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ummer is finally here! Let’s hope the warm weather and blue skies are here to stay. Sunshine means musical festival time, so we take a look at all the coolest festivals, which ones to go to and how to make the most of them. It’s important to be prepared and stay safe so you can have the most fun as possible – check out page 41. And talking of summer, what are your plans? We look at how to get a summer job as well as volunteering abroad.

Exam results are due soon, and we’re almost as nervous as you are. But don’t worry, whatever you get. Check out our guide to managing your results like a pro on page 27.

As usual we have a diverse selection of apprenticeships to think about – seriously, if we had known about all these career pathways when we were young, maybe we would be doing something totally different. We chat to an RAF apprentice about cyber security and travel on page 14, learn that being an accountant will get you some serious respect (and dollar) on page 17, and look at the importance of STEM on page 11. But it’s not just science jobs out there: we also look at what you can do with an arts or humanities degree, as well as how to get a job in the media.

We also speak to some huge celebrities like our cover star James Bay. You may have noticed that he's had a haircut - find out what else is new on page 8. We also have a chat with lead singer of CHVRCHES, Lauren Mayberry on page 46 and Nina Nesbitt on page 25 ahead of their gigs at TRNSMT. We can't wait to see them on stage in July!

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Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned festival goer, here’s our guide to the UK’s best festivals and how to

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Imposter syndrome is when you feel you’re not good enough – but trust us, you definitely are.

14 Are you ready to serve your country?

If you’re interested in joining the RAF, you can look forward to training, adventure and even golden hellos.

17 Is an ACCA apprenticeship for you?

Apprenticeships are a great way to earn and learn. Did you know that you can do an apprenticeship in accountancy?

22 Breaking into the media

We chat to radio star Chris Stark about how to get a job in the media, the importance of work experience and how to make an impact.

30 Getting the dolla over summer

Your summer vacay is the perfect time to make some cash with a part-time job.

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11 The importance of STEM

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the future. We look at the different pathways to landing your dream career.

19 Mickey mouse degrees

We take a look at arts and humanity degrees and see if they’re really worth it in the long run.

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The anticipation in the lead up to getting your results is intense, but don’t worry. Help is on hand no matter what results you get – there’s plenty of options.

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Brexit and austerity has really affected the future finances of young people in the UK – is it all about to change?

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Newly engaged Ed is coming to Scotland this summer for what is sure to be an epic singalong to all of his top hits. In true British style, he’s bringing a mate along in the form of support act Anne-Marie.

Grab your tickets fast!

Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are back in Jurassic Park.

This time round the island’s dormant volcano comes to life, leaving Owen and Claire no choice but to try and rescue the remaining dinosaurs from the extinction-level threat of an eruption.

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Demi Lovato is headlining Glasgow for the first time ever on her Tell Me You Love Me world tour. We hear she’ll be bringing her piano, a full choir and even a bed with her, but unfortunately no Camp Rock classics.

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Are you ready for some rare Scottish summer sun? Little Mix is! The gang is taking their top hits outdoors in Aberdeen this summer so be sure to get your hair ready, make sure your wings are in place and maybe take an umbrella, just in case.

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Our favourite tiny superhero is back and still balancing being a father and saving the world, like most dads. This time, Ant Man is tasked with an urgent new mission which sees him fighting alongside the Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.

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Calling all aspiring actors! The National Theatre of Scotland’s vibrant biennial festival for 16-25-year-olds returns to support all young theatre fans create the next generation of theatre.

The groups are from Chicago, Malta and the rest from the UK.

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It’s nearly time for the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival to return to the capital bringing entertainment from around the world. With everything from live podcasts to opera to street performers, there’s something for everyone and literally thousands of opportunities to experience it.

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The show will feature hits from all nine of her albums and plenty of sparkle.

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JAMES BAY e to James Bay than model good Smooth vocals and quick-witted charm, there’s mor ht up with James over a glass of looks and chart-topping music. Lorne Gillies caug itions, and glitter Pink Lemonade to discuss his second album, amb

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ell me you enjoyed it when you brought it up – tell me it was worth it,” laughs James Bay when I mention the elephant in the room… His new leather jacket. The statement locks and fedora that became synonymous with the chiselled jawed chap from Hertfordshire have gone. Instead, a slick, short-haired James Bay is amongst us, beckoning in a thrilling new musical style that will leave fans begging for more.

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HE’S GOT THE LOOK The buzz surrounding Bay’s second release, Electric Light was just that: electric. One of the hottest musicians on offer at present, there’s a wonderful mind working behind the tunes. Everything has a cause and effect with Bay – all the way down to his hairstyle.

“It was entirely conscious and intentional. When I started making the new music, I sat back halfway through and I realised it was different. It was evolving and changing. I’m not the same as I was before and I don’t want to do this new evolution with the same look,” he explains.

“That original look sort of came with the first album, and that was all intentional.

When it came to it, I stopped touring and I parked that version and here I am carrying on – just looking a bit different.”

Well, if it works for Gaga it’s sure to work for Bay. While he may be stepping back from the solo guitarist emulating old school blues and rock mixed together with a unique flare, Bay never came across as another wannabe looking to make it. Today there’s a synth-pop singer sitting in front of us who has worked hard – really hard – to get Electric Light to a level that he’s happy to release.

DETERMINATION Bay explains: “In terms of making it, it wasn’t easy. I was working through the

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night sometimes, but it was ever growing, consistent, and perpetual: the cogs kept turning. The one nice thing I can say was that I never jarred to a halt, stuck and not knowing which way to go next… It was not a smooth ride, but it was constantly exciting and always fun – that’s important, you can only hope that’s the way it goes.

I’m proud to say that I managed to keep it like that for the duration of its creation.”

Listening to the single Pink Lemonade, there’s a distinct feel of The Strokes: raw, scratchy guitar plucks, yet slick and encompassing pop. Wild Love or Us are equally distinctive in their own right, building up to powerful crescendos. The musical development is clear as is Bay’s work as a songwriter.

This is not a hashed-out release, each track is detailed, revealing its own story; and the determination is tangible.

Similarly, his latest performances come a full 360 degrees from the lone guitarist singing the blues. Reincarnated and remodelled, Bay oozes confidence without a hint of arrogance when on stage. You could transport Bay back to a stage in a glittering club as Jarvis Cocker from Pulp (ask your mum) and he would still be dripping with raw natural talent.

I wonder: did he take influences from the greats to see where he could take his sound?

“I went to those kinds of places because I knew the music, but I hadn’t really dug into those corners of the scene. It was less Cocker and more a Strokes thing, or Blondie. I’m not talking about appearance necessarily. Musically, it was those kinds of angles and guitar sounds that I loved that clashed up against a Prince influence, music that was more a synth sort of sounds, a bit glossier,” he says. Mixing old with the new is a concept that can sometimes fall flat on its face, but Bay has succeeded with tremendous grandeur.

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ON THE MAINSTAGE It takes a certain performer to be third from the top at a festival having only released a second album a few weeks prior. That’s James Bay for you. Rubbing shoulders with Stereophonics and The Script, Bay can’t contain his enthusiasm about coming to Scotland and performing his new songs. There’s nothing more encouraging than playing a new album track before a crowd and watching faces beam with joy recognising the songs, according to Bay. “I’m preparing in every way that I can: it’s a big stage. More than anything it’s all the nuts and bolts of the set list, but also how I get up there and tackle such an incredible crowd – it’s Glasgow!” he enthuses. “It’s mostly me preparing myself for the traditional rowdy, wild Glasgow crowd. I spend enough time getting excited, but not enough time strategically preparing for how I’m going to get it all sorted.”

Wrapping up our conversation, I return to his alternative new look. It’s reminiscent of Bowie with glitter and sequins, was this yet another conscious decision? “That was one of my creative concepts: glitter and disco-esqueness.

That’s been the leading creative thinking. I try and strike a balance between not just turning up in glitter – at least not yet,” Bay laughs to himself. On a more serious note he adds: “I do try to be something a bit different. Remind people that it’s me, but to still spice it up so it’s not always the same old thing.”

James Bay is funny, charming, and a talented guitarist with a huge following.

And most importantly, he has released a second album that showcases what he excels at: writing a good pop song. Electric Light is a new direction for Bay and he’s enjoying every minute of it, even without the hat and hair.

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“I do try to be something a bit different.

Remind people that it’s me, but to still spice it up so it’s not always the same old thing”

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The SKY’S the limit with an actuarial apprenticeship.

If you’re a fan of maths, why not make an exciting career of it?

An actuarial apprenticeship could see you working in the fast paced worlds of banking, environmental science, insurance, or Big Data. If you can’t wait to hit the career heights, visit actuaries.org.uk/become-actuary

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f you’re studying a STEM subject at college or university, have you thought about becoming a STEM ambassador? It’s a fun, voluntary role that involves spreading enthusiasm and sharing experiences to encourage and inspire young people to progress further in STEM subjects.

Through a range of activities, including presentations, mentoring and careers talks, STEM ambassadors play an essential role in inspiring the next generation with the world of STEM subjects and careers. Support isn’t just limited to the classroom: STEM ambassadors can support clubs, employers, or youth and community groups.

STEM ambassador Kevin Dunsmuir, 20, is studying applied science at West College of Scotland. He aims to progress to studying chemical engineering once he has completed his HNC. Although the programme requires only one volunteering activity per year Kevin happily contributed to more than this.

“Your responsibilities as a STEM ambassador are to impart the knowledge and skills that you have to young people and to get them interested in the sciences, engineering and mathematics. You also show how these subjects can be useful in the world and how

you can use these to help you get the job you want,” he says.

While Kevin is still a relatively fresh STEM ambassador he appreciates this opportunity has already boosted his confidence and presentation skills. He has had the chance to guide young people through experiments, explain the science concepts involved and discuss how to work safely in a laboratory environment.

“Involvement in the programme has taught me that overall, children are very enthusiastic about science,” says Kevin. The role of an ambassador is to build on enthusiasm and share both personal experiences as well as offering advice on the range of study and job opportunities that are both currently available and also the skills required for the jobs of the future, many of which don’t yet exist.

“I would urge people to get involved in the STEM ambassador programme as it’s a wonderful opportunity to work with young people and to pass on advice and knowledge,” says Kevin. He also cites meeting like-minded people, networking and learning about all the different pathways into science careers as reasons to become a STEM ambassador. Why not sign up today?

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There are many pathways in STEM – you don’t need to go to university. If you’re interested in a STEM career, why not think about an apprenticeship?

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t’s a very sharp learning curve,” – and he’s working full-time on a variety says Euan MacLean who started of projects including site visits to nuclear the technical apprenticeship power stations. scheme at Doosan Babcock supported by Euan advises school leavers research Glasgow Clyde College in 2015. “From day what each apprenticeship offers and speak one, it’s been very full on. The first day we to someone doing the apprenticeship. “A lot showed up, we started welding. The design of companies offer more than the baseline,” of the course is very varied. Sometimes it’s he says. advanced office work, then it’s site visits.”

“It’s a big ask for apprentices,” says Euan hadn’t initially realised there Campbell Forest, Euan’s line manager. was an apprenticeship scheme “We sell it as ‘earn while you for students interested learn’, and it’s hard work, but in STEM subjects like Doosan Babcock they all ace their exams.” a fledgling engineer.

Graduates, explained looks for people “I’d intended to go to Campbell, sometimes have keen to listen and university,” he says. “I the expectation of being applied to four universities promoted after a year, with learn – and with a for engineering and was no practical knowledge Higher in Maths rejected. Although I didn’t or experience. “We just realise it at the time, it was recently started taking on the best thing to happen to apprenticeships again,” says me. I don’t want to downplay the Campbell, who was an apprentice university experience, but at uni you in the 80s. “We can mould them. We would study for four years and then do a recognise that we have to invest in younger graduate scheme for two years. When you people and apprentices tend to stay longer compare what you can do with those six than graduates. They’re more committed. years in an apprenticeship…”

We look for high calibre apprentices and Euan completed a HNC and SVQ level put them through a rigorous process. They 2 in his first year of his apprenticeship at complete an HNC in their first year of Glasgow Clyde College, which provided apprenticeship. All our candidates ace it.” a mixture of both practical skills and The CEO of Doosan Babcock started as an theoretical knowledge. Doosan Babcock is apprentice. “It allows apprentices to see currently sponsoring his Open University where they can go,” says Campbell. degree foundation course in engineering Alistair Rodgers, head of engineering at

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Glasgow Clyde College says: “Working with organisations such as Doosan Babcock provides us with high calibre apprentices like Euan. He has excelled in all areas of his apprenticeship, and has received numerous awards including the Incorporation of Hammermen as well as The Welding Institute.” The support Euan has received from the college has been immense.

Next year, Glasgow Clyde College and its numerous employer partners are recruiting more than 60 new engineering apprentices – that will increase the number of apprentices at the college to over 250.

FIND OUT MORE For more information on STEM apprenticeships, check out www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk

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SERVE YOUR COUNTRY?

Joining the Armed Forces is hugely challenging, but it can also be rewarding. We talk to an RAF apprentice to find out what it’s like

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ou might be familiar with Royal Air Force air shows – but there’s a lot more to the RAF. Today’s modern RAF is the UK’s aerial peacekeeping and fighting force: it enforces international law overseas, defends UK airspace as well as providing emergency search and rescue missions. Sound exciting?

“I joined the air cadets whilst at secondary school and turned my interest towards gliding and aviation,” says Steven, a senior aircraftman who is a cyberspace communications specialist in the RAF. While he had no family background in the Armed Forces, the RAF was prominent in the area he grew up in and he thought it would be a good career choice.

While the RAF trains you to be the best of the best, it only lets the top people in, and then there’s rigorous training. There are tough assessments, both physical and mental to get into the RAF. It’s not an easy ride.

“Most of my worries came from not fully knowing what I was getting into, new places, new faces and having to adapt the way I live on a day to day basis,” says Steven, who adds passing his assessments was one of the highlights of his RAF career. “Through training you soon realise everyone feels very much the same. Initial training will put you through stressful situations, but only so you can prove you can deal with them.”

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Education and learning is a big part of the RAF and cadets get training in military and civilian programmes and even subjects that aren’t specific to their job.

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In Steven’s specialist trade training, he learned about a variety of different subjects that he had no previous experience in, including understanding basic computer components and functions, computing networks and configurations, radio and RADAR, soldering, design and other crafting skills.

Adapting to life in the RAF wasn’t as hard as it may seem. “While initially there seems to be quite a steep transition into military life throughout training, once you have settled into your first posting it really isn’t so intimidating,” says Steven. “I feel that I adapted quite well and soon got used to the day-to-day differences with uniform, ranks and new base location.

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off station in my spare time, as well as travel home regularly and see my family,” says Steven. “Doing physical activities in work time also helps the work life balance favourably.”

BENEFITS

If you want a career that takes you places, then choose the RAF. Steven has travelled to California, Romania, Estonia and the Falklands, and is due to travel to Florida on his next course. “The opportunities for travel often allow the chance to check out and enjoy the local area which is exciting,” says Steven, who particularly loved his time in Romania.

It’s not just travel – sport is an integral part of the RAF and its service men and women take part in lots of sporting events

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The RAF is celebrating its 100th birthday and there’s no better time to join and start your extraordinary career. There are a few ways to get into the RAF, and one option is to do an apprenticeship.

The RAF apprenticeship pay is £14,931, which is almost twice the minimum pay for civilian apprenticeships. Not only that, the RAF is an apprenticeships top 100 employer and was recently awarded Apprenticeship Macro Employer of the Year 2017. The teaching was rated outstanding by Ofsted, and there are over 20 roles to choose from including cyberspace communication specialist (like Steven), chef, RAF regiment gunner, catering and hospitality specialist and human resources.

You learn civilian qualifications and are guaranteed a RAF job at the end of your apprenticeship; some such as cyberspace communications specialist and intelligence analyst (linguist) even offer Golden Hellos of £5,000 and £18,000 respectively on completion of training.

at every level, including the Olympics.

The camaraderie is also a huge draw.

Although working in the Armed Forces is a high-pressure job with a lot of responsibility, it’s also hugely rewarding and fun. “I enjoy the sense of humour adopted by most people I work with,” says Steven “No matter what the job is for that day whether it’s repetitive or requires hard work and focus, most people find a way to have a laugh while getting the job done.”

Diversity is also important to the RAF: it recently won three categories in the 2017 Women in Defence awards, including Woman of the Year.

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THE ARMED FORCES If you’re interested in serving your country there are plenty of options for you to consider

BRITISH ARMY

You can join the British Army as a soldier, an officer or a reserve (reserves give only 27 days a year to the army).

Challenge. Training. Responsibility.

Adventure. Travel. There are lots of reasons to join the army at whatever level suits you. Officers train and command fleets on operations and also humanitarian efforts, and soldiers go on deployment all over the world. www.army.mod.uk

Legendary, and deservedly so, the Royal Marines are next level. The marines are an elite force who take on the most extreme and dangerous missions all over the world. It’s for people who can push past their physical and mental limits – it’s extremely difficult to join. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ royalmarines

ROYAL NAVY

Find out about life at sea with the navy. There are five branches in the navy, and nine naval service branches, so there are plenty of jobs to choose from, including a medical officer in a submarine or an air engineer technician, who maintains Lynx helicopters. www.royalnavy.mod.uk

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Gain industry experience, earn a salary and get qualified.

Amazing opportunities for career progression and the flexibility to pursue a career in any sector.

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Is an ACCA apprenticeship for you?

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hen you finish school, it’s time to think about the important decisions you need to make about your next steps. There might be lots of questions running through your head about what you want to do when you leave school, if you should go to university or college and what kind of career you want. But did you know that if you want a successful and rewarding career in finance, you don’t necessarily need to go to university?

APPRENTICESHIP If you want to earn and learn at the same time, an apprenticeship is a great option.

An apprenticeship is a formal workplace training programme where you study and learn alongside doing your daily job.

A recent report by the Sutton Trust, an education charity that focuses on improving social mobility, showed that high-quality apprenticeships lead to lifetime earnings comparable with those achieved by graduates. And that’s without the student debt. Hurrah!

During the apprenticeship, you gain skills and experience earlier than your peers at university. You get to make an immediate impact in your job and demonstrate the value you bring to an employer. And most importantly, you also earn money and avoid building up student debt.

As an apprentice, you earn a wage, experience and a recognised and valuable professional award.

ACCOUNTANCY If you’re interested in accounting, an ACCA apprentice might be for you: accountancy

could be your route to working at the top of an organisation. As well as a challenging and rewarding job, a career in finance offers opportunity and excellent financial reward.

Finance professionals play an important role in every organisation across all the industries you can think of – you might end up working in a tech start-up or in a hospital as all businesses need accountants.

Working in a role which contributes to the success of an organisation will make you a respected business professional.

APPLICATION There are opportunities to start an ACCA accounting apprenticeship throughout Scotland in a variety of industries, including big name employers. Getting accepted for an apprenticeship can be a challenge as it’s a competitive field: you’re applying to get a real job and employers will be looking for bright, committed individuals who are going to work hard and add to the success of their

business.

Aside from an interest in accounting and financial management, employers look for good numeracy skills as while accountancy isn’t purely about numbers, but it’s a big part of the job. Good interpersonal and team skills are vital too, as you’re likely to be part of a team. Taking instruction, performing assigned tasks and contributing to a group are also important.

Also crucial is attention to detail, integrity and honesty: accountancy is all about using financial expertise to influence significant decisions, many of them about money, so you have to be trustworthy. So if that sounds like you, what are you waiting for?

FIND OUT MORE An accounting apprenticeship is the start of your career journey. ACCA members are some of the most highly sought-after finance professionals in the world. Visit www.accaglobal.com/apprentice for more details. @SourceMag

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MICKEY MOUSE DEGREES

Are humanities and art degrees worth the student loan? Laura Hamilton studies the question

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hat do you want to be when you grow up? How many times are you asked that throughout your life and expected to have a solid answer, as if life isn’t constantly in flux. It’s an anxiety-inducing question, especially for people who haven’t figured it all out yet.

Maybe your answer to this unoriginal question has changed from astronaut to accountant through the years. Of course, if you really want to be an accountant, that’s fine: numbers appeal to lots of people.

While it’s smart to see where the gaps

in the market are and learn the requisite skills, what if you dream of becoming an artist or are really interested in learning about Vikings, where does that leave you?

Are humanities and art degrees worthless?

CASH IS KING

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graduates with unpaid internships as your time isn’t as valued as if you were working for a financial services company.

Taking out a big student loan to slog away for four years to work for minimum wage isn’t anyone’s ideal situation, but that’s not always how the cookie crumbles.

Here’s the thing: if you’re really interested in your arts degree, then you’re invested emotionally in it and will work harder for it than something you’re only doing because it’s what you feel you should do. You’ll do work placements in the creative sector you’re interested in.

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JOB FOR LIFE

It’s not a choice between pursuing your passion and choosing a more stable career: that’s a total oversimplification.

The world is changing faster than ever.

Do you love social media? You could end up running social media campaigns for your fave brands – and the technology didn’t even exist ten years ago.

But parents and teachers are concerned for your future, and don’t want to hear about how your Snapchat obsession will bring in the big bucks when you graduate. Things do look precarious: we’re on the brink of Brexit and living in an age of austerity, but that doesn’t mean that studying fine art because you want to be Frida Kahlo should be nixed.

“An art degree is quite an academic subject, especially at honours,” says Joyce Cartwright, assistant director of curriculum and quality at Moray College, who is keen to dispel the myth that a degree in fine arts is simply a passion project. “A lot of our students are unsure of where they are going to go after university,” she says, but that’s very normal. You don’t have to choose right

Parents and teachers are concerned for your future, and don’t want to hear about how your Snapchat obsession will bring in the big bucks when you graduate away and it’s good to be flexible.

Many art students end up in galleries and museums as you would expect, and graphic designers are involved in promotional material and marketing. You might end up as creative director for your fave fashion house – seriously.

Involvement with the arts community is becoming increasingly popular for art grads. Teaching basic art skills to children or adults with learning problems, or who have suffered a trauma is called art therapy and can be just as rewarding as working on your own art.

“As art is such a wide ranging subject, there are a lot of career opportunities,” says Joyce. “We just did a project with

NHS Grampian: taking art into hospitals, community centres and schools is really important,” she says, noting that one graduate went on to work with special needs adults and children.

There are a lot of career choices out there for arts that may not be obvious to everyone. While becoming an artist might be the dream, Joyce points out that having a part-time job is the reality and all the teachers at Moray College are practicing artists. And in fact, this is true across a lot of industries – millennials have a couple of jobs often in totally different lines of work, and three side hustles to boot.

GET HUSTLIN’

It doesn’t really matter what you choose for your degree: it’s all about the experience you get. Sadly, not many of us get handed anything on a plate, so you gotta go out there and grab the bull by the horns. If you want to be a writer, join your student rag, pitch to your favourite newspapers and magazines, and ask for work experience. If you’re interested in becoming a book publisher, join Scottish Young Publishers. If you want to become an artist or designer, show off what you can do on social media and start creating a buzz about your talents.

As for me, I studied English at university, and I’ve not done too badly.

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BREINTAOKTHIENG MEDIA deal like Ron If you want to be kind of a big on being the Burgundy, have your sights set fashion in New next Miranda Priestly, editing me-time slot on York (dah-ling) or getting a pri ermination will BBC Radio 1: hard work and det media doesn’t see you right. Getting into the have to be a pipe dream

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he media life can sometimes look like a job only a select few can make successful. In the ever-changing political climate we find ourselves in, it could look like a career that is filled with job losses and dead-end prospects.

Enough negativity. Starting your career in broadcast radio, television or print (hello!) is easier than you think. All you need is the passion for your desired platform.

TIME IS MONEY

a media, journalism, or similar degree with no experience with a candidate who has worked their socks off to get all the work experience they can under their belt – there’s no contest.

Being confident enough to walk into an office and interview celebs on the first day, head out to get vox pops from people walking down the street, to having the newsworthy know-how to pitch unique and relevant content: that’s how you stand out in this industry.

Chris agrees, explaining that working in the media can send you sideways, as literally no one day is the same. Chris credits his time at Southampton University, where he pursued his love for radio by volunteering at student radio stations, with landing his dream job.

“I remember meeting the team at student radio and it seemed so professional. I loved that the station manager there was a very sincere and serious bloke. I met him and said I had some experience in hospital radio and explained that I really wanted to get into student radio,” he remembers. “I cringe when I listen back to my old shows, but I just wanted to make the very best show I could: it was just free and so fun.”

The experience he gained at student radio put Chris in good stead to progress.

“Radio is a very simple thing. The difference between student radio and Radio 1 isn’t that much. It’s me and Scott with a couple of microphones and producers in that studio and we make a national radio show every day. That’s not to say we don’t get some help from various other departments, but on a day by day basis it falls down to a very small team – it was the same at student radio,” adds Chris.

Working in the media is an exciting place to work. Getting the latest designer freebies, rubbing shoulders with big names, to watching your ideas be brought to life: working in the media does have its perks. It’s also an industry where people who are driven to succeed thrive because it’s not all glitter and black-tie events. It can be hard work.

Work experience is crucial no matter what platform appeals to you: running your own blog, joining the local paper or zine, pitching ideas and interviews to whoever will listen, getting your name out there as much as you possibly can. Work experience at some outlets might fall into the stereotypical role of making the tea and coffee, but embrace it. Everyone has to start somewhere; would you rather make chat to the editor of your favourite mag while bringing her a cuppa or never at all?

“I think work experience is vital. I think if you ask anyone that I work with about how you start out in presenting or production – or any job – the people that I know, who are the best at their jobs, are the ones that wanted to do that job,” says BBC Radio 1 presenter Chris UNIQUE Stark, you know, that hilarious guy you hear on Being creative and standing out with unrivalled Scott Mills every day. “It’s not so much a job as experience will see you in the right it is a hobby at times. You’re very lucky direction for your career. Regardless if you can turn something you love of qualification and placement so much into a job… I think it is Want knowledge, confidence in who so important that you do work to see your you are as a writer, presenter, experience because it shows a name in print? or working behind the much higher level of wanting to Hit us up with scenes is the key ingredient do something than doing it for article pitches to standing out in an area the money.” at editor@ where we can all be classed as Liam Payne of One Direction dcpublishing. journalists. fame gave a quick hello to Chris co.uk Chris explains that while work during our chat. Just another day experience is crucial, it’s important in the office! Unfortunately, there’s not to copy other people’s careers no X Factor for the media world and and find your own way. “A lot of people I that’s why we have to shine bright during see making mistakes see myself, Scott, or Greg work experience.

James and they try to emulate that; they think that’s the route. When all these places have GOLDEN TICKET already got that, you’ve got to be focusing on There are many university and college your audience, producing content or presenting placements available in today’s world for to that audience.” media and journalism careers. Even so, just If you love print, television or radio, or just because you got a degree or qualification from want to dip your toes in the water, breaking into a university doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed the media doesn’t need to be a brain buster. a job. Going on a course can arm you with the Here are the three steps to success: find your relevant expertise that your competitor might niche, learn through work experience, and not have; but it’s not a the golden ticket. showcase why you’re different from the rest.

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NINA NESBITT

MT this July. We caught up with She’s just finished her first American tour and is playing TRNS and her chippy order Nina Nesbitt to talk about her upcoming album, body positivity

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hat can fans expect from your upcoming album?

I’m just going to put the album out when it feels right. It tells a story: it starts off in quite a sad and dark place and it goes on a journey. My single Someone Special is the turning point. By the end of the album, you’ve found yourself again: it’s about personal growth and it’s quite an empowering album.

What festival are you most excited to play this summer?

TRNSMT. I always loved T in the Park, and it falls on my birthday weekend. It’ll be my first time playing there. I love rowdy crowds so playing Glasgow gigs are always my favourite. It gives you such a platform to reach new people, there’ll be people that haven’t heard of me before or might have heard one song and wanna check me out.

inspired, then I’ll write, but I’m just waiting for that to happen.

What do you always do when you’re home in Edinburgh?

Have a chippy: it’s not the same in London!

I’ll have a chippy, catch up with friends and that’s it really. Chips and cheese.

What’s your fashion staple?

I don’t go a day without my big hoops so definitely those.

I’m just like any other girl: we all have insecurities

What advice would you give girls who want to be in the music industry?

Now more than ever it’s really hard to build a fanbase and break through because so many people are doing it. Try find something that makes you stand out and try and imagine something in your head, then keep working at it every day until it comes to life.

Be strong about what you want and don’t be afraid to know what you want, know who you are before going in to it.

How do you stay body positive when the media are constantly talking about your weight?

I’m just like any other girl: we all have insecurities. I try not to think too much about it. I’m not a model at the end of the day, I make music. It’s weird being a girl in the industry, there’s a lot more focus on what you look like, especially with Instagram it’s like ‘oh is she pretty, is she curvy’. It’s a really weird world that we live in.

How do you balance being a producer, writer and singer?

I’ve not written a song this year, I’ve never been this busy before. I’m taking some time to live life, do promo, travel, tour and get

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I’m trusted to make real decisions that help our store succeed. If I really do well, I could even end up in management. That’s what I’m aiming for. aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprentices

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RESULTS DAY

Results day comes with a certificate in the post and a side of nerves and anxiety. There’s no need to worry though as everyone’s in the same boat and there’s life jackets to hand if plans change

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rom fourth years getting exam results for the very first time to the sixth years praying to meet their conditional offers, Tuesday 7 August 2018 is probably the most terrifying date in the calendar.

First of all: the hard part is already over. You’ve put in all the work, sat the exams, and you’re going to find out what the next step is. Pass, fail, or get exactly what you were hoping for, there are lots of options out there.

THE GRAND OPENING

There are many ways to receive your results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (or SQA to you and I).

Everyone will receive their certificate in the post. Similarly, candidates can choose to get results by text and/or email setting up a MySQA account.

There’s really no running away from getting your results.

MySQA allows you to check all your qualification information, personal details and is where to go to register for email and text message results.

Remembering to keep your contact details updated is important, too.

“Make sure to keep your home address, email and mobile number up to date. If any of these have changed recently, you need to tell your school, and update your information on your MySQA account. If we’ve still got your old phone number, email address, or home address then you won’t get your results! Numbers and addresses are important, and make sure to check your spam folder, just in case,” explains Jean Blair, operations director at SQA. Most schools will be open on results day and can help if you have any questions about results. But if you’re still

not sure, or you have questions about what’s on your results certificate, or why something is listed – or not listed – on your certificate, then SQA’s Results Helpline is also there to help.

Opening the envelope, hearing the ping of a text or logging into your email, after the big reveal you might have a lot of questions. No matter the letters sitting on your certificate, there is a road to action.

HELPING HAND

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“That first time getting your exam results can be confusing for young people and their parents as well. We’re there to help go over all the information you’ve got through the post that morning just to make sure you understand everything on the certificate,” explains Erin Bartley, a careers advisor with SDS. “We are also there to help with college and university options. If you’ve not met your conditions or if you’ve done better than expected, we can look at all the options available and look at the many questions you may have on the day.”

The SDS helpline opens at 8am until 8pm on both Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 August (and then again from nine to five until 15 August). No matter the outcome of results day, the main thing to remember is not to panic. Armed with this advice, you and the dedicated team working the Exam Results Helpline – who are all trained SDS advisers – can discuss where your results can take you.

“There’s always different routes into a career path”

NEXT STEPS

Erin says: “We can talk about what apprenticeships are available, we can help sift through vacancies. We can also help with university clearing courses, college clearing courses, and just make sure people have got a plan B, plan C, plan D. For those who did better than expected and want to change their options, we can speak about contacting universities and colleges to change courses to get what you want.”

Resitting exams, going to college or university, changing your course, starting an apprenticeship or simply going on a gap year: the options are endless. Clicking on to My World of Work, brought to you by SDS, there is a plethora of advice, guidance and reassurance no matter what path you want to go on – even if you just need a little extra support to know your decision is right for you.

For those who do get all their desired grades and have accepted a course at college or university it’s natural to feel a wave of uncertainty. Is this the direction you should be going in? Information on My World of Work or a chat with the Exam Results Helpline team will see you getting the support you need.

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“If you phone the helpline, we look at your own individual situation. There are always different routes into a career path.

If you maybe haven’t made university this time around, we can help you look at college or apprenticeship options so you do have something else to move into,” adds Erin. “That’s not always necessarily a bad thing because if you do well at college, for example, you can move into second year of university if you do well in your final year units. You’re not necessarily wasting any time taking that route and sometimes college might be a better first step for people.”

As daunting as it might seem, results day doesn’t need to leave you shaking with fear. Getting what you expected, to nice or unpleasant surprises there is guidance to help you get back on track – don’t forget, everyone has been in the same shoes at one point or another.

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GETTING THE DOLLA OVER SUMMER

lidays are (finally!) here. With Rejoice, because the summer ho y there is a world of opportunit oy: enj to s nth mo ee thr ost alm let do summer right, it could just waiting for you to tap into. If you cash eer – not to mention the extra you level up in your chosen car

INTERNSHIP If you’re gearing up to leave secondary school and venture into life outside the classroom, an internship could be the right route to take over summer.

Unfortunately, many internships are currently unpaid so you won’t actually get to save any money. Instead, you’ll work alongside industry professionals in a field that interests you.

Most professions and career routes offer internships. Even taking a week

out of your summer to intern will allow you to experience life in the fast lane, make contacts, and let you see what working in your desired field is really like. Who knows, you might start the summer wanting to be a lawyer and end it aiming for veterinary school.

Testing the water is always a good shout when it comes to choosing a career path. After all, sad fact coming your way, you’re going to spend most of your adult life in work so you best make it something you love to do.

VOLUNTEERING

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whole pool of work waiting for eager students to fill.

Having a part-time job over the summer is the whole package: earning money, learning valuable transferable skills, and there’s still time to enjoy the summer. When you head back to school some employers might keep you on for weekend work, ideal if you’re a savvy saver looking to top up the bank balance.

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There’s nothing more rewarding than giving back to those in need, from helping the local animal shelter or sitting chatting with residents in an old folks’ home. There’s plenty of volunteering opportunities: figure out what you care about and what you want to support.

If your sights are higher than the local charity shop, then volunteering abroad could be for you. Venture down the road less travelled with GVI (www.gvi. co.uk) who also provide volunteering opportunities for under 18 and conserve turtles in Greece; have an adventure and volunteer in Costa Rica; or embark on a construction project in Nepal.

The tan, a lifetime of memories, independence and experience is in the bag. Make sure you knock last summer out the park.

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You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference. With a team that are like family to you.

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WITH TEFL Do you fancy travelling and getting paid to do it? Teaching English abroad is a great way to get experience, travel the world and make some cash

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fter you complete a Teaching English as a Foreign Language qualification you can jet off to over 50 countries to teach English. With teaching jobs, internships and summer schools ranging from three to 12 months long, it’s a great way to spend your summer, or even take a gap year.

Tyler Hope is currently doing an internship in Vietnam. “The decision to quit my job with minimal savings and no clear plan was a terrifying one, and one which I questioned over and over again before making,” she says. “I can now say with complete confidence that it’s a decision I’ll be forever thankful for.”

Travelling to a new part of the world alone can seem terrifying, but it comes with plenty of benefits. “The trials and tribulations of the internship so far have been thrilling and enlightening in equal measure, and have helped me to become a much happier and more confident person than I’ve ever been before,” says Tyler.

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but TEFL Org UK requires you you endless places to explore and being paid while you work to complete one of their “Places allows you to do just that. online courses followed by which have Since arriving in Vietnam a weekend residential. been on my bucket The number of hours in January, Tyler has list for years are now you have to complete taken language lessons, just a bus ride away, taken part in Vietnamese depends on which there hasn’t been a traditions and travelled qualification you want. weekend so far where all across the country.

Different jobs require I haven’t ticked off different hours to apply, “Places which have been something and the more hours you on my bucket list for years new” are now just a bus ride away, have behind you, the more there hasn’t been a weekend places you can travel to. so far where I haven’t ticked off One thing about teaching English is something new,” she says. that each day is different – and it’s always exciting. “One lesson I may be teaching in One thing’s for sure, no matter where you travel with TEFL Org UK, you’ll come an overcrowded room with nothing more home ready to find where you want to than a blackboard, the next I may have a teach next. television, a computer, and an interactive whiteboard to hand,” says Tyler. “There was one time my lessons were cancelled Does teaching and travelling sound like the due to ‘harsh’ weather conditions: the perfect combination to you? How about if you temperature falling to just below 10 got to do both while getting paid? Yup, sounds degrees.” good to us, too. Teaching English abroad That might sound like a lot, but a fullsounds like a dream that can be your reality. time job abroad doesn’t mean all work To find out more visit www.tefl.org.uk no play. Being in a new country gives

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Let the MUSIC do the talking B

ased in Edinburgh, Heavy Sound is a project that works with young people who come from troubled backgrounds. Made up of a DJ who has performed in the party cities of Berlin and Amsterdam, and graphic designers and filmmakers nt: pme equi g rdin reco art state of the n Heavy Sound produces a safe have r thei nel for young people to chan ic. thoughts and emotions through mus

HELPING HAND of Alicia understands the importance vy Hea like ect proj a to ss having acce Sound as she was in care when she was young. She became involved s? with and volunteered for Who Care tion nisa orga y ntar volu a , land Scot g working with care experienced youn then was she e, people. From ther given the opportunity to join one of Heavy Sound’s projects. She soon became a regular fixture within the group.

“Volunteering is really important and music is such a strong force for young people – especially when they’ve grown up in such difficult t ways with difficult lives. I think wha isn’t ic mus that is is really apparent just something that you enjoy and you you love to do, it’s something that that – ugh thro self can express your can essentially heal you and help you process things,” explains Alicia. “I think I’m really passionate about that ’s because I’ve seen it firsthand. That to me for nt orta imp ly real it’s why s to volunteer because I’ve got the skill and le peop g youn with k be able to wor is.” it cial fi bene how know

LEARNING CURVE You don’t have to be dreaming of te: lights on the big stage to participa nity ortu opp an ides prov the project to learn a whole bag of new skills including creative writing, design, the learning a musical instrument - all g. ucin prod and g lmin fi way to “It might be a bit embarrassing at first and you might think you’re not going to like it even if you’re someone who is very musical… You don’t have t to to be musical, you just have to wan y man so are e ther k thin I participate. and nd Sou vy Hea ng joini to ts fi bene t so much can come from it – you migh of unt amo The self. your really surprise es interpersonal development that com ia. from it is massive,” adds Alic FUTURE Since joining Heavy Sound Alicia’s ambition has further sharpened.

Having just finished her second year at university, Alicia’s passion, volunteering experience, and education has come together to build a promising career for herself. She explains: “When I leave university, I want to go straight into being a community music practitioner either freelance or working for an organisation and have my own community music project as well.”

Participant, to volunteer, student and now aiming to turn her passion into a career, Alicia has come full to circle. Creativity is a thrilling road half is do you t wha go down and loving d coul too you ia, Alic Like the battle. turn your passion into a career with a little bit of determination and hard work.

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For some, music pulses through their veins, others can just appreciate a good tune. Music is a great way of self-expression for everyone. Alicia Santana has taken her passion for music and volunteering and started to build the foundations of her future

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E F I L R U O Y R O SAVING F fuel our ing too much avocado toast or lattes to buy to n dow put en oft are bles trou British millennials’ money t the case. A new study r parents’ age are blaming it on, it isn’ you ple peo at wh be ht mig this ile Wh Instagram feeds. . Yikes in the developed world behind Greece off st wor ond sec the are UK the in ls has found that millennia

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nfortunately, austerity means that people below 30 these days are nearly twice as worse off financially than their parents were at the same age. It’s getting harder to find a full-time job, there are less jobs going, and incomes are lower due to the pay squeeze, leaving no option but to work multiple part-time jobs and save every penny you can.

21-year-old Cameron Frew has just finished university, but has gone fulltime at his weekend job because he can’t afford to look for a job that involves his degree. “If you’re lucky enough to pursue your passions without having to work concurrently, then great. But I’m not in that boat,” he says. “I can’t afford to potentially hunt for jobs in my industry for months without something to fall back on – at this stage we’ve all got to look after ourselves, and if that means not immediately getting the job I want, then so be it.”

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deposit. Home ownership for millennials some are completely free – bonus! Apps now is almost half of what is was when like Toshl show you how much you’re your parents were this young. spending each month, where you’re “House prices are rising and we just spending it and how you can save. If have to adapt and make the most of the seeing your balance disappear is too scary situation,” says Alan Ironside, who is also a prospect, try an app like VoucherCodes.

21-years-old. He can’t see himself owning Find vouchers, discounts and deals to his own home in the future. “The big save money on the things you buy worry for me is landlords taking regularly and save the extra A advantage of you while renting. money you’d normally spend. millennial It’s a culture that needs to Whether you’re comfortable is someone change in the UK.” in a full-time job, still in school born after However, it’s not all bad. or you’re struggling to pay rent, 1981 Banks like Barclays have started one thing’s for sure, avocado to offer 100 per cent mortgages toast isn’t to blame for the (which means you don’t need a problems millennials are facing. deposit) to try and raise the number of young people buying their first home – which is great news. Maybe things are finally starting to turn around?

SAVING

A lower income means that saving can be difficult, whether it’s for a house deposit or just a Nandos. Raiding the old piggybank might seem like the only option, but there’s simpler ways to save.

Saving apps can be a great way to keep track of where your money is going and

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“If you’re lucky enough to solely pursue your passions without having to work concurrently, then great. But I’m not in that boat”

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A million miles from what you imagine Studying in the Northern Isles is a chance to experience a unique culture and live alongside some of the world’s oldest archaeological sites.

Between classes, access breath-taking natural landscapes and iconic wildlife, or take a break from revising to enjoy some of the award-winning local food and drink the islands have to offer.

Experience live music and island hospitality at traditional music festivals across Orkney and Shetland.

With regular sailings from Scrabster and Aberdeen, studying in the Northern Isles is just a sailing away.

Orkney and Shetland.

Closer than you think.

A celebration of Shetland’s Viking heritage, the Up Helly Aa fire festival in the town of Lerwick is the largest in Europe and takes place every January. Smaller fire festivals also take place throughout the islands between January and March.

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son. Whether it’s your first time sea al tiv fes ans me t tha and r me It’s officially sum e you go to the right festival for sur g kin ma r, goe al tiv fes ed son sea a or you’re er the t you can have fun. We’ve put togeth tha so t tan por im is e saf y sta and you ke sure disaster doesn’t strike ultimate festival survival guide to ma

INNER-CITY

Festivals that take place in a city are the perfect fit if you don’t want to travel far to see you favourite bands or camping isn’t your idea of fun.

TRNSMT

GLASGOW, 29 JUNE-1 JULY, 6-8 JULY

Glasgow’s very own festival is turning two and taking on a second weekend to celebrate. This year The Script, Liam Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys and The Killers are headlining.

If it’s your first festival you can get a one-day ticket, or if you’re a seasoned festival-goer why not treat yourself to two weekends of amazing music? Head to the King Tut’s stage to discover upand-coming artists, or grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks at the festival.

It’s pretty muddy, so keep that in mind!

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TRADITIONAL

For the traditional festival experience, we’re talking mud, camping and mainstream music, pick up a ticket for a well-known festival.

ISLAND

If you want a truly Scottish festival experience, and you don’t get seasick, grab your raincoat and wellies and head to an island festival.

If chart music isn’t your thing or you want a festival that has more to offer than music, an alternative festival is the place for you.

HEBCELT

ELECTRIC FIELDS

STORNOWAY, 18-21 JULY

Held on the Isle of Lewis, HebCelt isn’t your regular festival. The main stage is in the castle grounds overlooking the sea and there’s ceilidh after-parties every night. Deacon Blue and The Fratellis are headlining this year, but head along to Skipinnish, Blazin ‘Fiddles or Tide Lines to get the full Scottish experience.

HebCelt doesn’t have its own camping ground so remember to book your accommodation in advance. Booking your ferry early is also a must as they have limited spaces and will fill up fast.

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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, 30 AUG-1 SEPT

Electric Fields festival is about more than music: it’s an experience. The boutique festival is in the grounds of a stunning castle with a food village, an ale festival, a fairground and a spoken word programme. Even if the music isn’t the only thing that you are going for, the line-up isn’t to be missed.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Teenage Fanclub and The Horrors are all playing.

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READING

READING, 24-26 AUGUST

Reading festival has eight stages, a camping area and some of the biggest names in music. Kendrick Lamar, Dua Lipa and Kings of Leon are all playing the main stage over the course of the weekend. Grab your tent and some neon body paint.

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No one wants to get ripped off by a ticket tout or end up with a fake festival ticket, so make sure you’re buying them from the right places. Every festival site has a direct link to buy tickets and some even have a list of approved sites that you can buy tickets through. Avoid buying a ticket from someone else online unless you know them.

You don’t want to turn up and have your ticket scanned to find out you’re far from home and can’t get in.

Whether you’re just getting the bus into town, a train, a ferry or a combination, your travel going wrong before you even get to a festival can ruin your whole weekend. Make sure you know how to get to the festival and how much it will cost before you buy your ticket. You don’t want to end up spending more on travel there than you do to get in.

Remember to book in advance.

Festivals attract thousands of people and it’s likely everyone will be travelling on the same day, so

public transport will sell out fast. If a festival isn’t completely accessible by public transport it might have a coach service from the closest town, but you might need a ticket for this even if it’s free. Double check on the festival’s website and social media.

If you’re driving to the festival, check if they provide parking and if you need to pay for it. Parking may have to be booked with your ticket and there is always a limited number of spaces so make sure you do it as early as possible.

Volunteer:

Gear:

Volunteering at a festival can mean perks like free entry, reduced costs for food and private staff showers.

You can apply to volunteer through some festival websites or dedicated companies like Hotbox Events (www.hotboxevents.com). Your duties as a volunteer can range from helping carry festival-goers’ bags to their tents to helping ensure crowds are safe. If you decide to volunteer make sure you know what’s included in your ticket.

Arrive prepared:

Festivals can be expensive even after you’ve bought your ticket and arranged your travel. Food, showers and charging stations can all cost you. Take plenty of water and food, even if it’s just snacks. A can of dry shampoo and a pack of wet wipes are your best friend at a festival if there is a charge for showers. Don’t forget to take a portable charger, these can be reused countless times, are cheap to buy and you get to skip the charging station queue and save money.

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As soon as you click ‘buy tickets’ you’ll want to buy a whole new festival wardrobe and enough camping equipment to kit out Centre Parcs – don’t do it! Before you buy anything new, look through what you’ve got: it might not be as exciting to wear something you already have but it’s probably going to get covered in mud and glitter anyway. Don’t be tempted to dress for the ‘gram. A poncho might not be the fashion statement you want to make, especially if it’s your first festival experience, but it’s a lifesaver. Raid the charity shops if you’re on a budget.

And the same goes for tents.

Don’t buy a fancy, expensive tent as it’s more than likely to get broken, damaged, trashed or even stolen. Not an ideal situation, but it’s the ugly truth. Save your pennies and borrow an old tent that your family or friends don’t need anymore. If you don’t have one, wait until there’s a sale. Fancy tents aren’t necessary at a festival: just make sure it’s big enough for you to sleep in and won’t fly away if there’s bad weather.

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Ticket Travel info Identification Money Tent Sleeping bag Clothes Wellies Waterproof

• Jacket • Portable charger • Phone cable • Water • Food • Wet wipes • Dry shampoo • Sun cream

FESTIVAL DO’S AND DON’TS DO: • Book parking if you’re taking a car • Arrange a meeting place in case you lose your friends • Plan who you’re going to see before you arrive to avoid overlapping shows • Keep hydrated

DON’T: • Pack too much • Take unnecessary valuables • Forget sun cream • Leave valuables in your tent

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According to research, a third of millennials experience feelings of inadequacy, but you don’t have to feel that way anymore YOU ARE ENOUGH

You’re doing well at your studies, but you still feel deflated, anxious and stressed because you’re worried that at any moment, everyone will realise that you’re not smart, talented or hard-working enough. Or maybe you feel like a terrible girlfriend or boyfriend, or that everyone in your Saturday job thinks you’re totally useless. You’re losing sleep and feeling on edge all the time.

Sound familiar? But the thing is: you are good enough – you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. It’s a corrosive form of low selfesteem that has affected around 70% of people at one time or other and caused them to feel like they are a fraud and don’t belong.

GOOD COMPANY

Most people with imposter syndrome are high achievers who just can’t accept their own success – so don’t feel like it’s just another thing wrong with you. Imposter syndrome rarely affects people who are true frauds, so if you feel like you’re faking it, don’t worry, that means you aren’t. In fact, some of the most successful people in the world experience imposter syndrome from time to time. On social media, everyone can look super confident and successful – while it’s becoming more and more popular to be authentic on the ‘gram, we’re still bombarded with images of perfection. But even Lady Gaga, Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe have spoken up about moments where they feel like a fraud, and worry about being “found out”, too. The important thing is to not let it overwhelm you.

COPING MECHANISMS

Us Brits are less likely to own our own success compared to our cousins across the pond, so let’s take some pointers from the Americans and give ourselves a pat on the back more often.

It’s the females of the species, and people from minorities who experience imposter syndrome the most – and it can be a tough cycle to break out of.

Remember to own your achievements, after all, you deserve it and worked hard. If you start to feel like you’re not good enough, try and recognise those feelings for what they are – and distrust them. Speak to your friends or family about how you’re feeling – you may be surprised that they feel the same occasionally. Don’t put yourself down when you’re talking about yourself. You don’t have to be arrogant, but if you wouldn’t talk about a friend like that, don’t say negative things about yourself.

If the confidence gremlins are getting too much for you, reach out to Girls Out Loud via www.girlsoutloud.org.uk, Young Minds at www.youngminds.org.uk or the Samaritans on 116 123.

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THE MIRACLE OF

S E H C R V H C Live shows have always been a big important part of what we do

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s Lauren Mayberry prepares to jet back from the States, Lorne Gillies caught up with the singer to chat new music, performing live, and getting a decent curry.

Forever is my go-to song on the album: it feels like an empowering break-up song.

Do you put your own experiences onto a track?

When we’re writing, we do the music first and then we do a vocal sketch. I have a notebook where I keep words or phrases as I think of them. We look through the notebook to see what jumps out. The first lyric is the word forever on that repetitive hook and I was like “hmmm”, what can I write about?

I think what I like most about our band is that there aren’t any rules about what you can and can’t write about. A lot of people when they’re analysing pop music, which is a weird thing to do, assume it has to mean something else in a lot of ways or it’s meaningless in terms of the content. That’s not something we’ve ever subscribed to. It’s really freeing because technically I can write about any number of things and we’ll still find a way to make it sound like CHVRCHES. You’re playing just before The Killers’ headline slot, how did you feel finding out

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you were on the bill?

Very bizarre! Like, what’s happening? We’re on the poster? I think it’s really exciting, we don’t get to go home a lot full stop, let alone play shows. I think it will be a special moment to be a part of. It will be the first time we have come back since the record came out so it will be celebratory in many ways.

What’s the first thing you’re going to do when you’re back in Glasgow?

I’m gonna get a decent curry: we’ve been spoiled by how much good curry there is and I need it in my life! I’ll do that and then just see friends to be honest.

How are you feeling ahead of TRNSMT? By the time we get there, we’re just about to hit our stride. It should be good fun. Each performance is different, depending on what the venue is like, what the crowd is like. You can rely on Glasgow to bring it pretty hard, so that will be good. Live shows have always been a big important part of what we do.

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CHVRCHES has had a whirlwind ride since the release of their debut album The Bones of What You Believe. The band is set to release its third album Love is Dead and performing second from the headline at TRNSMT, the Glasgow trio are still souring the wave of success

Love is Dead is available now on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Welcome CHVRCHES home at TRNSMT on Sunday 8 July 2018. Get tickets at www.trnsmtfest.com

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