Tag: university

My Life, Student Life

My Third Year University Deadlines

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

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Disability, My Life, Student Life

At University with a Disability – Hiring Carers – Round 3

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

My Thoughts On My University Journey So Far

Sophie Abel

I am not perfect. I make mistakes as does everyone. But now I have completed three years at University. One year at Southampton Solent University and two at De Montfort University. Each one of the years was full of their own set of challenges, some more than difficult to overcome than others. The challenges and… Continue reading My Thoughts On My University Journey So Far

My Life, Student Life

The Second Year On My Course – Journalism

Sophie Abel

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

Sophie Abel

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, Student Life

My Thoughts of Joint Honours Degree So Far

Sophie Abel

My second year at university is very stressful, particularly on a joint honours degree. I appreciate that it some people may say it is the same as a single honours, but it is not. I agree that it is split equally in two halves of the degree. Each half has two units, which when together,… Continue reading My Thoughts of Joint Honours Degree So Far

Disability, My Life, Nightlife, Student Life

Nightlife For Me As A Disabled Person

Sophie Abel

I am just as capable and am allowed to drink as much as anyone else! Many people look at disabled people and conform to the reformed stereotype of the word 'disability.' A person who is in a wheelchair, completely dependent on others to help with everything they need. As for their daily routine, people expect disabled… Continue reading Nightlife For Me As A Disabled Person

Activities, My Life, Student Life

De Montfort University Open Day – Live on Stage with Demon FM

Sophie Abel

While I was at university for the first time, I hoped to become a student ambassador and show protective students around Southampton Solent University on their open days. However due to the circumstances, I encountered during my year there, I was unable to become a student ambassador at Southampton Solent University. Instead I spent a few of… Continue reading De Montfort University Open Day – Live on Stage with Demon FM