Goldsmiths Blogs - Spring 2013
We feature a selection of blogs written by Goldsmiths students. The blogs we link to change each term.
The blogs we feature are authentic and have not been produced at the request of Goldsmiths. The bloggers are aware we're linking to their site but have not been asked to edit their posts on our behalf. Whilst they may not deal with Goldsmiths specifically, we hope the blogs will offer a genuine insight what it's like to live and study in London. Want your blog linked here? Email hello@gold.ac.uk and let us know your course and year of study.
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Leonara Manyangadze
Leonara is a second year Social & Cultural Studies student. Her blog 'Incredible Sounds' is a music blog dedicated to discovering and sharing new music and gigs around London.
What's your favourite place in London?
It's got to be Covent Garden, Holborn. There's loads to do around that area and just walking around you're likely to find something unexpected. Also, it's walking distance to the Southbank and just a bus ride from New Cross.
How would your friends describe you?
I actually asked a friend and and got 'you're very cultured'. Also very easy to talk to and friendly.
What's the best thing about studying at Goldsmiths?
I love the diversity of the student body.
What will make you scream?
Not a lot. I'm really easy going.
Who would you most like to get stuck in a lift with?
No one will know who this is but it would probably be Oliver Mtukudzi. He's a legendary Zimbabwean musician.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Made In Chelsea...I have no shame! That show has put me onto some of my favourite bands. It has the BEST soundtrack!
What subject will always get you in a rant?
African politics.
Joanna Glogaza
Joanna is studying for her MA Photography & Urban Cultures, she's from Poland and has been blogging since early 2008. Her blog 'Styledigger' is dedicated to fashion and has received widespread media attention.
What's your favourite place in London?
Greenwich Park! It's a perfect picnic spot and a great place to relax when overwhelmed by fast city life. Plus the view is absolutely amazing.
How would your friends describe you?
They'd probably say that I ask way too many questions, often have quite unusual ideas (well, they'd probably use the word "odd") and that I see things a bit differently than most people do (especially when it comes to maps).
What's the best thing about studying at Goldsmiths?
People! I've met so many open-minded and passionate friends here. I truly appreciate it and really enjoy the time I spend with my classmates. Next week we're going for a short photo-trip to Marseille and I'm really looking forward to it. Among a lot of other things, I also love the well equipped, constantly open library.
What will make you scream?
A pigeon. Or a vision of spending a whole day in a shopping mall.
Who would you most like to get stuck in a lift with?
Jim Henson.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Singing Brandy & Monica's quite ridiculous song "The Boy is Mine" from 1998 in the shower.
What subject will always get you in a rant?
Fast fashion. I'm a big fan of slow, sustainable approach and chain shop's unethical practicies always put me into rant mode.
Heather Pennington
Heather is studying for her MA Performance and Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. She's American and this is her second year living in London.
What's your favourite place in London?
So far, my favourite place is the middle of Waterloo Bridge, especially standing there at night and looking at all the lights of London. I also really, really like Borough Market.
How would your friends describe you?
Probably as quirky, driven, creative, and smart.
What's the best thing about studying at Goldsmiths?
I'm really intellectually stimulated by the interdisciplinary nature of the MA Performance and Culture that Goldsmiths offers, and I've met some great professors.
What will make you scream?
Gender inequality, as well as people knowingly and willfully damaging the environment. Also, bad beer.
Who would you most like to get stuck in a lift with?
Right now, I've gotta say my boyfriend because he just flew back to Los Angeles and I miss him. But a more interesting answer would be Tilda Swinton because I'd like to talk with her about acting, and she's hot.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Watching Star Trek on Netflix.
What subject will always get you in a rant?
Same subjects that make me scream.
Leon Eckert
Leon is in his first year of the BA Design programme. His blog is an everyday photo stream providing insight into his studies and the start of his life in London.
What's your favourite place in London?
Having only lived here for four months now, south London really stands out. To mention a particular place I recently found Bar Story in Peckham as the place to be. Drinking beer whilst sitting around the campfire and listening to the sound of the overground right above your head feels like freedom.
How would your friends describe you?
I turned out to be the mysterious one for many of my friends here. I think that’s because I always seem to be busy and really productive. Nobody knows I am actually quite lazy.
What's the best thing about studying at Goldsmiths?
The people. It is a bunch of interesting, friendly, funny and open-minded people, it amazes me every day. And I love New Cross.
What will make you scream?
Nothing, it’s just for fun, if I do so.
Who would you most like to get stuck in a lift with?
My future children’s mommy. Without knowing it’s her.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Cummin’ Up’s Coco Jerk at New Cross Gate. It’s too good when there are people waiting to be served while the working lady is downstairs, shouting her shop’s name over and over again.
What subject will always get you in a rant?
I notice I am thinking about this question too long, that’s not good, I am obviously too peaceful. But in fact aggressiveness and destruction really get me in a rant, at least, if it is not for a really good reason.
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