In 2004, I took part in the London Bubble Theatre Project, which wasgreat as I love drama and got to be one the actors. The project lookedat issues like bullying and racism, so had a serious agenda, but wasstill really fun to do.
I've just finished a summer course at the National Youth Theatre andwould love to continue with drama in the future.
Recently, as part of the Citizenship Foundation's Youth Act scheme, Ihelped to organise workshops to raise awareness about sexual abuse inthe local community. I really enjoyed trying to help change attitudestowards sexual abuse and crime.
The workshops have proved that by speaking out you can really make adifference and all the positive feedback we have had has made it reallyworthwhile. The project has made me eager to carry on this sort of workand I hope to take a gap year around Europe to continue with it.
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