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Blog Basics- What is an Influencer Anyway?

Hello world! Welcome to my first blog post.  If you’re confused about what Generation #Z is really about- Generation #Z is a blog about blogs.  If you want to…

An Introduction to Fighting The Stigma

Who am I and what is Fighting The Stigma about?  Hello and welcome to Fighting The Stigma, a mental health awareness blog. My name is Hannah, I’m a…

Welcome to Complicationships!

Complicationships: From POF, to eHarmony to Tinder, you can rest assured that there’s a dating app or website targeted specifically to your dating requirements! I’ve found myself in…

So, why did I become a vegetarian …

So who is the conscious student? I’m Katie, a university student at Bournemouth currently studying communication + media. I have been vegetarian now for around 10 years, I was…

Hello, and welcome to my blog on veganism!

Hello and welcome to my blog! Being a university student can often mean cheap junk food, supernoodles and ready meals. But how does this work when you’re a…

Materialistic World

‘Living in a material world, cause I am a material girl’ – We have all sung these famous Madonna lyrics at one stage or another, now it is…

How much time do you spend on Social Media?

Did you know you can see how much time you spend on social media on your phone? If you have an iPhone, there’s a clever trick to see…

What is Clean Eating?

HOW DID IT BEGIN? In the past, researching into which foods you should and shouldn’t be eating would have involved reading a book written by a qualified dietician…

Just another pretty ‘#Basic’ blog…

What is this year’s #BasicStarterPack?! *Warning! Offensive language may occur* In this generation, everyone is involved with what goes on in the media as the majority of our…

Refugees in media: provoking the readership.

Refugees in media shown as statistics. The way that journalists report about refugees in media can shape the thoughts of the readership. Channels such as the BBC and ITV…

Is Social Media Causing Eating Disorders?

Is social media causing Eating Disorders? A question that definitely can’t and shouldn’t be answered simply. There are so many factors that should be taken into account when…

Digital Identity Vs Reality: Addiction To Perfection

In the world of social media perception is everything, we all have an ‘ideal-self’. Am I right in thinking that we all want and try to be a…

Manipulated Viewing: What does this video look like to you?

“The use of travelling is to regulate the imagination with reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, see them as they are”   – SAMUEL JOHNSON  …

Social Network? More like ‘Social Stresswork’…

In the age of technology and easy accessibility to the online world, it’s hardly surprising we’re becoming addicted to being online. The ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ (FOMO) and…

Living though a phone screen

Living through a phone screen is being seen as a normal behaviour amongst most youngsters nowadays. It has been identified as a condition in which being addiction to a phone can…

Keeping up with the Spotlight

Wardrobe malfunctions. No makeup. Food spills. Food fails. Even those dreaded food “babies” . These are all majorly important, dramatic, newsworthy stories right? (If you’re reading this and…

Who are we?

  Hello world, Leafy Dreams is a blog written by myself, Ella. I am a curly haired coffee drinker studying a Communication and Media degree at Bournemouth university….

Welcome to my first blog

Howdy howdy howdy! I’d like to welcome you all to my first blog post about the Implications of Social Media Apps aka Planet of the Apps. It’s a…

THE DEATH OF REAL LIFE INTERACTION

We’ve all done it- we meet up with our friends, our family, or we even go to a lecture (you know, that place where we’re supposed to learn),…

Social Media Addiction and Smartphones

Since the release of advanced smartphones, they seem to have gained worldwide popularity. But has this so called ‘smartphone craze‘ fueled a social media addiction? This blog will…

How technology changes the way we get the news

Technology made large populations possible; large populations now make technology indispensable. – Joseph Krutz (writer)

Addicted to your faceshape.

Do you love snapchat? Selfies have become a complete frenzy with people uploading them on a regular occurence. I for one can admit that I’m guilty of this…

Positive quotes to get you through the day

Hello everyone. Today I thought I would write a little post today with some little positive quotes about body image. We all have days where we feel a…

Are you an Average User of Technology? Cast your Vote!

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Post #3: Trolling

One in four teenagers has suffered from online abuse in the past year. The impact can be extreme: it’s time to face the facts about internet trolling. So,…

Its that Time Of the Month again: #TAMPONGIRL

Remember #TamponGirl?! Before I begin, a bloody disclaimer… WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT MAY VARY Here’s the link to the full video: Girl sucking her own tampon! But why do such…

DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

With the rise of social media, the way people have come to interact with others has dramatically shifted. All contacts, friends and family are at reach with a…

Celebrities who have embraced the natural look

Hello Everyone, Today I wanted to talk about how important it is for celebrities to set a good example for their fans about body image when on the…

Make Up Boys of Instagram.

With the rise of Instagram, we have also seen a rise in male beauty and makeup gurus, who create masterpieces on their own faces.  Bretman Rock, James Charles Dickinson…

Usage Breakdown; The Time we Spend using Technology (BACOM)

SO TECHNOLOGY IS EVERYWHERE, WE USE IT ALL THE TIME. BUT HOW LONG DO WE SPEND USING TECHNOLOGY? OFCOM Study A study by Ofcom in August 2014 [1] found that on average we spend…

No more Gender Pay Gap- Pay Me Right!

Pay Wo-Men Equal Wages! The genders receiving unequal pay is a thing of the past – or at least you’d think it would be! In this sense, society…

This isn’t something that can be concealed…

Make up styles and fashion trends have always been something that’s at the forefront of the media. The yearly Fashion Weeks from New York to London. The variety…

4 Simple Steps to Protect Your Computer from Hackers

Connecting your computer to the internet is like leaving your house unlocked- eventually someone will wander in and empty your jewellery box. You wouldn’t leave your house at…

Intro

This blog refers to the social issue of LGBTQ+ rights and equality. This is a widespread issue across the world, and many countries have different laws in regard…

The Shame Game – What is it All About?

We shame on those who are fat, yet we shame on those who are thin. If you aren’t model potential you are beauty shamed or flawed. Anyone that…

10 Signs you’re Addicted to Social Media

In this age of tech and easy accessibility to the online world, it’s hardly surprising we’re becoming addicted to the online version of our life. With everything from ‘peak…

Celeste Barber: Recreating Celebrity Instagram Photos

You’ve probably seen one of Celeste Barber’s photos even if you haven’t heard of her. The Australian Mum and comedian has been recreating celebrity Instagram photos since January…

Are you a Victim of Cyberbullying?

Are you trapped behind your computer screen? Do you feel like you have lost everyone around you? Are you afraid to ask for help? Do you ever wonder…

Are Women More Active On Social Media Than Men?

WHO’S MORE ACTIVE ON THE INTERNET? Here’s a quick question: if you are socially active online, is it mainly women or men that you see update their status…

Online gaming and Sexual Harassment

 “Oh you are a woman and you play video games? The guys must love that.” We all unconsciously use subtle forms of sexism everyday and more often than…