At University with a Disability

Yes to University

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

At University with a Disability

A Decision to Study an Undergraduate Degree 2014

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

My Life

2022 – What a Year it’s Been

Well, another year is coming to a close. 2022 has gone really very quickly for me and my feet have barely touched the ground—another year of studying for my postgraduate degree, full of writing and hard work. Now I have finished and I couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, my physical and mental health has taken a… Continue reading 2022 – What a Year it’s Been

My Life

A Year On Reflection

Ten days until Christmas and just over a couple of weeks until New Year's Eve. Time to reflect on my little piece of the world. Awareness and cautiousness of coronavirus has become the norm, unfortunately, subtly changing the world we live in. Sadly, my Grandmother passed away from coronavirus after contracting it in hospital. Another… Continue reading A Year On Reflection

Disability, My Life

Hiring Carers – Round 6: The One with the Butter Cream Cake

Hello! Here we are again. I am in need of two brand new PAs/carers to assist me at home and at University. Back In July, after a year of being my PA, both Arianna and Penelope both handed in their resignations. I was sad about this as we all worked as a good team, but… Continue reading Hiring Carers – Round 6: The One with the Butter Cream Cake

My Life, Student Life

Is a masters degree worth pursuing? — Rock For Disability

I can’t believe it has been 8 years since I received my GCSE results, 5 years since I received my A-Level results and 2 years since I graduated from university with a BA in Journalism. But after all that hard work of revision, coursework deadlines and research assignments, I’m still unemployed. Why? I don’t know! […]… Continue reading Is a masters degree worth pursuing? — Rock For Disability

My Life, Student Life

The Second Year On My Course – Journalism

Now, lets talk Journalism! Practical Journalism 2 Compared to Practical Journalism 1, which was the equivalent of the unit I studied last year, this unit was definitely more challenging and there was a lot more pressure. Tutors gave us help and guidance, as well as all of the information that we all needed for all of the coursework. However,… Continue reading The Second Year On My Course – Journalism

My Life, Student Life

The Second Year On My Course – Creative Writing

First, let's talk about the creative writing part of my degree. Each of my two years on my creative writing part of the course has taught me that there are different forms of writing as well as genres. It has encouraged me to write in other genres other than the fantasy fiction genre that I am… Continue reading The Second Year On My Course – Creative Writing

My Life

Demon Media – Year One

After I emerged myself in my studies, I decided to get officially involved with Demon Media. Looking into the possible strands I could join, to see which one would best suit my timings and schedule, but also which one I would like to join and best express my personality. After long consideration, I choose to… Continue reading Demon Media – Year One