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Summer university residential!
Now we all like to feel prepared for the future, don’t we? So I feel the chance to spend 3 days at my first choice university during the summer was the best preparation possible for the September ahead. A chance to learn more about the course, attempt to navigate the campus, but more importantly meet the people who I will potentially be spending the next 3 years with. As I was packing for residential, besides thinking that my bag was far too small, I really didn’t know what to expect. Was everyone going to be really shy and quiet for the whole 3 days? Maybe the people in my flat…
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The end of ‘Life as a Sixth Form student’
Yet again I find my find myself at the end of an era, moving on to ‘bigger and better things’ they say, when it only seems like two minutes ago that I had finished my GCSE’s! After being at the same school for 7 years, I am not only finishing as a sixth form student but also saying a final goodbye to high school and all that it has entailed. In my opinion sixth form has been amazing in so many ways. Let’s forget about the stress of A-Levels, the late nights to get coursework in and students complaining over the dress code. I don’t even see the point in bringing…
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Planning for the next chapter… university!
Hello! Time is going so fast at the moment, it feels like two minutes ago that I started sixth form, never mind completing the first year and now applying to university! I believe that this is something which is an enormous decision for everyone, even just picking what you want to study can be challenging in itself! However if you have a disability it can make the decision of where to study even more complex than others. By going to a number of open days it meant that I was able to see what disability support they offered, whether this was a personal assistant, someone to take notes in lectures…
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Week 2- NCS independent living…
What would happen if you put 16 and 17 year olds, who have only known each other for a week, in university accommodation, letting them experience independent living? Well that’s what this week has been about! Halfway through my NCS program… 2 weeks in and it couldn’t have been more of an adventure. In all honesty I really didn’t know what to expect from this week- apart from not being told much (which made packing a suitcase fun) it was going to great fun, having the chance to spend more time with new friends and getting to know them all a bit more. It’s safe to say this week could not have been…
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Week 1- NCS residential…
You know when you have an absolutely amazing experience, or a great day- one that you’ll remember and cherish for years to come? This week has been one of those times, and here is why… The idea of going away to North Wales for 5 days with complete strangers probably would make the majority of people nervous, maybe even more so if you have very unpredictable medical conditions. However when Monday morning arrived I was excited for this challenge, looking forward to meeting new people and hoping for the best. I will just start off by saying that not only did I make friends in 5 days, I made friendships…
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NCS is official!
I know, I know, I have only just posted something. As per usual I have a lot to say….. To start with there was a lot of confusion about whether or not I was allowed to compete this summer residential due to medical conditions and uncontrolled epilepsy. However in the end it was agreed that I could take part, which is amazing- as I had been looking forward to it for so long!!! Now, for those of you who know what the NCS (National Citizenship Service) is, I will explain. You will be glad to know that it is a lot more exciting then it sounds, taking 4 weeks…
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The Year 12 mountain- COMPLETE
Summer has arrived, what a relief!!! 7 weeks off to recharge, relax and have some fun 🙂 Year 12 has been mad. Like each year of education, it’s a step up from what you are used to- having to learn more and more each time. Oh and the university preparation. I’d be lying if I said it was an easy step up from GCSE’s, but in reality that’s probably true for the majority of people studying at college or sixth form. When you think it will be fine with only 4 subjects and free periods- oh how wrong! The coursework, exams, extra curricular, but let’s not forget and the…
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Work experience- from the other side!
Hi! I know that title probably seems a little strange, so let me explain. This week I have had the privilege of working along side a team of physio’s. Like many people with cerebral palsy I receive physio myself, meaning that this was a chance for a bit of a role reversal. However this does including seeing the amount of admin work which was involved. Yes, I was aware that a lot of it was dealing with referrals, discharge forms, reports and general observations- this week allowed all of that to all be put into perspective. Also what I did on my placement and what I have been able to get out…
