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
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
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
This leads us onto the official beginning of my third academic year at the De Montfort University where I wrote a promise to myself and reviewed my deadlines for the year which I now reflect on… A Third Year University Promise Dear myself; As it is your third year at De Montfort University, I am… Continue reading My Final Undergraduate Adventure at De Montfort University Leicester Pt 2
As the new year approaches, I finished I now reflect on my third year at De Montfort University Leicester, starting with my first mission. Recruiting a new PA team for the academic year. This, unfortunately, was followed by an emotional turmoil that I suffered through the summer, a few weeks prior to the start of the… Continue reading My Final Undergraduate Adventure at De Montfort University Leicester Pt 1
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
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
I think I’m lucky. The University of Derby takes disability into an enormous amount of consideration, that doesn’t mean they’re perfect; they still have to stop their delivery vans from blocking disabled bays, but they’re very supportive. 481 more words via Disability at University — Little Sea Bear
Three years ago I applied to the University of Derby, but it wasn’t something I spent ten minutes deciding. I probably spent well over a year at looking at universities, starting in the winter of my AS year at college. 810 more words via Choosing a University — Little Sea Bear
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
