We asked OU students to send us creative writing pieces on the theme ‘Culture’, for our Freshers Writing Competition as part of Freshers Fortnight 2022 (25 Jan – 6 Feb). We received 19 brilliant entries, and the judging panel had the difficult task of choosing the winners.
The winners are as follows...
FIRST PRIZE
‘The "Encanto" Effect: What can the success of Disney's latest blockbuster tell us about global cultures?’ by Shona.
Read the piece here.
SECOND PRIZE
‘Assimilating’ by Jackie.
Read the piece here.
THIRD PRIZE
‘Culture’ by Bliss.
Read the piece here.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
‘Italy’s Hidden Gem’ by Suzanne de Polo-Bajor.
Read the piece here.
If you love writing and fancy getting your work out there, why not try writing for our online magazine The Hoot?