Alycia Leach is a writer at The Direct. She joined The Direct in November 2020 and prides herself on being a lifelong gamer and Star Wars fan.
Before joining The Direct, Alycia studied History at the University of Cambridge. She holds a first-class degree and also served as the Vice-President of the Cambridge Union Society. She graduated in 2020.
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