Disability, Reviews, Travel & More—from a student
This year consists of many new starts now and which are to come. One of which is the different PA’s and carers, who will support me through my second year at De Montfort University. First, we established who we were looking for and for which roles. My previous PA decided not to return to assist… Continue reading The First Change of The Year
Admittedly when the time got closer and I began to pack, I started to become really nervous but I gritted my teeth and pushed my fears down to do with later on. When packing was done (I never realised I had so much stuff) I set my eyes on planning "FreshersFest16." Purchasing a "FreshersFest16" wristband,… Continue reading Moving To Leicester
De Montfort University is one hour from Birmingham, so I’d be living away from home, but I could come home every weekend and sometimes during the week depending on my timetable. The main accommodation was split into two areas; there was a main lobby where the management office was and their front desk. There is also… Continue reading University Accommodation – De Montfort University
A few days after my PA/carer walked out, I received a knock on the door from my halls manager who explained it had come to a point where a mediation meeting had to be called. I was asked to give a statement on what had happened over the last few weeks and why. In my… Continue reading Mediation At University 2014
A big worry when I moved into halls in Southampton was the nights. I was worried about not being able to sleep because of the different surroundings, the change of bed and the lack of home comforts. The trouble with me is once I get a thought, particularly a fearful one in my head, it’s… Continue reading Living In Halls of Residence
Living in close proximity with other students for long periods of time provided its challenges. At the end of October, beginning of November I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of projects that were due in. How could so much be achieved in such a small amount of time with each deadline really close to… Continue reading Being Stressed At University
The Life of Sophie 