My self directed education

Hidden Creatures

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Whilst I was in Wood Working class, I wondered round taking photos and looking at the machines, all of a sudden so many different faces and characters popped out to secretly say hi, they asked me t

First Impressions

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I arrived in Comox, BC, Canada two days ago. Everyday I am discovering this place in so many different ways and slowly adjusting to Canadian culture.

Getting a Broader view of BC's Education System

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I'm starting to get a more realistic view of how the schooling system works. I spent Wednesday at an Alternative School called Glacier View which is fantastic.

What Are You Doing Here?

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I am half way through my first week and I am exhausted! I forgot what hard work it is to be a student, to have a weekly routine and be expected at school five days a week.

A day in the Gulf Islands Schools

Whilst traveling in BC, I visited the Gulf Islands. I first stopped by the High School on Salt Spring Island which is the school that has most impressed me so far.

Beat Nation: Art, Aboriginal Culture and Hip Hop

How We Perceive Other Cultures

Have you ever traveled somewhere and you noticed people do things differently which seems strange? E.g.

Why Do We Need a Generation of Innovative, Adaptable, Creative and Open Minded Graduates in the 21st Century?

I had my first day of uni today, I am embarking on a BA in Education, Culture and Society at Goldsmiths.

Cultural Perception

Highland has had the pleasure of hosti