Twitter: I’m doing my Silver #IntAward #DofE Adventurous Journey this weekend
Facebook: I like doing the Award, and these friends like doing it too
FourSquare: This is where we are camping
Instagram: This is a vintage photograph of my tent
YouTube: Here I am in my tent
LinkedIn: I did my Bronze Award last year and here are the transferable skills, behaviours and attitudes I’ve been developing. Please give me a job.
G+: My dad works for Google and I’m doing the Award
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