The Pandora’s box images are very strong - keep them coming- keep the ball rolling. They’re only going to get stronger!
The hands project would be a lovely sort of narrative about the character of people, you could take some pictures of old and young hands too- some ones of Nan Johnson?- I really see hands as a personal part of people, especially after going to India where hands can show respect (and over here where we shake hands to show respect) and they are painted (along with feet) when dancing to highlight the moves that are made and when they get married too with the intricate art of Henna- they are a part of identity. I'm thinking of trying to do an animation with Georgia at some point about hands and feet! I find them really interesting and your photographs of them are lovely! (I thought they were Gina’s- long and elegant-like she is)
What is the title of your art exam? Do you have any general areas in which you're looking atm? You could always put up some of your sketchbook work in scraps if you're not happy with them as final pieces and I could have a look at them then.
Oh and btw the Pandora’s box pics are so strong that it wouldn't surprise me if someone walked in with them on my course- they are very mature- well done! and don't loose your memento just because you think you should be trying to do other things instead!