10 questions

 1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies?

i am very interested in the film and music industry and the different aspects of social media. At my old school the didn't offer it either.

2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)?

unfortunately not as the didn't offer it there

4) What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media?

i am hoping for an A or an B

5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work?

i would really like it be an accountant. i enjoy maths and working with money. i also believe that it is a job that is suited for me.

6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2022 has been and why?

i believe the Queens passing has been the biggest media story so far as it has been broadcasted around the world. The queen is loved and known all around the world so her dead is the biggest story in the media so far.

7) What media sources do you use to find out about news and current affairs?

i mainly find out from social media (snapchat ,Instagram ,tiktok) as i use these apps quite frequently.

8) What was the last film you watched?

i watched White chicks the day before results day as it is one of my comfort movies and i was trying to get my mind off it as i was very nervous.

9) What is your favourite ever TV series?

The vampire diaries is my favourite series i watched it way before it became viral and have re-watched 7 times

10) How many hours do you spend online in an average day? Is this too little, too much or about right? Why? (If you have an iPhone you can use Screen Time to get an accurate figure of how much you use your phone).

my average says 9h 32m. i believe that is this an decent amount as personally i use my phone for nearly everything. 


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