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The Grapevine SocietyOn Body Positivity, Safe Spaces & Online Exposure - with Aislinn PowerWe are back in lockdown and back on Zoom (which means the audio quality is very much sub par, apologies in advance).In this episode, I have a chat with Aislinn, my best pal of 10+ years, who uses Instagram as a method of self care as she champions body positivity and seeks to normalise "fat" bodies and the word itself. We speak about the process of learning to love your body, cultivating a safe space on social media, finding your place within a community and self-exposure.Aislinn's Instagram: @ididitmybodway_2020-11-2656 min
The Grapevine SocietyEllie in Barcelona: An Oxford Uni Student's Year Abroad, on Friends, Work, Food & DatesToday we have another chat about a year abroad, this time with my pal Ellie (who studies Spanish & Linguistics at Oxford). She went above & beyond laying out all the specifics for you below:First of all please anyone feel free to message me about anything related to Barcelona/Spain/Year Abroad/Digital Marketing/etc, I would be so happy to help! They can contact me on instagram (@eleanormacleod) or via email (elliemacleod@icloud.com).Btw think we were wrong n Fever is shut for now but will eventually open...2020-11-1247 min
The Grapevine SocietyAnna in Paris: An Oxford Uni Language Student's Year AbroadChatting with my good pal Anna about her year abroad (or half-year abroad, due to the pandemic) in Paris! We cover it all, from her experience studying at a foreign uni, finding accommodation, gaining independence, making friends, books, Jeanette Winterson & my trip to visit her for NYE.Things mentioned & recommendations:Publishing house - Actes SudJob - Entreprendre EditionsLa Mutinerie - LGBTQ+ barBooks by Jeanette Winterson - Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Sexing The Cherry2020-10-2259 min
The Grapevine SocietyA Quick Q&A: Fine Art at the Ruskin Oxford Uni - Interviews, Portfolios, Course Structure, Tutorials etc from a Student PerspectiveA very quick episode answering a handful of your questions following on from the episode "Applying to Study Fine Art at The Ruskin". I've been chatting to a few of you and I hope this is somewhat helpful, but bear in mind I can't offer you solid answers as each experience is different.I answer your questions about interview experiences, portfolio submissions, history and theory in relation to studio work and my experience of tutorials.Good luck with your applications!Check out the Ruskin's...2020-10-1323 min
The Grapevine SocietyCalÿpso on the Creative Process, Making Music & Work-Life BalanceCalÿpso is a singer-songwriter from Salisbury (and just so happens to be a very talented friend of mine). We recorded this just sat on the sofa and ended up covering quite a lot in a short space of time.We touch upon her early musical education, the process of making music during and post-uni (Classics at Oxford is no joke!!), getting gigs, creative blocks, the importance of rest and then some.This was such an enjoyable conversation for me and I think it's also pretty relatable for anyone w...2020-10-011h 01
The Grapevine SocietyApplying to Study Medicine at Oxford Uni: A Student PerspectiveIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to study medicine at Oxford or are thinking of applying, this episode is for you.I chat with my friends Zahra and Sahara (who are students in their 4th year of Medicine at Oxford Uni) to get their take on the application process and their experience on the course so far.We talk entrance exams, uni choices, work experience, interviews, personal statements and course structure.As always, keep it in mind that this is all based on personal experiences of two individuals, so don't take...2020-09-141h 10
The Grapevine SocietyInterning at Photoville New YorkIn summer 2019, my friend Olivia & I spent 5 weeks in New York interning at Photoville, an outdoor photography festival in Brooklyn.We had a chat about our time there and go over our experiences of working in an intense environment, the friends we made, the artworks we saw and also touch upon the difficulties or predicaments of getting (and applying for) an internship today.Things we mentioned:Photoville https://photoville.com/'Scars of racism' by Travis Fox https://www.travisfox.com/6634391-scars-of-racism 'For Sama...2020-09-0337 min
The Grapevine SocietyStudying French & Arabic at Oxford & A Year Abroad in JordanIn this episode, I sit down with my friend & fellow Oxford grad Eddie. He studied French and Arabic and spend his 2nd year of uni abroad in Jordan. We chat about studying two languages at once, learning Arabic from scratch and also get into some interesting stories from his time in the Middle East.Note: Eddie mentions his trip to Beirut in this episode. The explosions early this month have left many in a precarious position. If you would like to donate, here's a guide: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/06/beirut-explosion-how-you-can-help-lebanon-victims-fund-donate-donations-food-relief2020-08-131h 01
The Grapevine SocietyApplying to study Fine Art at the Ruskin, University of OxfordToday we are in the park! So you’ll be hearing a lot of background noise in the form of police cars, kids screaming, you know, all those lovely London sounds. This was the only possible way for us to record safely and whilst social distancing so I hope it isn’t too distracting.In this episode, I sit down with my friend Josi, a fellow Ruskin student, to chat about applying for Fine Art at the University of Oxford. We speak about art foundation courses, college choice, personal state...2020-08-061h 06
The Grapevine SocietyAn Introduction to The Grapevine SocietyA brief overview of what The Grapevine Society is all about, why I started it & what to expect going forward.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-grapevine-society/donations2020-08-0311 min