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MILLENNIAL BURNOUT How to avoid a breakdown when burning the candle at both ends

RESULTS DAY 2019 The need to know for exam results

FESTIVAL FROLICS

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From saving to the tax man, we’ve got you covered. Another man in the money at the moment (apparently his net worth is £10 million!) is the one they call Calamari, Lewis Calamari. When he’s not selling out arenas, friend of Source, Lewis is chatting with us about his new album, tour, and performing at Summer Sessions. It’s not to be missed over on page 8.

Amongst all the fun, I know you’ll have one thing on the back of your mind: results day. No matter if it’s your first results day or the last one in high school, it's scary. For those waiting to get into uni or college, results day can be extra daunting – especially if that envelope doesn’t have what you’re looking for.

Get all the inside scoop on results day, clearing, and keeping your head in the game come good or bad news from page 14. As disheartening as it can be not getting the grades you want – believe me, I’ve been there and got the t-shirt – as your Granny says: What’s for you won’t go by you. On page 20 we take a look at the jobs that don’t need a degree, and there’s plenty!

Rest assured – yeah, it’ll totally feel this way – but life isn’t over on results day. As Drake once proclaimed, we started from the bottom now we’re here.

Until then, get out there and enjoy your copy of Source in the sun!

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3 OUR PLANET The show on everyone’s lips: the legend himself Sir David Attenborough is back giving us a glimpse of our planet’s beauty.

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8 Here comes the money: Lewis Capaldi Roll up, roll up! Lewis Capaldi took time out of clowning around to speak with Source.

46 Bang Bang Romeo’s guide to the galaxy

23 On the job with a language creator

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11 Living in science

Ditch the goggles and get into a STEM career with a difference

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14 The power of clearing

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20 Climbing the career ladder

Bang Bang Romeo get excited ahead of their P!nk support slot and the importance of mental health.

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College or uni next on the cards? Get ready for the next stage of study.

35 All in with The LaFontaines

The LaFontaines chat to us about their new album and touring.

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19 Preparing for higher education

Discover how clearing can get you back on track on results day.

17 Beat the application blues

Didn’t get into your first choice?

Don’t let the blues get you down.

Not all jobs need a degree, there are many exciting careers on offer.

He’s created languages for Game of Thrones and beyond: we go on the job with David J. Peterson.

29 Kickstart your career with the RAF

One Intelligence Analyst (Linguist) with the RAF discusses her top secret and exciting career.

30 Enhance your skills this summer

Have a productive summer and reap the rewards on your CV.

MONEY

32 Managing your money

The tax man to student loans, take control of your dolla.

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We love magazines; if you love magazines then we want you!

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rom chatting with famous faces to bringing ideas to life in print and online, no one day is the same in the world of magazines.

If you want to let your creative juices flow, get published and build up your journalism experience – or you just want to dip your toes in the water, get in touch! Contact editor@dcpublishing. co.uk for your chance to get work experience at Source HQ. Siobhan Macdonald did just that and here’s what she had to say about her time with the team. (Psst, we have chocolate, too!)

mainly been putting work towards the Source and Family Life titles ,which has been great. I spent the week brain storming ideas for both magazines whilst getting a lot of free-reign in regards to article ideas.

It’s been amazing getting to explore different ideas I have, and be given the freedom to write an extended feature regarding mental health for Source online.

This has been a hugely beneficial placement whilst being extremely hands on. I have been busy from the moment I came into the office in the morning, to the moment I left. I’ve been kept busy from writing articles about my gap year travels, Lewis Capaldi’s latest single and transcribing a hilarious interview with Sam Fender.

Anyone looking for a hands-on journalism related placement can look no further, I would recommend getting in touch for a great learning experience.

SIOBHAN MACDONALD JOURNALISM STUDENT As someone who wants to focus on magazine journalism and feature writing when I graduate, I was looking forward to this placement a lot. I can confirm, it has not disappointed.

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6 Dates for your diary

A summer of fun lies ahead, so make sure to add our top dates to your diary.

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25 Challenging climate change

A look at the climate change campaigns happening across the world.

Have you created your own mini magazines?

Fancy yourself as the next Louis Theroux?

Same! We love to see journalists of the future progress and we’re so here for giving you a kick start. Send your CV and why you want to write for Source to editor@dcpublishing.co.uk and you could find yourself in our Glasgow offices. See you then!

36 Festival season

Got your festival tickets? Sam Fender chats getting ready for the TRNSMT main stage.

43 Time to get packing

Looking for a change of pace? A gap year could be for you.

45 Prom Prepared

Get prom ready with our style guide.

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40 Managing millennial burnout Two students share their experiences of burnout.

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Looking for ways to stay entertained this summer? Then this little lot is sure to do the trick

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Tolbooth, Stirling www.seetickets.com

Glasgow Botanic Gardens www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk

Source favourite Kyle Falconer is taking his new solo EP, Almost Pleasant, to Stirling this summer. The View frontman might not be bringing the whole band, but you can expect the same crazy atmosphere and maybe even a few View classics.

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Spider-Man: Far from Home Cinemas nationwide Rating: PG

Tom Holland’s second Spider-Man movie is here. Peter Parker sets out for a European adventure, but it isn’t all beaches and time with bae, MJ. Spidey is tasked with uncovering the mystery of several attacks across the continent.

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Scotland’s largest gaming event is back to bring you new, old and indie games, and the chance to meet the creators.

This year’s highlights include the retro zone, e-sports and learn how to break into the industry.

Grab your science goggles and head to the Botanic Gardens for a taste of the latest scientific innovations. Researchers and university students are exploring energy, the natural world, and carrying out hands-on experiments you can get involved with.

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Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson are back this summer, and we’ll be looking out for scenes shot in our very own Glasgow as they fight a cyber-genetically enhanced villain played by Idris Elba.

Bellahouston Park, Glasgow www.smmrsessions.com

With their latest album, Notes on a Conditional Form, rumoured to be dropping, The 1975 will be bringing their A-game to Glasgow’s Summer Sessions.

Supported by Glasgow’s own Twin Atlantic.

Calamari, potato smiley, the best thing to come out of Whitburn: no matter how you know Lewis Capaldi, you don’t want to miss his first ever Summer Sessions performances.

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Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw Cinemas

Glasgow Summer Sessions: The 1975

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Available to buy or stream www.bangbangromeo. com

Two days before they join P!nk on her Beautiful Trauma Tour, Bang Bang Romeo are releasing their debut album.

We caught up with frontwoman Stars on page 46.

Mabel: High Expectations

Get ready to experience the circus like never before. Circus Extreme are bringing classic circus acts and extreme stunts to Aberdeen with a high wire, wheel of death, FMX team and more to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Bang Bang Romeo: A Heartbreakers’ Guide to The Galaxy

We’ve been counting down the days until the release of Mabel’s debut album ever since she taught us we’re stronger without our ex blowing up our phone. We hear the album will focus on the emotional rollercoaster that is relationships, get the tissues ready.

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Every August talent from around the world gathers in Edinburgh for the Fringe. From street performers to street food, there’s something for everyone and thousands of events to choose from.

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lewis capaldi Local lad, rising star, social media model, unconscious comedian, and chart topper: Lorne Gillies gets divinely ‘inspired’ to a hellish extent with Lewis Calamari as they chat new music and dance routines

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Divinely Uninspired to A Hellish Extent is the much-anticipated debut album from Lewis (released on 17 May). Having already blown us away with his sheer wit, comedic timing, questionable toilet habits, and eclectic array of sunglasses – not to mention a voice that would make a gospel choir envious, infectious, emotive tunes, and a talent that has been evidently missing in the charts – Lewis is surely here to stay.

But, for all the success, why does he feel so uninspired? “The album name comes from a song lyric that actually didn’t make it to the album,” explains Lewis. “It’s about my disillusions towards the music industry side of things.

“One day you’re the best thing since sliced bread and then your song isn’t doing as well as it should be: I was starting to take things too seriously and getting bogged down with it all.

“I wrote this song about myself as a reminder that this is meant to be fun! I need to realise that this is fun, so I wrote a song about it. Then, I thought: what better way to poke fun at it almost with an album title that is so ridiculous it would be interesting to watch the label market it with such a negative title,” 8

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laughs Lewis cheekily.

Underneath the charm, Lewis is a young lad from Whitburn whose talent is taking him to the heights he deserves to be at. With mere weeks before the release of his album during our chat, Lewis is excited to release it.

THE DEBUT

“Hopefully it sells well so that I can keep doing this,” he continues. “It’s not the best album in the world, but it’s a good album. I like it a lot – it’s my favourite album I’ve ever made. There are some people that are going to be disappointed, but that’s just the way it is. It is a very strong debut album and I hope people like it.

“It’s a wee bit like Christmas, but I’ll probably be able to sleep the night before the album comes out,” Lewis adds.

Alongside the prospect of a charttopping album, Lewis is preparing for a summer, winter and 2020 packed wall to wall with live performances. Thrilled to soon be able to perform a set that everyone will know the words to, it’s preparing for his biggest headline show to date that fans can expect first.

SUMMER SESSIONS

“Here’s this idiot putting the show on, thinking absolutely no way this is going to sell out,” remembers Lewis about the announcement he was to headline Edinburgh’s Summer Sessions. With acts such as Courteeners, Florence and CHVRCHES taking the stage, Lewis is the big seller. “In the space of my flight taxying and starting to take off to when my phone lost signal the tickets had sold out. It puts the pressure on the gig a wee bit because I’ll need to do well,” he continues.

“I’ve never done shows as big as the ones I’m going to be doing. There’s nothing like getting thrown in at the deep end. I couldn’t be more excited.”

Selling out in minutes, it wasn’t long before Lewis announced a second night in Edinburgh – which again sold out in

minutes. See a pattern here? Well, next up Lewis sold out his entire headline UK tour before – deep breath – selling out not one, but two, nights at Glasgow’s Hydro in 2020. And a little place called Wembley Arena.

Sticking with Summer Sessions, Lewis has got a lot in store for us.

FAMOUS FRIENDS

“I have previously performed with topless male dancers and had fireworks, so maybe we can mix in some of that,” says Lewis with a hint of excitement in his voice. “I do want to try and do some special stuff, maybe try and get some guests on – that would be quite good.”

And there is one collaboration we’re all waiting on: Lewis Capaldi and Little Mix. “Getting Little Mix on the stage would be an absolute dream,” he laughs.

“They’ve always got those matching outfits, I would squeeze into one of them and do a dance number. I’m a huge fan of Little Mix and if they would like to do anything, I’m up for it.”

Who knows, with Little Mix’s Jade tweeting Lewis about working together, this is one dream that might just get ticked off the bucket list.

HOMECOMING

Ahead of his performance at Summer Sessions, the hype at the moment is around our local lad selling out the Hydro all before his debut album had been released. So, as a performer, how does that feel?

“It is so mental to talk about doing bigger dates, because I was buzzing back when we did King Tuts,” emphasises Lewis. “It’ll be cool to come back and do something with the Hydro.”

Until we hit 2020, we’ve got a debut album, two Summer Session dates and one headline tour to look forward to.

Question is: did you get your tickets?

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t has been weird to watch how much it’s grown,” laughs Lewis Capaldi, McCain’s Potato Smiles mascot.

“Everything that happens feels like a surprise. It’s bewilderment almost; it has been nice to watch.”

No less than two years ago, Lewis was performing in pubs and clubs across Glasgow – hiding in toilets before his set, in fear of getting “chucked out” for being underage. Now, having spent seven weeks at number one with Someone You Love, passing Ariana Grande’s number one reign (thank u, next), Lewis is making it big.

And he’s only released his debut album in the middle of May.

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“I have previously performed with topless male dancers and had fireworks, so maybe we can mix in some of that”

Catch Lewis as he headlines Edinburgh Summer Sessions on 13 and 14 August, before his winter tour where Lewis will play Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on 5 December and Glasgow’s O2 Academy on 7 and 8 December.

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No matter if you think you’re more Karlie Kloss than Brian Cox – there’s a field of STEM that can work just for you. We’ll let you into a secret: even supermodel Karlie dabbles in the STEM lifestyle when not rocking the runway.

From creating code to protect our money during internet banking; sourcing renewable energy to protect our environment; all the way to immersing yourself in electricity and engineering to one day work with robots or create new code: STEM can open many doors for you.

We caught up with three students to learn about their own unique industry of STEM, and discover how you can get involved, too.

CONSERVATION

The buzz around protecting the environment is at an all-time high, and Heriot Watt University might just have the ideal course to help you do your bit.

Set in the picturesque Orkney campus in the Northern Isles, you can dip your toes into the invigorating world of renewable energy.

Rebecca Petersson attended the International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT), which is the home of Heriot Watt University’s Orkney Campus, to study a Master’s in marine resource management. The expertise of the lecturers partnered with the location allowed Rebecca the chance to thrive during her studies.

She explains: “Orkney as a community really is leading in marine renewable energy, marine resource management and marine planning and to get to study these topics at the very location it is being developed really interested me.

“Several of the people in my office have studied the same course I did and I think that played a part when I got offered a position. I went straight from doing my dissertation to starting my new job. The topics I studied have also prepared me, especially the modules involving legislation.”

From modules in conservation, sustainable development to resource management: who would have imagined nature was a thriving force for careers in STEM? Sound like the ideal course for you, then make sure to visit www.hw.ac.uk for more information.

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BANKING

You may know Barclays from their brightly coloured adverts and high street branches, but did you know they offer an eclectic array of apprenticeship opportunities? When Stuart Lynas wanted a change of pace from his retail job it was a chance spotting of Barclays’ apprenticeship that landed Stuart in a job he loves.

Leaving school with more English based qualifications than science, Stuart went to college to build on his STEM based Highers. He says: “I actually got a no award in Higher maths in sixth year. I eventually went back to college to do Higher maths and physics, and found that I was quite good at them when I actually made the effort!”

Now, Stuart is completing his apprenticeship with Barclays as a Java developer on a team creating APIs. Technology is continually changing, so Stuart and his team work together to write Java code and tests, manage environments and releases, plus working on dealing with any customer issues. Behind the bustle of the bank floor, there is a hub of creative exploration.

And Barclays strive on guiding new talent. Stuart enthuses: “Barclays have shown me great support throughout my time here. On a day to day basis every member of my team is always willing to help with any questions I have, which are many at this point.”

Looking to get into the fast-paced world of banking? Then the Barclays apprenticeship is the path for you.

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HAPPINESS

Does your mind continually solve problems? Want to work to advance our way of life? Well, with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) you can engineer a new world. And Rowan Cunningham is doing it first-hand.

Whilst applying for university, Rowan realised that many engineering courses were accredited by the IET, and so she applied for the MEng Product Design Engineering course at the University of Strathclyde. A big push for Rowan was to succeed in a career that made her happy.

Rowan emphasises: “The say the first step in knowing what you want to do is knowing what you don’t want to do, and I believe this is true. As I progressed through education, I narrowed down my list of possibilities.”

Taking influence from her past hobbies of building her own Zooks or watching Robot Wars, Rowan knew that engineering opened her up to a career of exciting progression.

From problem solving, lateral thinking, travel or combining technical with creative, engineering has the opportunity to open many doors. This is the power of STEM, as Rowan enthuses: “STEM subjects are more than just hard numbers and theory.”

Studying on an IET accredited course has also allowed Rowan to benefit in the pathways available from the institute. Having won the IET Diamond Jubilee Scholarship, Rowan can concentrate on her studies during termtime and access the vast engineering network available through the IET. Discover how you can engineer and create for the future with the IET by visiting, theiet.org

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clearing Getting rejected from your first choice on results day can feel like the end of the world, but there’s always other options. UCAS Clearing lets you apply for new courses on and after results day

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or the last year you have been working towards one date: 6 August.

Results day is likely one of the most stressful days in your calendar, especially if you’re depending on good results to get into university or college.

Melissa is studying International Events Management at university, she says: “Exams are always stressful, but especially in your last year of high school as there is a lot of pressure placed on young people to decide the rest of their lives then and there.”

If your results aren’t what you expected remember there are always other options. Entering the world of work, starting an apprenticeship or taking a gap year are all great options, but if your heart is set on heading to university this year, you can use UCAS Clearing.

OPTIONS

Both Melissa and Helen, who studies Applied Psychology, secured their places at university through Clearing. Clearing allows you to apply for university or college courses that still have places on or after results day. “[Applying through Clearing] wasn’t a decision as much as a last resort,” Helen explains. “I didn’t meet my conditions for any other uni offers.

At first, I felt embarrassed having to use Clearing, but overall was so thankful it was there to help get me a place.”

Not meeting a conditional offer is the main reason people apply for a university place through Clearing, but it doesn’t mean you have failed or should be embarrassed. Last year, more than 60,000 students were accepted through Clearing.

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yourself, however Clearing allowed me to set my sights on a new challenge and still continue with my plans to move away from home,” agrees Melissa.

“I feel very fortunate Clearing was an option,” she continues. “If not, I would have had to take a year out and this may have resulted in me never returning to education.”

APPLICATION

Once your results have updated in UCAS Track, your Track status will show that Clearing has started.

After you click through to Clearing you will be able to browse the places still available. This year, Clearing is open from 5 July to 23 October, but after results day places fill up quickly.

After you have browsed the places still available, seek advice on any you like the look of. Your parents and teachers can help you work through any concerns you have about the new course.

If you are sure you would like to apply: it’s time to call the university and ask if they will accept you. This step can seem daunting, but it’s the most important one.

“I phoned up and talked to [a UCAS advisor] and I told her about the course and what my grades were,” Helen remembers. “She said if I wanted to take a place on the course I could – all I had to do after was wait for an email saying I was in.”

Your chosen university have to offer you a place through Clearing before you can add it in Track, this counts as you formally accepting the offer. Once they confirm, it will show as an acceptance on your Choices page in Track.

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relax. After studying, applying and stressing for the last year, you deserve it. Clearing might seem embarrassing at first if you are utilising the service after you haven’t met your conditions, but it isn’t – you still got in to university with your grades and hard work.

“Don’t be embarrassed at all,” stresses Helen. “When you go to uni everyone is the same and has no idea who got in through Clearing and who didn’t, it’s a great opportunity that should be taken advantage of.”

The course you end up on, and your experiences, might even be better than what you originally applied for, Melissa explains: “My job, boyfriend and the majority of my closest friends are people who I have met through university and I wouldn’t have met them had it not been for Clearing giving me the place on my course.”

Not getting the results you wanted, or missing out on your first choice for university, are not the end of the world. Clearing allows you to choose a new path, apply for new courses and have a fresh start. You’ll be off to university before you know it.

I feel very fortunate Clearing was an option, if not, I would have had to take a year out

SUPPORT

If you are feeling worried or anxious during results day or after, there is support available when using Clearing.

Your school will be able to assist you and give advice when you are using Clearing. Also, you can call the free results helpline from Skills Development Scotland on 0808 100 8000. Trained advisors will be on hand to support you regardless of your results.

There is also support available through the UCAS Direct Contact Service. This is an optional service that helps you find a place through Clearing.

After signing up, universities and colleges will be able to contact you if they have places on courses that might be suitable for you.

FIND OUT MORE Sign up for the Direct Contact Service by visiting www.ucas.com @SourceMag

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BEAT THE APPLICATION BLUES If you’ve applied for university or college, chances are you’re starting to hear back about your choices. But, what can you do if the news isn’t exactly what you’d hoped?

There are plenty of ways to cheer yourself up after a disappointment, including eating an entire tub of Nutella and playing with puppies. If these don’t work, try our methods to get over the application blues.

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ACCEPTANCE It’s perfectly fine to want to distract yourself from the news for a few days. Take the time to watch your favourite TV show or read a book to take your mind off everything.

At some point, you’re going to have to face up to the reality of the situation, so you can start to make alternative – equally exciting – plans.

One of the best ways to do this, is to open up and talk about your feelings and options with a parent, teacher, or someone who can give you good advice.

Remember: a problem shared is a problem halved.

EXERCISE It’s a well-known fact that taking part in exercise is good for the body and the mind, relieving tension, boosting energy levels and releasing good endorphins.

You might not feel like hitting the gym, which is fine.

Why not take your dog for a long walk and get some fresh air at the same time? Or make exercise exciting: head to the bowling lane with some pals, hit the ice rink for the ultimate Boomerang for Insta, or visit your local adventure centre for rock wall climbing fun.

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HEADSPACE When going through a rejection like this, it’s important to step out of the situation every once in a while, and take a break from everyday life.

Headspace is a free app (with in-app purchases) that takes you through meditations, to enable you to clear your head, and sort out any feelings you have. The app has themed sessions, from help sleeping and focusing, to destressing and dealing with anxiety.

We all have access to the internet, and something as simple as guided mindfulness meditations can really help us understand how we feel and process our emotions in a healthy way.

PLAN One of the most productive ways to deal with your emotions is look into alternative avenues to go down. Do you want to take some time out and travel? Or perhaps gain some work experience with a company that excites you. Maybe you could get a part-time job to boost your CV and gain some new skills.

No matter what you decide to do, new fantastic experiences are coming your way. In five years’ time, you’ll look back and be thankful you didn’t get onto that course you thought you wanted; because otherwise, you wouldn’t have met all the wonderful people or had the amazing experiences that you’ve had instead. @SourceMag

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PREPARING FOR

HIGHER EDUCATION

Leaving home to start university or college can be stressful. You have to do your own washing (what?!), make new

friends and try not to get lost on your way to class. We’ve rounded up our top tips to prepare you for higher education

DO YOUR CHORES Once you leave home your mum won’t be there to cook you roast dinners or separate the colours from the whites. Learning to cook your favourite meals and how to turn on a washing machine are essential if you’re making a big move. For tasty, stress-free meals (that won’t break the bank) hit up Mob Kitchen (www. mobkitchen.co.uk) for meals your flatmates will love.

SET A BUDGET Student life will provide you with great memories, but your bank account might not be as happy.

Calculate your expenses before you start the first trimester to avoid calling your parents for money two weeks after SAAS comes in. Try a Monzo (monzo.com) card to see just how much you actually spend in Tesco every day.

Don’t forget to include things like toiletries, travel cards and change for the laundry room in your halls.

BE SOCIAL

HIT THE BOOK SHOP Make sure you turn up to your first lecture prepared! Pencil case? Check.

Researching what books you need in advance can save you time and embarrassment.

Top tip: Your university Your lecturers book shop will give you should stock everything you a condensed need but buying and effective second hand on reading list Amazon can save you some dolla.

GET ORGANISED Over the summer holidays make a note of your class timetable, when and where you can pick up your student card and if you have to attend an induction week. You’ll thank us when you have more time to socialise during freshers’ week.

Once your place on a course is confirmed its time to get social.

Check the freshers schedule for events and mixers or look for a student fair in your city. A lot of courses start Facebook groups where you can meet new people who will be studying alongside you.

UPDATE YOUR CV Around three quarters of students feel the need to work while they study to cover the cost of living and student life. Set a day aside over the summer to update your CV so that you are prepared if you want to apply for jobs once you’re at uni.

THE BORING STUFF Researching contents insurance, finding a new GP and a dentist doesn’t sound very glamourous, but it is necessary. There’s nothing worse than having your phone, laptop or something sentimental stolen. Having contents insurance can protect you if you aren’t covered under your parents’.

Registering with a new GP can be the difference between suffering with freshers’ flu and being smug while your flatmates have it.

GET INTO A ROUTINE Summer is the perfect chance to relax, but sleeping in until two in the afternoon everyday won’t help you once your new classes start. Try and get into a routine a few weeks before you move to avoid angry lecturers and missing important notes.

FIND OUT MORE Get all the top tips on leaving home for over on our website, www.sourcemagazine.org.uk @SourceMag

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FIREFIGHTER A career as a firefighter is one that’s guaranteed to be demanding, but hugely rewarding. You’ll respond to emergency situations, and protect the community from accidents and dangerous conditions. Being able to stay calm under pressure is a must.

Firefighters also work with the public to educate them about fire safety, and how to prevent accidents. The fire service plays a vital role in society, and a job with them will enable you to work in a fast-paced environment, keeping the community safe.

TATTOO ARTIST

Tattoo artists are creative individuals who are customer service pros and have the ambition to succeed. Love art? Want to see it come to life on someone’s body? Then this could be the path for you. Tattoo shops are everywhere so finding the right shop to train in is important.

As a trainee, it can take months (or even years) of learning before you’re trusted to tattoo a client, but once you’ve built up your portfolio and your experience, you could be on your way to owning your own parlour.

Though it can be a huge responsibility to create a piece of art and put it onto someone’s body forever, if you’re up for the challenge, you’ll be rewarded with a career that allows you to use your creativity every day.

AUTHOR Do you have a head-full of stories? Have you always got friends laughing about the tales of your life? Well, why not write them down and make some money? It might not be the most stable line of work, but if you have a real passion for writing, that won’t matter. You never know: put your pen to paper and you could be the next J. K. Rowling or Irvine Welsh.

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PROPERTY STYLIST

AIR CABIN CREW

Home stylists go into houses before the property is put on the market to give it a makeover so it is more attractive to potential buyers. You’ll work with a budget that your client sets and purchase items you think will improve first impressions of the space and increase the selling point of the home. So, if you have an eye for matching cushions and curtains, great colour schemes and knickknacks to give a house some personality, this is the perfect career path for you.

Want a job that will allow you to specialise in customer service, while travelling the world?

Of course you do. As a member of cabin crew, you’ll be responsible for passenger safety and comfort, meaning you’ll need excellent communication skills. You’ll also need to have a good level of fitness and be a competent swimmer. Academic requirements include A-C grades in English and maths, but other than that, when it comes to a job as air cabin crew, the sky’s the limit.

ENTREPRENEUR Alan Sugar, Richard Branson and Victoria Beckham all started with a humble idea. That idea required hard work and determination to climb their way up the ladder to bring their initial idea to life. Their commitment has landed them multi-million pound businesses.

Fraser Morrison started his business, Creative Flame, after deciding university wasn’t the right path for him eight weeks into his first year.

“It’s not as scary as you think,” urges Fraser.

“A lot of people are worried that they have to follow the route that’s been planned out for them, or the route society thinks they should follow. If you’ve got a passion for something, now is the time: when you’re young. You’ve got the best opportunity to go out and try it.”

Sometimes, all it takes is one really good idea.

CONSTRUCTION Construction makes up a wide range of sectors including building control, historic building conservation, surveying and management. It’s a fast-paced role, but with the right enthusiasm and experience, you can shoot up the career ladder, becoming a project manager before you know it. The industry is currently facing a skills shortage, so with plenty of vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities, there’s never been a better time to launch your career in construction.

POLICE OFFICER There are 45 police forces across the UK, all looking for the next round of recruits. With no formal qualifications required to become an officer, you can expect a physical assessment, and great communication and teamwork skills are vital. Though the hours can be unsociable – and the role can be challenging – many who start out as an officer and work hard manage to climb the ladder to become detectives, inspectors and even superintendents.

CAREERS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS Many of our favourite celebs took non-traditional routes to get to where they are today – what’s stopping you?

JAMIE GENEVIEVE

Everyone’s favourite makeup artist graduated from college with a HND in Makeup Artistry, but it was dipping her toes into vlogging that saw Jamie turn her career on its head. Starting off on the shop floor of Debenhams, giving make overs to customers at Illamasqua, Jamie has taken her creative flare viral after starting her dedicated Instagram and YouTube channel.

KANYE WEST

After writing his first rap at 13, Kanye attended Chicago State University to study English, but decided to leave when he was 20 after realising it was hindering his music career.

STACEY DOOLEY

High-flying investigative journalist, Stacey Dooley,

STORMZY

After almost getting expelled from school for poor behaviour, Stormzy did exceptionally well in his GCSEs. When he left school, he completed an apprenticeship and also worked in an oil refinery before he got too big for his boots.

ELLEN DEGENERES

Ellen left the University of New Orleans after one semester to take a job at a law firm. She also worked as a waitress at T.G.I. Friday’s, a house painter and bartender before she launched her stand up career.

FIND OUT MORE Get all the careers information by visiting, www.prospects.ac.uk @SourceMag

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LANGUAGE CREATOR Wouldn’t it be cool to create a new language from scratch? David J. Peterson thought so, then he made it a career. We speak to the colanger (a.k.a language creator) to talk Game of Thrones and how he got started

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fter studying different languages and linguistics at college, David J. Peterson was set on creating his own. Now, 19 years later, David has invented languages for some of the best TV shows and movies out there.

David’s portfolio includes Game of Thrones, Thor: The Dark World, Doctor Strange, and many more of your fave shows. So, how do you even become a colanger?

The moment you start creating a language you are a language creator.

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Firstly, what formal David J. Peters on qualifications do you need to work in your role?

Being a language creator requires nothing more than sitting down and beginning to create a language. If one starts a language, one is a colanger.

Linguistics and language study certainly inform the work of a language creator, but they are neither prerequisites nor sufficient training to be able to create a good language.

That comes with practice and studying the craft itself.

When it comes to creating a new language for a television show, where do you start?

I discuss what’s wanted with production: they tell me approximately how they’d like a language to sound (or look, in the case of a sign language). I create a fake sentence with the phonology and intonation I intend, and then I record it and send it to them. They tell me if it matches their expectations or not, and I adjust it accordingly.

When production is satisfied, I set about creating the rest of the language. Every so often I’ll coach one of the actors either on the phone or via Skype.

had Game of Thrones not had the impact it did.

What is the best part of the job?

A single created language is never done. There’s never a point where there is nothing to do with a created language. It can be a bit frustrating, but the way I look at it is I have projects that I can work on for the rest of my life. I find that quite exhilarating.

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How does it feel to work on shows Do you have any advice for young like Game of Thrones? people considering the career?

It’s nice to hear when it’s done The moment you start creating well – when the actor really a language you are a language 2019 is gets it. It’s part of the music creator. Start! There you are. of the production. It was International You don’t need to wait on fortuitous that Game of anything; you don’t need to Year of Thrones became a huge study anything; you don’t Indigenous hit, because it led directly need to read anything. If Languages to many other projects for you use a language, you can me. I wouldn’t have a career create a language. Go to it! @SourceMag

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CHALLENGING CLIMATE CHANGE Our future is adapting every day. Our planet as we know it is transforming. And you, plus more young people across the world, are calling for change. What change are we talking about? You guessed it: climate change

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cotland is a hub of green spaces, renewable energy and stunning landscapes.

We’re sure you get all the likes on your beachy sunset snaps on Insta. Well, unfortunately, all this could be in danger thanks to climate change.

Now, you’ve probably heard the term climate change banded around the place, but what does it mean? To be honest, we didn’t really understand fully until one young woman took to the stage and began protesting about the dangers and strains we are putting our environment under.

Her name: Greta Thunberg.

CAMPAIGN

For almost an entire year, Greta Thunberg – a 16-year-old from Sweden – skipped school nearly every Friday to sit outside the Swedish parliament to campaign for politicians to bring the country’s climate stance in line with the Paris climate agreement.

The Paris agreement calls on all United Nations to come together to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change. Over the last few decades the world has become hotter, and it is continually heating up at a faster rate resulting in: the ice caps melting, animals going extinct and extreme weather conditions. This is climate change.

As fun as it is to enjoy the sun in the park throughout summer, it’s not fun to enjoy two months of snow blizzards in March (we’re looking at you 2018)! So, Greta began campaigning to encourage changing attitudes towards how we care for the planet.

This small, yet significant move, has snowballed across the world – and here at home, too.

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Greta’s Friday sit-in – now dubbed the Friday’s for Future movement – has had young people calling on the wider community to take notice and ‘make our planet cool again.’ Across Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Kirkwall, Eigg, Stirling, Coatbridge and beyond students left their classes to campaign for improved awareness of climate change.

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Climate change is simply a problem we can no longer afford to ignore important, and there are methods we can all take on board to reduce the pressures we are putting on the planet.

From recycling, reducing our plastic intake – hello, paper straws – using more public transport to eating more fruit and veg (we promise your parents aren’t bribing us here!) – there are small, daily changes that can reduce your carbon footprint and reverse the effects of climate change. It’s not too late.

Or, you can turn your passion for protecting the environment into a fullyfledged career.

THE ONLINE MOVEMENT

As Greta takes centre stage speaking with UN leaders and politicians, you too can release your inner Sir David Attenborough and get in on the action.

Nestled in the heart of the scenic Western Isles, the Isle of Lewis is home to Lews Castle College (www.lews. uhi.ac.uk), who are encouraging more people to broaden their knowledge of sustainable and economic living. So much so, you can widen your horizons from the comfort of your own home.

Courses such as Lews Castle College’s Sustainable Development BSC (Hons) online degree could see your love of conservation turned into a career.

“Through modules on sustainable development, global environmental issues, climate change, and climate, land and people, we explore how people and the environment interact, looking at case-studies locally and globally, and encourage students to critically analyse research, policy and practice,” enthuses Eilidh Macphail from Lews Castle College.

The course is perfect for those looking to learn more about sustainable development in

communities, particularly rural communities.

Eilidh adds: “Our modules explore community empowerment, land reform, social enterprise, power and policymaking, equipping our students with the knowledge, practical tools and confidence to become champions of sustainable development in their local communities. “[Climate change] is simply a problem we can no longer afford to ignore,” emphasises Eilidh. “If you want to see the bigger picture of how we can make changes to help both people and the environment to thrive, then this course is for you.”

VOLUNTEERING

Alongside furthering your skillset and gaining a qualification to advance your future career, volunteering is an integral part of getting involved with the fight against climate change.

Yes, skipping school to protest is all fun and games, but volunteering can help fuel a cause you’re passionate about whilst still gaining vital experience that you can take even further.

2050 is just one organisation empowering young people – just like you – to take action on climate change.

Led by young people, 2050 is a fantastic charity working to engage, educate, empower and lead a change in how we treat our planet.

Why not get involved with their Young Leaders Development Programme to get better equipped on tackling climate change – just like our new hero, Greta. Similarly, Friends of the Earth Scotland, one of the longest running environmental justice charities, are always happy to have more young people involved in their promotional events Or, why not take inspiration from Greta and start your own movement.

It’s easy really, gather a group of your mates and head around your local area picking up rubbish or encourage people to use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags. It might not seem like a lot, but in the long run you’re truly helping your environment, planet, and your future.

From having your voice heard to making changes in your own life, we can all work together for a better future.

FIND OUT MORE It’s time to get your fingers green and campaign for change. Find out how you can get involved by contacting 2050 (2050.scot) or Friends of the Earth (friendsoftheearth.uk)

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the raf KICKSTART YOUR CAREER WITH

At the Royal Air Force (RAF), there are roles for everyone, depending on strengths and

experience. We caught up with an Intelligence Analyst (Linguist), to find out more about the top secret role, and why you should apply

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or Emma, her career plan was originally to join the Fire Service, but a recommendation from a family friend saw her looking into a career with the RAF – and she’s never looked back since.

“I love knowing that I have one of the highest security clearances in the RAF”

CAREER

Emma joined the RAF as an Intelligence Analyst (Linguist), meaning she spends her days listening to intercepted enemy communications, and translating important information into English.

Talk about a cool job description!

Though it sounds like you may have to be fluent in another language, Emma stresses this is not the case: “I just needed a GCSE grade C in maths and English. That’s the amazing thing with this role: even though it is completely language based, you don’t actually need

any prior language experience “I had done GCSE German which helped, as I knew what it was like to learn another language, but I have plenty of colleagues who hadn’t done any languages beforehand.”

TOP SECRET

Though most of the work Emma and her team do is classified, a typical day is fast-paced and exciting, with lots of attention to detail.

“Most linguists work predominantly with headphones, listening into intercepted enemy communications,” explains Emma. “If I hear anything important then I translate it and quickly send it off to the people who need to know.”

Learning a language is a useful skill and allows you to not only translate important information, but also communicate with a wider range of people and learn about different cultures. The RAF language course takes 18 months to complete, and by the end, you will be more or less fluent in another language.

SKILLS

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before I joined the RAF, but they taught it to me from scratch,” Emma admits. “I was blown away by the fact that it used to take me around an hour after work to get my thoughts back into English.

It doesn’t stop at one language either.

Throughout my career I’ll have the chance to learn a second and even a third language.”

Everyone wants to go to work and love what they do, and feel like what they’re doing is really making an important difference – which is guaranteed in a role as an Intelligence Analyst (Linguist).

“I love knowing that I have one of the highest security clearances in the RAF and that what I do really matters,” enthuses Emma. “We affect operations on a daily basis with the intelligence that we provide from the highly classified material we have translated.

There aren’t many other roles that have as big an impact as we do as often as we do.”

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egardless if you’re making sandwiches in your local café, getting work experience for your dream career or volunteering, the skills you learn over summer will be invaluable for years to come.

Graeme Wells became an Army Cadet when he was 12 years old, and the experience built his confidence and provided a host of opportunities.

Upon finishing his cadet career, Graeme wanted to reciprocate the experience, he says: “I wanted to pass [my experience] onto the next generation of young people.”

So, Graeme immediately joined the Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) programme with 1st Battalion the Highlanders Army Cadet Force, one of five ACF battalions supported by the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA).

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The skills you learn over the summer will be beneficial for your future career.

Alongside his role as a CFAV, Graeme is studying events management at university. “During my time as a CFAV I have massively improved my IT skills, which in turn has helped me with my degree as it is completely online,” he explains.

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The summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to gain transferable skills through work experience, a job or volunteering. We discuss the benefits of volunteering with Army Cadet Force (ACF) adult volunteer, Graeme Wells

potential employers that you are willing to give up your free time to help others,” emphasises Graeme.

“It shows that as a volunteer you are willing to go the extra mile.”

Volunteering with the ACF doesn’t require any military or cadet experience, and there is a role for everyone, Graeme says: “There will always be a role for someone within the Army Cadets, and you don’t have to take the uniform.”

Alongside skill building, volunteering over summer gives you the opportunity to meet new people, and make As a volunteer Graeme Wells new friends, broadening you are willing to your communication go the extra mile skills. “Being a member of life. “It has helped me the Army Cadets is like an with my one to one extended family,” continues communication skills Graeme. “I know I have good for interviews,” enthuses friends within that family that Graeme. “A lot of what I do is I can talk to when I need advice, trying to map out what my cadets support or just a general chat.” want to do in their careers, either as If you’re working, volunteering or cadets or trying to help them for the getting work experience during the world of work.” summer holidays, the skills you learn As Graeme thinks about his career will last forever, and will ultimately after his degree, he is sure that these benefit you in the long run. Whatever skills will benefit him. you choose to do this summer, make it count.

VOLUNTEERING

The benefits of volunteering are undeniable, and being a CFAV is no exception. “Volunteering is such a valuable skill to have, it shows

FIND OUT MORE To learn more about becoming an adult volunteer with the Service Cadets, visit www.hrfca.co.uk

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Great for you, your community and your future By giving a little of your time and energy you can make a positive difference to the lives of others, and to your own.

Discover a wealth of opportunities now by visiting www.volunteerglasgow.org, or alternatively pop in to see us in our city centre offices at 10 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 6LU – our drop in hours are Tues, Wed 9.30-4.30 Thurs 9.30-6.

If you are already volunteering, ensure your volunteering is being recognised through the Scottish Government’s Saltire Awards accreditation scheme, contact us for more details.

The Service Cadets need you

Volunteering with the Service Cadets presents a great opportunity for graduates to increase their skills and improve that all-important CV. The Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and Sea Cadets all need enthusiastic adults to work with their young people.

This is your opportunity to make a big impact on Cadets, parents and their communities.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering will give you opportunities to unlock your talents, develop your skills and join with an amazing mix of people.

It will also provide you with a great range of training

opportunities and a chance to gain qualifications. It will give you confidence and help you develop leadership and team-working skills which will help you move up the career ladder. You will also have the opportunity to progress up the rank structure.

Working as part of a team, volunteers develop and thrive by taking part in challenges and adventures.

The Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) exists to support, in a range of practical ways, Service Cadets throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

To find out more, or to get involved with Cadets as a volunteer, check out our website where you will find links to us and those we support.

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MANAGING YOUR MONEY Money, money, money. We all need it, we all want more of it, and we all wish it wasn’t so stressful.

We’re here to bring you all of our best tips, to ensure you always stay on top of your finances and save the pennies for a rainy day – or sunny holiday

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e’re probably not the only ones who deal with our taxes and student loans more than we deal with the Pythagorean theorem on a daily basis, and yet one is taught in school and the other isn’t.

The world of wonga can be confusing, but manageable, with the right support and information.

SAVING

Let’s start off with the rainy-day pot!

Savings. While in education, it’s a good idea to open a savings account with a bank or building society, to put any extra cash at the end of the month into and gain interest on.

For every day savings, check out if your bank has added features that rounds up any transcations. Yes, this is a thing. Many cards now round up transactions and puts the extra cash into a separate savings pot.

Plus, with online banking you’ve got your savings at your fingertips. It’s unconscious saving – the best kind of saving.

LOANS

When it comes to higher education, you might have taken out a student loan with SAAS. While you’re studying, you won’t be expected to pay the loan back, but after graduation, you have to start paying it back (tragically) when you earn over £18,330 per year. If you don’t earn as much as that, you won’t have to start paying it back until you do.

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be eligible, and the amount from paying council tax, and you can borrow depends you’ll only pay income on how much the loan tax if the money you For money company thinks you earn surpasses your advice, you can can repay. It’s also personal allowance speak to your important to shop (the amount you university or around for the best can earn each year college’s funding interest rates and without having to and finance support best repayment pay tax), which it team, or your bank or options. rarely does. Students building society. do, however, have to pay national insurance.

Often, students overpay tax, so it’s important to check No one wants to pay them, but regularly with Her Majesty’s Revenue our taxes pay for the services we and Customs (HMRC) to find out if use every day, such as free medical you’re entitled to a tax rebate (head to treatment and prescriptions, and free the government website for more ineducation. depth information www.gov.uk). You There are different types of taxes, never know, some extra cash could such as income tax and national be winging its way to you, if you only insurance, which come out of enquire. your salary if you have a part-time job or work through the summer; and council tax, which you pay depending on the value of the home FIND OUT MORE you live in when you move out of the Check out our Money Series on hotel of mum and dad. www.sourcemagazine.co.uk for even Thankfully, students are exempt more cash advice

TAXES

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// CELEBS

ALL IN WITH

THE LAFONTAINES The LaFontaines have spent years perfecting their unique sound, resulting in the band’s best music to date, in the form of a brand-new album. We caught up with frontman, Kerr Okan, to find out all about the new album, Junior, and how to make an impact in the hectic music industry

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irstly, what can fans expect from your new album, Junior?

It’s the best music we’ve ever made. Lyrically it’s the darkest record I’ve ever written. There’s one song on the album called Up, which was put in as the only uplifting moment in it, really. But, lyrically I think it’s the best we’ve ever done and it’s the most mature music we’ve ever made. It’s just a really good bunch of songs. We’re really happy with it.

You’re back on the road in June. How are you getting ready for the shows?

We play a lot so I feel pretty comfortable. It’s cool because they’re headline shows and recently we’ve been doing a lot of support tours. I love them because you just go and play and steal some fans. I’m most looking forward to playing the new record, because it’s always fun for the band to play new material. It’ll be class.

Do you prefer playing smaller, intimate shows, or bigger gigs and festivals?

When it comes to song writing, who I should say the bigger gigs because have been your biggest musical that shows that you’re growing and influences? don’t get me wrong, I do love them.

It’s weird because we don’t really sound I just always feed off the energy in like anybody else, which is a gift and the room. We played The Tunnels in a curse. It’s a gift in that it’s original, Aberdeen a few years ago, which is but it also means that nobody really like a cave. It was amazing because it knows where to put it. I’m influenced was just a ridiculous sweat box and I by hip hop; Daz likes grime and old love that, it’s right up my street, just rock music; and Jamie likes reggae mayhem. That’s my idea of a and The Beatles, so it’s very good show. eclectic. Somehow that works for us. It’s definitely not like we can say our It’s definitely not band sounds like anyone like we can say else.

What has been the highlight of your career with The LaFontaines?

I feel like we’ve been through a lot as a band; 11 years is a credit in itself, it’s mad. It’s such a hard industry to be a part of in every single way and I just think surviving that is the band’s biggest achievement: to still be rolling and making the best music we’ve ever made at this point. If folk like the music, that’s amazing and thank you very much for listening to it.

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our band sounds like anyone else

The LaFontaines’ new album, Junior, is released 14 June. Their latest single, All In, is out now. Catch the band at Glasgow’s St Luke’s on 13 June.

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FESTIVAL SE AS

It’s shaping up to be another exciting summer, with warm weather and

PARKLIFE

8-9 JUNE Heaton Park, Manchester www.parklife.uk.com Who’s playing: Cardi B, George Ezra, Migos, Khalid, Blossoms Manchester: the city that gave us Oasis, The Stone Roses and the Madchester movement. So, what better place to enjoy some of the best music acts around right now? Every June, the park is transformed into a sea of Hawaiian shirts and bucket hats – compulsory attire for any UK music festival, don’t you know – ready to kickstart the summer with a bang. As a non-camping festival, there’s no pressure to pitch in a tent: enjoy the luxuries that hotels have to offer (for example, a shower and working toilet) and celebrate the weekend in style.

ISLE OF WIGHT

13-16 JUNE Seaclose Park, Newport www.isleofwightfestival.com Who’s playing: Biffy Clyro, Fat Boy Slim, Anne-Marie, Sigrid, Tom Walker Dating all the way back to 1968, Isle of Wight Festival has been a hub of counterculture, going against the grain of society for the last 50 years.

Revived in 2002, the festival has seen many famous faces headline over the years, but 2019 promises to be the best year yet. With a star-studded line up across a range of genres, there is something for everyone. Set sail from the mainland and you’ll feel like you’re heading to the UK’s very own Fyre Festival (sort of).

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good tunes on the way. Grab your sun

LOVEBOX

EDINBURGH FRINGE

12-13 JULY Gunnersbury Park, London www.loveboxfestival.com Who’s playing: Chance the Rapper, Solange, 2 Chainz, Brockhampton, Lizzo

2-26 AUGUST Various locations, Edinburgh www.edfringe.com Who’s playing: Al Murray, Basil Brush, Daniel Sloss, Ed Byrne, Francis Boulle

Following its move to Gunnersbury Park in 2018, Lovebox is back with all the best musical talent from around the UK and the international music community. What started as a humble club night in London’s Brick Lane has become one of the hottest festivals the UK has to offer, and this year’s line-up is not to be missed.

Beginning as a dance festival, it has expanded to include a range of different genres including hip hop, grime, pop and world music.

The most diverse Scottish festival is back for another year, with comedians, musicians, actors and dancers lining the bill. For three weeks every summer, Edinburgh is transformed into the core of Scottish culture and art, with millions coming from around the world to see it for themselves. So, whether you’re looking for a drag show or want to enjoy Game of Thrones in musical form, there’s always something exciting to discover.

BENICÀSSIM

SUMMER SESSIONS

18-21 JULY Benicàssim, Spain www.fiberfib.com/en Who’s playing: Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Franz Ferdinand, Jess Glynne If you’re heading abroad on your sixth-year holiday, why not hit up a festival at the same time? A stone’s throw from Valencia on the east coast of Spain, Benicàssim promises the best of both worlds: a sunny trip to remember with your friends, and great tunes to boot. Spend the mornings on the beach topping up your tan, before getting ready and heading to the festival in the evening. This literally is sun, sea and music! One thing’s for sure: it’ll be a trip you won’t forget.

7-25 AUGUST Bellahouston Park, Glasgow/Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh www.smmrsessions.com Who’s playing: Florence + the Machine, Lewis Capaldi, Courteeners, The Cure After expanding to Princes Street Gardens last year, Summer Sessions is back, bringing not just one, but two sold-out nights by #FriendOfSource and cover star, Lewis Capaldi.

Supporting the Lewis Capaldi Show, sorry, Summer Sessions is a range of bands: throwbacks that your parents played in the car, and your favourite acts that you’ll be listening to for years to come. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to head to the website and get yours ASAP.

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// PLAY

ASON

your sunnies, your flower crowns and your best pal, because this is going

READING AND LEEDS

23-25 AUGUST Richfield Avenue, Reading/Branham Park, Leeds www.readingfestival.com www.leedsfestival.com Who’s playing: The 1975, Post Malone, Foo Fighters, The Wombats, Twin Atlantic Closing the festival season is the iconic Reading and Leeds festival; a favourite from all around the world.

As always, you have your choice of two locations, with a range of charttopping acts and emerging talents filling the line-up. Grab your tent, ticket and enjoy music the way it was meant to be enjoyed: screamed by thousands of fans in a field in the middle of nowhere.

Head to www. ticketmaster.co.uk to buy your tickets, for a summer you won’t forget

to be a festival season to remember

TRNSMT SPECIAL

TRNSMT

12-14 JULY Glasgow Green, Glasgow www.trnsmtfest.com Who’s playing: Stormzy, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon, Sam Fender Glasgow’s very own TRNSMT is gearing up for another year of sun and great tunes. Sam Fender played the King Tut’s Stage last year, and is taking it one step further to open the Main Stage this summer… and we were pleased to break the good news!

“It’s wild that I’m opening the Main Stage,” Sam enthuses shocked at the main stage revelation. “I love Scotland, it’s kind of like my second home. I have a soft spot for the place, and I can actually understand what people are saying, which helps.”

The North Shields native shot to fame after the release of his first single, Play God, in 2017. Not only will Sam be playing TRNSMT this summer, but he’s also releasing his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, in August.

“The day I played TRNSMT 2018 was probably the hottest day of that summer,” Sam reminisces. “It’s one of the hottest days I can remember.

It was a good gig, we had a good laugh.”

One thing’s for sure, the Scottish crowds are some of the best in the business, which is just one of the many You lot in Scotland reasons TRNSMT are the maddest has been such a crowds. Glasgow’s success since its launch in 2017. never chill which is “You lot in what I love about it Scotland are the maddest crowds,” Sam laughs. “Glasgow’s never chill which is what I love about it. It’s like my home away from Newcastle, I just feel like I’m home when I play there.”

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Visit Orkney and Shetland

Your islanaddventure 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.

One of the most iconic sea stacks in the UK, the Old Man of Hoy stands at 137m high. Make sure you travel on MV Hamnavoe to see it for yourself!

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

Orkney and Shetland.

Escape the everyday.

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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MANAGING

MILLENNIAL BURNOUT Millennials can often get a bad press with an assumed lack of work ethic or motivation, but as they are branded the burnout generation it is becoming clear this ethos is quite the opposite: millennials can’t stop. We speak to two students about the dangers of millennial burnout and how to take a break

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or the last year the phrase millennial burnout has frequently appeared in the news discussing the added strain felt by the generation. With increased pressures to succeed, your generation is at a higher risk of physical and mental ill health – with burnout being the buzzword for the epidemic.

There is no single definition of burnout: it can be described as being under pressure to the point of being exhausted or unable to cope. The expectation for millennials to have it all – your well-paid dream job, happy relationships and a social life akin to the Instafamous – has exacerbated the problem.

Medical student Laura, and English Language and Linguistics Student Elliot have both experienced burnout.

SIGNS

Like other mental health issues, the symptoms of burnout manifest differently for each individual. Laura’s high levels of stress started to become unbearable during her university exams.

“I just couldn’t face having to go through so many more exam seasons,” Laura remembers. “I just felt like I was on a constant conveyor belt of stress.”

Looking back, Elliot believes they first experienced burnout during secondary school, but didn’t start to recognise the symptoms until their time at university.

Elliot’s burnout usually happens in two stages.

“During the first stage I maintain all my commitments of academia, volunteering and socialising, and take on more,” Elliot explains. “To the people I interact with all day, I am at my productive peak.

“What they don’t see is me at the end of the day: curtains drawn and lights out, not able to move from bed to cook dinner.”

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HEALTH

Feeling overwhelmed is a common symptom of burnout with almost three quarters of adults in the UK feeling so stressed that they are unable to cope. Left unrecognised and untreated, this can lead to other mental health issues.

After her stress quickly transpired into anxiety, Laura started experiencing physical symptoms, she explains: “Stress can do a lot to your body and immune system, it becomes very physical, causing viral infections, headaches, muscle aches and all sorts of very real physical symptoms.”

These physical symptoms can make it hard to carry out everyday tasks, Elliot says: “It is difficult for me to do the things many people don’t have to think about, such as maintaining hygiene, eating and drinking, or keeping the house clean.”

PRESSURE

The expectations placed upon millennials to succeed in all areas of life can be paralysing.

With more school leavers attending university – but a depleting jobs market – competition adds to this stress.

Now that they are taking more time to relax and combat burnout, Elliot feels their peers also expect more. “Even when I’m shut in my room, I’m still contactable 24/7 online,” Elliot explains. “Some people are shocked that I am not ‘on’ constantly.”

Like a computer , humans cannot be left on indefinitely without damaging ourselves

Over time, both Elliot and Laura have learnt it is important to take time for yourself, or the consequences could be disastrous. “I find it interesting we use the phrase ‘switched on’,” Elliot considers.

“Like a computer, humans cannot be left on indefinitely without damaging ourselves.”

SOCIAL MEDIA

This societal expectation to be on top of everything extends past education and social situations – it’s intensified by technology.

The need to be liked, shared, upvoted and retweeted can have a greater effect when you are behind closed doors, alone. Social media time limits and new algorithms are making social media platforms a safer place for mental health to flourish, but the platforms can make it harder to switch off.

Social media’s contribution to the burnout epidemic can’t be denied, but neither can its positives. When experiencing mental health problems, social media can be a way to share and seek support.

“When I’m overwhelmed, sometimes it is much easier to communicate via social media,” Elliot explains. “Socialising online can feel like a lower intensity of interaction, if I am too anxious to leave the house, at least I can maintain contact with the outside world.”

SUPPORT

Elliot and Laura now both know how to recognise when they are at risk of burning out, and have taken steps to find support and balance. “It took me failing and having a mental breakdown to finally seek help,” admits Laura. “I now feel like a totally different person, I have a far healthier outlook on life.”

Burnout is becoming more common but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored. “This is not something you need to carry alone,” urges Elliot. “You can start building a support network by confiding in a friend or family member, and talking to your GP. “If we can foster an environment where mental health is talked about openly, maybe we can encourage real change in society’s attitudes and response to mental health difficulties.”

Starting a conversation is the first step to changing attitudes, removing the stigma around mental health, and raising awareness of the signs of burnout. As burnout continues to rise, it’s time for millennials to switch off.

FIND OUT MORE If you or someone you know is experiencing burnout, there is help available. Visit StudentMinds (www.studentminds.org.uk) or call the Samaritans (www.samaritans.org) on 116 123 @SourceMag

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TIME TOGET PACKING Have you got itchy feet? Looking for new experiences? Pack your bags with Project Trust and venture across Asia, Latin America and Africa to help others and develop your own unique skillset.

Charlotte Springham found herself in the mountains of Honduras for a year unlike any other

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ow did you find out about Project Trust and decide to get involved?

My sixth form sent round a list of gap year options and Project Trust was the first link I clicked. I was taken to the website and suddenly shown options about volunteering abroad teaching, doing social work or outward bound.

Due to being half Spanish, I clicked to Latin America and Honduras was the first country I went to. I was certain that is where I wanted to go!

I wanted a break from education, but I also wanted to do something that was going to make a difference. It’s not just working during your year, it is immersing yourself in a community and making a positive impact.

Where did you end up travelling to and for how long?

I spent the most incredible 12 months of my life in Yamaranguila, a little village set in the mountains of the west of Honduras, which is in for ourselves, hanging out with Latin America. However, over our neighbours (who became the course of the year I also a second family) and had the chance to travel Registration relaxing under the stars at to five other countries. for 2019/20 gap night.

We climbed volcanoes, years are now did diving, jumped into What essential life waterfalls and got to see so open experiences did you many different parts of the gain during your time world during this time. volunteering?

My year with Project Trust not only How was your day-to-day experience taught me so much about the world, in Honduras? but also about my own capabilities. I I was mainly an assistant in second feel like a different person stepped off grade where I had the pleasure of that plane when I returned. Although I working with Isaac, an autistic boy. We currently study Law, there is definitely worked on science to reading to art, as more teaching in my future ahead. well as having the unique opportunity There are five key skills you work to form really personal bonds with on during your time with Project Trust the kids. Twice weekly we taught kids and I can definitely say I improved in from the village who couldn’t afford to all of these: communication, selfattend our school, as well as cooking @SourceMag

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confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership. I don’t feel like there’s any problem I can’t handle now.

Finally, what advice do you have for someone considering going on a gap year?

Please do your research into what organisation and what type of thing is right for you. If you’re even considering a gap year a little bit then go for it!

You have nothing to lose and literally everything to gain – there is a whole world waiting for you.

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PROMPREPARED You’ve worked hard all year, and now it’s time to celebrate. Make sure all eyes are on you and you #slay your prom with these flashy, yet affordable, items

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Bang Bang Romeo are ready to take pop music out of this world, highlight the importance of mental health support and start festival season with a…bang. We caught up with frontwoman Stars as the band to prepare to support P!nk on tour this summer

How are you preparing for festival season?

We had to focus on rehearsals and remember that we’re in a band because we love the music, not for the lifestyle.

We wanted to focus on mental health, we’re working with some great charities, so we thought about how we are going to look after ourselves while doing festivals. I Am Whole (www. whole.org.uk) is a charity we always want to work with and is close to our hearts.

How did it feel when you found out you are supporting P!nk on her upcoming tour?

When I got the call, I was watching Jezza Kyle while eating coco pops.

I thought how surreal are these two worlds, I have one foot in either – it’s bizarre. I felt so grateful towards P!nk because it’s not every day that artists the size she is give bands our size a chance. I feel extremely compelled to not let her or our team down.

What can you reveal about your debut album, A Heartbreaker’s Guide to The Galaxy?

It's taken from lyrics in a song called Natural Born Astronaut and based around where we were while writing that song. We were in such a happy place. We said: ‘Wouldn’t it be really cool if, for the album, we turned every single song into a planet?’ Visually

we’ve created that. We’ve created a universe, we’re saying welcome to our world; each song on this is the soundtrack to our lives.

What advice do you have for young women who want to break in to the music industry?

I think it’s quite easy to be scared in this industry as a woman, we’re told constantly it’s a hard place for a woman. I suggest that you come with blinkers on, be focused on what you want to do and nothing will stop you: no man, woman or company can stop you if you truly believe in it.

Don’t let anything stop you because you’re invincible, inspire the next generation that want to come in. In so many years’ time the phrase ‘no place for a woman’ won’t exist at all.

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here did the name Bang Bang Romeo come from?

The way we write lyrics is like love, death and everything in between, so we took inspiration from Romeo and Juliet for Romeo. Then the music is quite powerful and hard hitting so we went with bang. It’s a name you don’t forget easily.

Don’t let anything stop you because you’re invincible Read the full interview online at www.sourcemagazine.org.uk Bang Bang Romeo’s debut album, A Heartbreaker’s Guide to The Galaxy, is out 14 June 2019

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