Maddy Thompson is a student at South Downs College studying Multimedia Journalism. She enjoys writing and had a story published in a book. After college, she hopes to get a job or apprenticeship in media like being a columnist. She is keeping her university options open and researching Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Brighton universities. Maddy is trying to get work experience at local newspapers and sent a letter to Portsmouth News. She maintains an online portfolio and social media profiles to showcase her work and make contacts in the industry.