It’s almost two years to the day since I received my degree. I remember the anticipation of opening the email which contained my results and then a few weeks later donning a cap and gown, having my photo taken with a scroll and thinking “Wow, I’ve actually made it”. Now I know this sounds quite…
Well, hello! It’s been more than a little while since I’ve written on here and in the spirit of the New Year and reflecting on the last 12 months, I felt this was the perfect time! 2018 has been a rollercoaster – a cliché, I know – the last 4 months in particular have been…
“Go to university; having a degree greatly increases your employability”, they said. But does it really? Here’s my experience of job hunting in the last few months leading up to, and following, my graduation. I started job hunting in March, after signing for a house to stay in Cardiff after I finished my degree. I…
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these: 10 months to be precise. That’s a long old time, but time which has been full to the brim with essays, final year stress and, more recently, catching up on all the sleep I’ve missed out on over the last three years. My degree…
Ever considered getting a work experience placement or internship, but never actually committed to the decision? Are you unsure what you want to do for a career and would like some hands-on insight? Unsure of whether you want to put all that hard work in and not be paid for it? Having just completed my…
Hi! My name’s Holly – welcome to my blog, A Cornish Girl in a Big World. I’m a typical Cornish girl who loves writing about her life by the sea. When I’m not on the beach, I can usually be found snuggled with a cup of tea and a good book.
My posts range from Cornish recommendations, to book reviews, to general life musings.
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