Ok, I admit it, I told a little fib in yesterday's entry... As I'm sure you gathered, I've already applied for my course, so this blog isn't quite from "application onward".
If you want any advice on applying, it would be to do it early, get someone to read your personal statement (like a local college - they usually help their own students to apply, and could prove to be a good resource) and ask someone who really likes you (and knows a lot about team working and the kind of things that an employer would be looking for) to write your cover letter! I also made it clear that I'm a mum, because the way I look at it, some universities might turn you down, but if they're the type that will, then do you really want to go there?
After an interview, I got a place at York - my first choice - and they've known from the start that I have another life to think about. The lovely man who interviewed me asked a ton of questions about my boy, and beamed from ear to ear when my face lit up talking about him! I have been so understood, and probably so lucky.
Rather than taking A-levels, I took my qualifications in practical work (as in 'I practically worked!') but still gained the equivalent UCAS points to get into the Masters course straight off. I'm a mum, yes, but I have proven myself academically and have practical experience - being a mum shouldn't come into play, and my qualifications are equivalent to A-levels.
Of the five universities that I applied for, three didn't agree.
I won't name names, and I couldn't possibly comment on their decision making process. I don't know why they turned me down but I really hope that it wasn't because I have a son.
It's not all sunshine and rainbows just because I got onto the course! Plenty more hardships to go! Some that have happened already - I'll bring you up to speed soon.
In the meantime, a friend messaged me after my introduction yesterday, saying 'uve got "balls"!'... It reminded me of this quote, which I love;
"Why do people say 'grow some balls'? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding." - Betty White
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