Student Life – Page 2 – The Life of Sophie

#DMUAble Initiative

Wed 14th Nov 2018Wed 31st Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

Following the decision of the re-election at DMU and having the disability representative role taken off me. I was greatly hurt and disappointed that I had worked so hard and I no longer had the position and lost confidence in the University. All summer, I have constantly been watchful of my emails to see if… Continue reading #DMUAble Initiative

My Third Year University Deadlines

Mon 12th Nov 2018Wed 31st Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

Now having been is lectures and workshops for a few weeks I have finally found and compacted all of my deadlines into a single place. Practical Journalism 3 ONE LIFE FEATURE This is a fancy title for writing a profiling piece on someone who has achieved a lot in their lives or has had something… Continue reading My Third Year University Deadlines

Disability, My Life, Student Life

10 Disability Horror Stories — Rock For Disability

Thu 8th Nov 2018Wed 31st Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

“It’s the most scariest time of the year, with the kids trick or treating and monsters appearing that will bring us to fear, it’s the most scariest time of the year! 👻💀☠️🤡👽👾🧟‍♂️🧛‍♂️👿🧙‍♂️🎃” Yes Halloween is here again but it isn’t all about ghosts, vampires, zombies and monsters. Just trying to live a daily life as […]… Continue reading 10 Disability Horror Stories — Rock For Disability

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A Third Year University Promise

Fri 2nd Nov 2018Mon 22nd Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

Now I have been in my third year for a few weeks, I have managed to get a feel for how this year is going to pan out and what is expected of me. My mind is chaotic and has been for a while now, but I have started to get things in order. I… Continue reading A Third Year University Promise

Disability, My Life, Student Life

FreshersFest18

Wed 31st Oct 2018Wed 31st Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

INTRODUCTION The end of September meant the start of another year at University. I don’t know where that summer went, way too quick for my liking. One minute, I was clicking submit for the last piece of my coursework, next, I was relaxing after a long year, doing all the things I loved to do… Continue reading FreshersFest18

Disability, My Life, Student Life

At University with a Disability – Hiring Carers – Round 3

Mon 29th Oct 2018Mon 22nd Oct 2018 Sophie Abel

The new academic year at De Montfort University is here once more. This time I'm going into my third year... Once again, the search was on for a PA/carer to assist me through the third year and hopefully shape my experience throughout the academic terms 2018-2019; so, I am able to graduate at the end… Continue reading At University with a Disability – Hiring Carers – Round 3

My Life, Student Life

Producer Application – Demon Chart Show

Mon 8th Oct 2018Mon 18th Feb 2019 Sophie Abel

Having presented on Demon FM for two years and had experience of presenting on two different strands, I wanted to try something different. Being on the radio and involved more in the media has always been an aspiration of mine. Over the years, I have always been aiming towards a career in radio, but I… Continue reading Producer Application – Demon Chart Show

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Re-Election

Fri 28th Sep 2018Fri 7th Sep 2018 Sophie Abel

After the results and the initial uproar following the elections, things went quiet for a while. I assumed that the right action had been taken and those who were involved had been spoken to and it had been dealt with. Then a few weeks after it all calmed down, I received an email that I was… Continue reading Re-Election

Disability, My Life, Student Life

#NotMyDSU

Wed 26th Sep 2018Fri 7th Sep 2018 Sophie Abel

As already explained on this blog, there was drama in this year's election as there is every year. It started off with petty squabbling or things of this nature. A lot of us had thrown all of our efforts into our campaign and tried and not get sucked into any of the drama. It is… Continue reading #NotMyDSU

Disability, My Life, Student Life

De Montfort University – Student Elections 2018

Mon 24th Sep 2018Thu 6th Sep 2018 Sophie Abel

After much debate and battling with myself, I decided to run as a candidate for the Disability Representative role at De Montfort University’s Student Union. If I won, I would be the representative for the next academic year, 2018-2019… Or that was the theory. I have congenital Cerebral Palsy which affects three of my limbs—known… Continue reading De Montfort University – Student Elections 2018