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Thoughtful takes on career, culture & life

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    Why placements aren’t everything (and how to make your own opportunities)

    October 13, 2025 - By Sophie Stapley

    When you’re studying media or journalism, or even just any university degree, placements feel like the holy grail. No one wants a student straight out of university without experience in the field, but how...

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    Is Journalism Still Worth It?

    September 29, 2025 - By Sophie Stapley

    Every time I tell someone I want to be a journalist, I get the same reaction: “Does anyone even read newspapers?” Honestly, I’ve asked myself the same thing more times than I can count. With constant...

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    5 things a career placement teaches you that university never could

    August 25, 2025 - By Sophie Stapley

    After years of lectures, coursework, and carefully constructed assignments, nothing prepares you for the chaos, pressure, and buzz of a real workplace like...

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    Career - Culture - Opinion/deeper thoughts - Student Life

    Welcome to between lines & life

    August 11, 2025 - By Sophie Stapley

    After spending so much time reading, writing, and sharing on other people’s platforms, I decided to finally build one of my own. Between Lines and Life is where I’ll be writing about everything from career confusion and uni moments to pop...

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