Katy Hughes
I am a final year undergraduate from England. I'm still very new at writing professionally, but I have been writing for my own enjoyment in one form or another since I was about six years old. I started with poetry and short stories, but have recently expanded into non fiction and more informative/analytical pieces.
I am studying a joint honours bachelor's degree, the main focus of which has been Politics. In particular, I have focused on the politics of the European Union, and the effects of nationalism and ethnic conflict around the world. I have also been lucky enough to study abroad with students from Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. This has given me a real insight into the politics of Central and Eastern Europe.
The other half of my degree deals with American Studies. I have an extensive knowledge of how the American political system functions, and am particularly knowledgeable on the subject of the Presidency and the Executive Branch. In addition, I have spent some time studying twentieth century American literature and film, and am currently writing a dissertation on Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation.
I have spent the last two summers working in restaurant kitchens. This has given me a real insight into the dynamics of the kitchen as a workplace, and has also extended my knowledge of how the service industry works as a whole. Of course, it has also taught me a lot about food and the art of cooking.
Up until the age of seventeen, I attended a local dance school. I have participated in dozens of performances, the highlights of which have been taking part in a variety show at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, and competing in the All England Dance festival at Sadler's Wells. I am a huge fan of the performing arts, and love being on either side of the stage.
My passion is travelling. Experiencing different cultures and exploring the world is a great way to expand my horizons as a writer, in that it supplies me with both new subject matter and alternate points of view to my own.
You can read other articles that I've written at www.helium.com/users/91779
Latest Articles
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Learning ItalianTimes of Day & Days of the Week
This lesson will teach how to refer to the various times of day and days of the week. Numbers 11 to 20 are also included. Conjugating verbs ending in "are" is explained.
Oct 16, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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What Is Nationalism?
How should Nationalism be defined? An overview of its meaning, followed by a brief examination of its positive and negative forms.
May 6, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The Nixon Presidency
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
Apr 27, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The Johnson Presidency
This article examines Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as looking at his other foreign policy achievements and his Great Society Program.
Apr 27, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The John F. Kennedy Presidency
An overview of the foreign and domestic policies followed by Kennedy during his short time as President of the United States.
Apr 27, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The Eisenhower Presidency
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Apr 27, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The Truman Presidency
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Apr 26, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
Apr 26, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka
A brief evaluation of how British colonialism has brought about the current conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
Apr 20, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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Matthew Bourne Remakes Nutcracker!
Matthew Bourne has bravely taken on this classic Christmas ballet and branded it with his own distinctive mark. But how does it compare to the original?
Apr 20, 2008
- Katy Hughes
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