Having to choose what degree you want to do at 17/18 feels insane – how am I meant to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life when I am still basically a baby?

It’s a huge decision (and SO much money).

Luckily for me, if there is one thing I did right in life, it was choosing my degree. After studying Sociology during sixth form and learning all about feminism and sexism from an academic standpoint (rather than 2012 Tumblr), picking a degree felt easy.

I studied Sociology at Nottingham Trent, specialising in topics such as gender, porn, sexism, sex work, sex, and sexuality. My degree further complements my practical experience. This enables me to approach every conversation with a well-rounded perspective and a keen understanding of the broader societal implications.

Some of the topics I researched included:

• "Exploring Friends with Benefits Relationships (FWBR) in Western Contemporary Society" (the answer is no, they do work, but we all know that already😉)
• "Is Sex Private?"
• “How do the students of NTU (Nottingham Trent University) perceive feminism?”
• "Do men experience sexism within the family institution?"
• "A Sociological Report of The Sexual Politics of Meat"
• "Sex Work in Contemporary Society"
• "The Sex Industry and the Acceptability of Violence, Exploitation, and Stigmatisation"
• “How do people’s opinions and thoughts on feminism differ, based on their gender?”
• “What was she wearing?” (An article on victim blaming and sexual assault)
• “Social construction of gender”

While at university, I also volunteered at sex workers, women's rights, and domestic violence charities. This was my first taste of really working in the women's rights and sexual health industry. I was also working at a nursery during this time (volunteer work is all fun and games, but a girl has to get paid!). This was where my love of childcare and education came from.