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A Journey Back to Channing with Chiara Lewis
Episode 41
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Chiara Lewis reflects on her time at Channing, her passion for languages, and the importance of emotional intelligence in a technology-driven world. She shares her experiences studying at Cambridge, her year abroad in Paris, and her journey into journalism. Chiara emphasises the significance of resilience, self-belief, and cultural exchange, while also reminiscing about cherished traditions from her school days. Takeaways Chiara left Channing in 2021 after a long tenure since 2007.She fondly remembers her favorite subjects, particularly languages and English.Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill that technology cannot replicate.The decline in language learning is concerning for cultural exchange.Chiara's year abroad in Paris was transformative and challenging.She emphasizes the importance of saying yes to new experiences.Mistakes are part of the learning process and should not be feared.Living independently in Paris taught her valuable life skills.Chiara's journalism journey began with student publications at Cambridge.Channing traditions fostered creativity and community spirit.