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A brief introduction to myself and this account

This is a brief introduction to who I am, what the point of this Medium account is, and the other platforms I use

2 min readAug 16, 2021

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A brief introduction to myself and this account

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Aiden Tsen

It’s rude not to stare…at the Paralympians, right now — Aiden Tsen

This is a response to Channel 4’s Paralympics slogan “It’s rude not to stare.” Which is true…in this very specific context.

5 min readAug 24, 2021

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4. Reentry: Back to hell, setting: New College, Oxford

A story about returning to the place of your wildest dreams turned worst nightmare

7 min readAug 23, 2021

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Aiden smiles and waves goodbye to the viewer against the backdrop of a blue sky. They are wearing a Sunflower lanyard and a New College, Oxford puffer jacket with their initials on it

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On the fierce protection of time — Aiden Tsen

I’ve always been prone to overwork to get ahead. Now though, I’m trying something new: looking after myself and relaxing.

5 min readAug 21, 2021

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On the fierce protection of time — Aiden Tsen

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Terminology Thursdays: reclaiming Queer — Aiden Tsen

Someone 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!

6 min readAug 19, 2021

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Terminology Thursdays: reclaiming Queer — Aiden Tsen

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3. Death: The end of an Oxford dream

A story about the narratives surrounding success we tell ourselves

5 min readAug 19, 2021

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Aiden stands in a spotlight wearing headphones and reading from a book titled with their name. They are tired, with dark bags under their eyes, and their lip shakes as they say “I want (have) to suspend my studies at Oxford.”

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2. Space: I wished to run away to the sky or the sea

A story about chronic illness, having to grow up quickly and wanting to run away from everything

6 min readAug 17, 2021

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A person wearing a t-shirt with a cloud pattern stands with their back to the viewer and with a tear running down their cheek. In the background is a wave inspired by Hokusai and a cloudy blue sky

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Implementing diversity in a non-tokenistic way — Aiden Tsen

My work centres around diversity and inclusion, giving a lot of organisations advice. So here’s the simple version thereof!

6 min readAug 16, 2021

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Implementing diversity in a non-tokenistic way — Aiden Tsen

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What 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.

6 min readAug 13, 2021

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What does it mean to be the troubled eldest?

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1. Work: Another 20-year-old Workaholic

A 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 foot

5 min readAug 11, 2021

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1. Work: Another 20-year-old Workaholic

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Aiden Tsen

Aiden Tsen

Aiden is an autistic public speaker, writer, artist and aspiring social entrepreneur. They run their own blog (aidentsen.com) and art Instagram (@a.creatsen)

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