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 1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies?

I chose A level media studies because I am interested in how industries and companies advertise their products or films in a specific way and the symbolism behind them.



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

No, I took enterprise, history, RE, sociology and the core subjects.



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

A high pass like an A or B.



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

I’m not sure but right now I'm interested in an apprenticeship.



6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2026 has been and why?

Getting a new PM because it can significantly impact our country.


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

News outlets such as daily mail because they come up on tiktok and are reliable.


8) What was the last film you watched?

The last film I watched was the Odyssey



9) What is your favourite ever TV series?

My favourite TV series is Dexter because it has a lot of suspense and the characters are interesting.


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). 


2 hours 6 minutes daily and weekly because I just got this phone so it’s not too high.

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