over my five, approaching six, years of blogging, I have been known to take on a sponsorship or two - though recently, for reasons which I am still none the wiser to, I have received a flux of emails from brands who claim they want to work with me. As a small blogger, particularly when you're just starting up, nothing could be more exciting - until, that is, you realise that the whole thing is a scam. See, speaking from personal experience, I know how easy it is to get carried away and respond with an email of interest almost instantly but over time, I've seen just how important it is to do your research first and I've compiled a some 'red flags' and recommendations today to help you take on sponsorships responsibly as a small blogger. I hope that this post is helpful, and do be sure to let me know if I have missed anything out in the comments section below!
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Needless to say, this isn't a post that I had scheduled to write in my drafts list but it is one which, in the wake of these unprecedented circumstances, I believe to be crucial to get out - particularly to those of you in Year 10 and Year 12. Admittedly, working from home can be a lot more difficult than it sounds - be it for a lack of an authoritative schedule or continual distractions - but I am here today to add my take on what other study bloggers and YouTubers have already uploaded about how you can make the most of the current situation and stay productive. If there is anything I missed that you believe would be helpful, do not hesitate to let me know in the comments section below - along with, of course, any general thoughts. I hope you are all well and if you ever need anybody to reach out or speak to, please don't hesitate to message me at @everylittlethingstudy! Without further ado, let's jump straight in...
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Unless you have been living under a rock as of late, I'm sure you will have seen that the online study community has well and truly taken off these past couple of years - with popular 'Studytubers', such as Unjaded Jade and Ibz Mo, even making traditional media headlines. Though it all appears rosy at first glance, my own experience in this community has led me to ponder some of the concerning mentalities and issues that are brought with it - whether it be the matter of unrealistic expectations or yet another cause of poor self-esteem among teenagers. This leads me to the question: are we, study bloggers, doing more harm than we are good? Without further ado, let's jump right into the discussion! I do hope that you enjoy this post, or at the very least find it thought-provoking, and do be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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It was just today at 10am that I arrived in Gatwick airport following what can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience learning about the work of The United Nations first-hand from those that do it - one that I aim to share with you today in hope of informing and inspiring anybody interested in the organisation to apply for it themselves! As with the majority of my posts at this moment in time, it's a long 'un - so grab yourself a cup of tea, coffee, whatever floats your boat and let me tell you about what I've been up to this past week, I hope you enjoy this and find it helpful!
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