Disability, Reviews, Travel & More—from a student
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
Standing up for what’s right and for what I believe in has always been the top of my priorities as I have grown up, I believe in equal chances and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of ability. I have had Cerebral Palsy since birth, affecting all four of my limbs and causes me to use… Continue reading Student Elections At University
A few weeks ago, you were able to get to know a little bit more about me and where I am in life… Now here is more about me and my disability… I have Cerebral Palsy and it affects both my legs and left arm, it has caused me to use a wheelchair and will… Continue reading My Life, My Disability
Hi, my name is Sophie Abel and I am 22 years – old. I am currently in my third year of study at De Montfort University, studying Creative Writing & Journalism. I am a bubbly friendly person who can’t resist a challenge. I write regularly for my university’s magazine, ‘The Demon’ getting published in print… Continue reading Who am I?
This year’s Halloween party was great. Before the party date, Melody and I found our outfits and Melody planned to do our make up for the party, which would go with our chosen outfits. My outfit, in particular, had a lot to do with my circumstances at the zoo party. Unfortunately, I was unable to… Continue reading DMU’s Halloween Ball 2018
Originally, when I applied to be the Demon Chart Show producer, I did it no way think that I would be successful in securing the role, but to my utter delight I did and I am loving every second of it. The week after Freshers Week all of the strand producers had to attend a… Continue reading Demon Chart Show Recruits Freshers 2018
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
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
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
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
The Life of Sophie 