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I also got to meet some of my favourite music journalists and got tips from them, I'm still in contact with one of them.

I've written articles about politics, life at Coombeshead, the inspiring Herald Express columnist Lincoln Shaw, babies of the year, expedition-goers, marathon runners, local gigs and I've even got to interview some of my favourite bands, as well as former number one band 5ive for nme.com.

In July I helped Our Lady and St Patrick's Primary School, Teignmouth, co-ordinate and edit their school magazine with my friend and fellow journalism student Emma Crome. I've learnt how rewarding this job can be, especially with help from people prepared to share there time, skills and knowledge with me.

I would describe journalism as a career where you learn best from hands-on experience and I definitely couldn't have got this far without the support and enthusiasm from everyone at college, home and the Herald Express.

I think my favourite thing is the line I use when my mobile rings, because most of the time, in the words of punk bands The Clash, it's "London Calling!"

To read our original story about Christine's achievement, click here.

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