PinnedAiden TsenA brief introduction to myself and this accountThis is a brief introduction to who I am, what the point of this Medium account is, and the other platforms I useAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Aiden TsenIt’s rude not to stare…at the Paralympians, right now — Aiden TsenThis is a response to Channel 4’s Paralympics slogan “It’s rude not to stare.” Which is true…in this very specific context.Aug 24, 20211Aug 24, 20211
Aiden Tsen4. Reentry: Back to hell, setting: New College, OxfordA story about returning to the place of your wildest dreams turned worst nightmareAug 23, 2021Aug 23, 2021
Aiden TsenOn the fierce protection of time — Aiden TsenI’ve always been prone to overwork to get ahead. Now though, I’m trying something new: looking after myself and relaxing.Aug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021
Aiden TsenTerminology Thursdays: reclaiming Queer — Aiden TsenSomeone asked me relatively recently if I’d write up my thoughts on the word ‘queer’. So one and a bit months later, here we are!Aug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021
Aiden Tsen3. Death: The end of an Oxford dreamA story about the narratives surrounding success we tell ourselvesAug 19, 20211Aug 19, 20211
Aiden Tsen2. Space: I wished to run away to the sky or the seaA story about chronic illness, having to grow up quickly and wanting to run away from everythingAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021
Aiden TsenImplementing diversity in a non-tokenistic way — Aiden TsenMy work centres around diversity and inclusion, giving a lot of organisations advice. So here’s the simple version thereof!Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Aiden TsenWhat does it mean to be the troubled eldest?I’m the oldest of three, always both the ‘smartest’ and most troubled. Here I reflect on what it means to be a good older brother.Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
Aiden Tsen1. Work: Another 20-year-old WorkaholicA story about trying to be the best in a world where everyone is trying to be the best, when you’re starting on the back footAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021