Having gone through the otherworldly joys that are GCSEs (I’m hoping at least a couple of you would have maybe heard of those) last year, I have proudly begun the next phase of my higher education – Sixth Form. And as the first term of Year 12 comes to a festive halt, I wanted to relay the raw, the angsty and the honest first-hand experiences of what it’s like to be one of those elusive people lurking at the top of the STEAM tower.

As cliché as it may sound, I’ve never really considered myself a ‘city girl’. Before moving to London, I lived in very rural areas, giving me an intense appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. I love the (albeit romanticised and unrealistic) concept of ‘living off the land’ and have always been fascinated by the practical uses and applications of wild plants. Despite living in London, one of the most urban areas in Britain, I try to nurture this interest of mine, primarily through foraging.