First 10 questions



1. I did not initially choose A level media however I am not disappointed as I would like to try something out of my comfort zone.

2. I did not take GSCE media.

3. I hope to achieve a B in media.

4. I would like to study criminology and psychology in University as I want to be a criminal psychologist.

5. I’m not sure

6. My main source is TikTok

7.I’m not sure 

8. The last filmed i watched was “hangover II”

9. My favourite TV series is pretty little liars

10. I spend 7 hours on my phone which i think is too much because i should spend some of those hours studying 

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