Congratulations! You have University offers and now you decide where YOU want to study for your undergraduate degree. The first thing to do is take a deep breath, I know how stressful it is to have got to this point. Checking your emails every five minutes to see whether you had got an offer. Now,… Continue reading Undergraduate Degree – My Advice For Choosing a University
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My Life – My Choices
Undergraduate Application Advice
The UCAS Form Writing your UCAS application and applying to different Universities and making a decision about which University you want to study at can be a strenuous time but it's about time management. I would not make any hard and fast decisions straight away and give yourself time, maybe six months to a year… Continue reading Undergraduate Application Advice
My Application & Decision 2014
Application 2014 Beginning my application to UCAS for undergraduate study in 2014 was something else! I had been to all of the open days I wanted and thought about all of them, weighing up what I'd seen and heard about all the courses and Universities. Signing up to the UCAS website meant my application had… Continue reading My Application & Decision 2014
‘Changing Places’ – Lower Gardens Bournemouth
The 'Changing Places' is in the lower gardens of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the main shopping centre and it is located next to public toilets, accessed externally from the park. At the door, there was no 'Changing Places' symbol to indicate that it was a 'Changing Places', rather there was only a standard… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ – Lower Gardens Bournemouth
Undergraduate Open Days Advice
I have my own University stories to share with you as my readers but lets start with sharing my own experiences on my undergraduate open days. My Undergraduate Open Day Experience 2014 My Undergraduate Open Day Experience 2016 First things first; well done for sticking to your decision to go to University. It is a… Continue reading Undergraduate Open Days Advice
My Undergraduate Open Day Experience 2014
I was anxious to go to my chosen open days but I knew that seeing the campus and viewing the course I would intend to study is important to do in person as opposed to just online. As a potential student with a disability I knew that it was imperative to visit these open days… Continue reading My Undergraduate Open Day Experience 2014
‘Changing Places’ and why is it Important?
Changing Places are accessible toilets that accommodate those with more profound disabilities that cannot use a standard disabled toilet. There is extra equipment in place such as a hoist, changing bed, and a shower. These facilities can provide those with disabilities extra support and comfort when using a public toilet. The Changing Place campaign was… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ and why is it Important?
Preparing for Undergraduate Open Days Advice
Visiting Universities on open days can be exciting as you look at your options. You may already have all these ideas and plans ahead of attending University open days and that's good, but take a breath and concentrate on each step. I hope my advice will help you too. Read my own thoughts on preparing… Continue reading Preparing for Undergraduate Open Days Advice
Prep for a Series of Undergraduate Open Days 2014
University ran in my family but it was a big decision to study for an undergraduate degree. The next step in preparing for University is to look at their open days. My college suggested that I look into University and attend open days quite early on to know my options. Just for curiosity, I looked… Continue reading Prep for a Series of Undergraduate Open Days 2014
Ableism – Society & Disability
Society is very ableist on how it is built, and how it functions. Small changes are being made to accommodate the disabled community, but this happens out of demand and necessity as opposed to willingness! There are many different disabilities within the disabled community, so I cannot speak for all, but I see minimal efforts… Continue reading Ableism – Society & Disability