Disability, Reviews, Travel & More—from a student
My Life – My Choices
Nearly half a year after graduating from De Montfort University, I have and still miss the University a lot; the classes, the lecturers, my friends, the societies, the opportunities, everything. Without the risk of sounding too cheesy, I will cherish the memories. I continuously get asked what I'm going to do for a job and what my plans are for… Continue reading What is Next For Me?
Midway in the third year of De Monfort University, in among all of my work and deadlines, the realisation hit me as it dawned on me that it wouldn't be long before I graduated. I knew this day was coming, of course, I did, there was no question of that; but it was scary to… Continue reading Self Discovery
There's a number of restrictions that face not only wheelchair users but the disabled community as a whole and some we can overcome but others, unfortunately, we can't and we have to adjust and make the most of what opportunities we are given. I don't know if I'm the only one but due to my… Continue reading Disabled Travel and Adventures in Torrox Costa
On Saturday 13th of July 2019, I graduated from De Montfort University (DMU) with a 2:1 BA Hons in Creative Writing and Journalism. When I first started at university, three years prior, I didn’t think I would graduate let alone with a 2:1 grade. I moved through each year just concentrating on each moment not… Continue reading #DMUFORLIFE
In a previous post, I told you a little about my journey with Demon Fm. I formed a strong team which included an assistant producer, two presenters, a researcher, a social media assistant and a broadcast assistant. Now I was ready to start producing the Demon Chart Show which was broadcast live on Demon FM… Continue reading Producer of The Demon Chart Show
After an eventful year on Demon FM, here's my story of how I became the producer of the Demon Chart Show! For the last three years, I have had many opportunities to take at the University of De Montford. Now, with Graduation being so close, I am glad that I took them. One of these… Continue reading Becoming the Producer of The Demon Chart Show
De Montfort University was a very good disability orientated University; the whole campus was fully accessible and there was at least one lift always working in each of the buildings. The only challenge was when fire alarms went off and I was on the upper floors of buildings. Although there were fire evacuation points, these… Continue reading My Final Undergraduate Adventure at De Montfort University Leicester Pt 5
The location of the 'Changing Places' facility within Highcross Shopping Centre is on the ground floor of the main shopping centre, near the other toilets on that floor. There is also the correct symbol and sign within the other toilet signs on this floor which makes it easier for customers with disabilities to locate the… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ Highcross Shopping Centre
My final undergraduate adventure at DMU meant a lot of things had to come to an end but I think the thing that has made me saddest of all is saying goodbye to Demon Media and no longer being a part of it. Demon Media Magazine During my third and final year, I made the most… Continue reading My Final Undergraduate Adventure at De Montfort University Leicester Pt 4
Every undergraduate needs downtime and to be able to enjoy their entire University experiences as well as going there to study. Trust me, being in my third year scared me senseless and I was more than grateful to have time out and time to remember that yes I had studies to do but I also… Continue reading My Final Undergraduate Adventure at De Montfort University Leicester Pt 3
Rambling about writing, mostly
Putting ideas into words.
I love writing, reading, and all things bookish. For more about me, see my website: www.katerussell-writer.weebly.com
Sometimes the best ideas are associated with a red couch. . .
Poet, Writer
