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  1. I chose A level media as I love to be able to infer because there is no limit.
  2. I didn't do GCSE media studies.

  4. I am unsure about my path after sixth form so that is why I study subjects that I enjoy/ find interesting.
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  6. I have an app on my phone which sends notifications about local new stories.
  7. The last film i watched was Venom.
  8. Skins is my favourite series.
  9. I spend around 3-5 hours on my phone; i know that this is way too much.

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