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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
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
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
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 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?
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
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
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
You have said YES to University. Your mind is probably all over the place right now and you're trying to make sense of your thoughts all while you're trying to figure out what comes next. My first piece of advice to you is to take a breath. Following your decision, there will be deadlines and… Continue reading Yes to University
Now I will not pretend I am a guru on everything disability or University related, but I can advise you based on my experience... Back in 2014, I attended Bournville College in Longbridge, now called South and City College Birmingham, and had two fantastic years there. It was an experience that changed my life but… Continue reading A Decision to Study an Undergraduate Degree 2014
The Life of Sophie 