Education, education, education...
Education has been a massive part of my life, despite everything I have faced & continue to face.
As someone from another country with English as a second langauage I certainly struggled to fit in school life, but that didn't stop me from progressing further to where I am today & for that I am proud of myself.
Primary School
Starting primary school is one thing, but then having to start in year 5 was another & it was definite struggle for me, I found it diffcult to fit in, ask for help or make friends due to language barriers. In all honestly my primary school experience was the worst & I hated it.
Due to having a terrible primary school experience, I was certainly terrified when starting secondary school for many reasons...
Secondary school
Starting secondary school is terrifying for anyone, but for me that fear esclated pretty quickly. Firstly because I had experienced rejection once & was afraid it could happen again. Secondly, I wasn't fluent in English & was still learning so I nervous about being around people...But I think my main fear was being judged & bullied (which sadly did happen).
I started Kelmscott School in 2007 & left in 2012. Throughout the five years I certainly faced obstacles. Bullying, discrimination, judgmental remarks & so on. In all honesty there were numerous times when I wanted to quit school because I didn't see a point, yet at the same time I didn't want to leave...What do you do when you're stuck between two choices???
However, despite being a victim of bullying & judgments for reasons I never understood till after I left school, I do have many cherised memories from my time at school.
I admit I wasn't a perfect student, I mean despite never having a detention or having 100% punctuality, I did have poor attendence during my my first few years at school & even though I worked as hard as everyone else I was never above my targeted grades (OK. Maybe, sometimes).
Whilst I love learning & doing my best. I was also trying to fit in & since I had a bad experience of making friends at primary school I closed myself off from trying at secondary...It's no secret that I spent most of my free time in the library but at the same time that made me feel sad & left out... I wanted friends, but I struggled with that... Instead I found myself more comfortable in the company of adults, I think part of me just wanted someone to talk to rather than being by myself all the time
As the years went by, I noticed a classmate in my form who was the only person that didn't bully (or rather hate me as I used to think) & towards the end of year 9 I finally got the courage to talk to her...Honestly, I'm glad I did because now after all these years she's my best friend, my sister... She's my first ever best friend & never has she ever judged me, but accepted me for I am 💕
I sitll loved my time at Kelmscott because it made me who I am today, I developed as a person & at the end of year 11 I realised a lot... I Changed, I didn't let those bullies win, I overcame my fears of being different & I accepted myself as who I am & knowing that I spent five year of being bullied, judged as well as having two operations during all that made me even me stronger & determained to carry on with my education.
Okay... I started Leyton Sixth Form College in 2012 enrolling on Level 1 BTEC Health & Social Care, leaving in 2016 with astonishing grades & unforgettable memories.
Admittedly my college experience was miles better than my experience at Kelmscott & I despite the many more obstacles I faced in college which this time around had nothing to do with bullying or anything like that... The obstacles at college were more because of self doubt/confidence...
Yes, throughout the four years I developed a lot as person, I was more outgoing, came out my shel, voiced my opinions (sometimes) l & I contributed a lot to activities outside my academic studies. I
met great people throughout the years & some which I am proud to call my best friends...
But at the same time I was struggling. I was struggling to understand my medical conditions because during my first two year at college I began questioning the doctors at every appointment I went to & I think that just put on edge when I was in my 3rd year because it was a horrible year for me where I focused on my studies & ignored the fact my health was getting worse (NEVER DO THAT!!!) It was the worst mistake I ever made, but it opened my eyes. I realised that education will always be there...I could study at any point in my life... That's when I began to prioritise my health above everything else...
My last year at college almost never happened because I wanted to quit (history repeats itself), I was too scared to go back...But, I am so so glad that I went back for my final year because I learnt an important lesson:
My medical conditons are lifelong & there will be times when my studies will be distrupted, there will be times when I'll fall on my face but no matter how many times I fall I will ALWAYS get back up! I am not alone, I won't let my conditions control my life & define me...
I absolutely loved my time at college, I had many laughs, many joyful moments & I wouldn't change those times for anything because they made me a better person
University
Never...Never in a million years did I ever thing I'd be at university... The thought never crossed my mind during my years at school, I think it was something I started thinking about whilst in my last two years at college
Applying to five universities is one thing, but getting conditional offers is another...I had a lot of self doubt during the process & never thought I'd 1 conditional offer let alone 5!!? 😱 Now that was phenomenal moment & totally unbelieveable 😁
Yet, getting into University College London was the biggest suprise of all, totally unexpected but absolutely amazing!!
Studying BA Education Studies at one the global universities is a dream come true & I am having a blast! 😀😀
Won't lie! The last few years have been tough, again facing obstacles both personally & academically, but this experience is nothing other than a total blast!
All in all, education has been a huge huge part of my life & regardless of what I face I will never stop learning...
Here's my lesson to YOU!
Never stop reaching for your goals, never let anything get in the way of your dreams! Go out there & do something amazing today & always be proud of yourself!
😃😃
Primary School
Starting primary school is one thing, but then having to start in year 5 was another & it was definite struggle for me, I found it diffcult to fit in, ask for help or make friends due to language barriers. In all honestly my primary school experience was the worst & I hated it.
Due to having a terrible primary school experience, I was certainly terrified when starting secondary school for many reasons...
Secondary school
Starting secondary school is terrifying for anyone, but for me that fear esclated pretty quickly. Firstly because I had experienced rejection once & was afraid it could happen again. Secondly, I wasn't fluent in English & was still learning so I nervous about being around people...But I think my main fear was being judged & bullied (which sadly did happen).
I started Kelmscott School in 2007 & left in 2012. Throughout the five years I certainly faced obstacles. Bullying, discrimination, judgmental remarks & so on. In all honesty there were numerous times when I wanted to quit school because I didn't see a point, yet at the same time I didn't want to leave...What do you do when you're stuck between two choices???
However, despite being a victim of bullying & judgments for reasons I never understood till after I left school, I do have many cherised memories from my time at school.
I admit I wasn't a perfect student, I mean despite never having a detention or having 100% punctuality, I did have poor attendence during my my first few years at school & even though I worked as hard as everyone else I was never above my targeted grades (OK. Maybe, sometimes).
Whilst I love learning & doing my best. I was also trying to fit in & since I had a bad experience of making friends at primary school I closed myself off from trying at secondary...It's no secret that I spent most of my free time in the library but at the same time that made me feel sad & left out... I wanted friends, but I struggled with that... Instead I found myself more comfortable in the company of adults, I think part of me just wanted someone to talk to rather than being by myself all the time
As the years went by, I noticed a classmate in my form who was the only person that didn't bully (or rather hate me as I used to think) & towards the end of year 9 I finally got the courage to talk to her...Honestly, I'm glad I did because now after all these years she's my best friend, my sister... She's my first ever best friend & never has she ever judged me, but accepted me for I am 💕
I sitll loved my time at Kelmscott because it made me who I am today, I developed as a person & at the end of year 11 I realised a lot... I Changed, I didn't let those bullies win, I overcame my fears of being different & I accepted myself as who I am & knowing that I spent five year of being bullied, judged as well as having two operations during all that made me even me stronger & determained to carry on with my education.
College
Who would have thought I would spend 4 years at college doing the same course!? Obviously, not me 😂 Okay... I started Leyton Sixth Form College in 2012 enrolling on Level 1 BTEC Health & Social Care, leaving in 2016 with astonishing grades & unforgettable memories.
Admittedly my college experience was miles better than my experience at Kelmscott & I despite the many more obstacles I faced in college which this time around had nothing to do with bullying or anything like that... The obstacles at college were more because of self doubt/confidence...
Yes, throughout the four years I developed a lot as person, I was more outgoing, came out my shel, voiced my opinions (sometimes) l & I contributed a lot to activities outside my academic studies. I
met great people throughout the years & some which I am proud to call my best friends...
But at the same time I was struggling. I was struggling to understand my medical conditions because during my first two year at college I began questioning the doctors at every appointment I went to & I think that just put on edge when I was in my 3rd year because it was a horrible year for me where I focused on my studies & ignored the fact my health was getting worse (NEVER DO THAT!!!) It was the worst mistake I ever made, but it opened my eyes. I realised that education will always be there...I could study at any point in my life... That's when I began to prioritise my health above everything else...
My last year at college almost never happened because I wanted to quit (history repeats itself), I was too scared to go back...But, I am so so glad that I went back for my final year because I learnt an important lesson:
My medical conditons are lifelong & there will be times when my studies will be distrupted, there will be times when I'll fall on my face but no matter how many times I fall I will ALWAYS get back up! I am not alone, I won't let my conditions control my life & define me...
I absolutely loved my time at college, I had many laughs, many joyful moments & I wouldn't change those times for anything because they made me a better person
University
Never...Never in a million years did I ever thing I'd be at university... The thought never crossed my mind during my years at school, I think it was something I started thinking about whilst in my last two years at college
Applying to five universities is one thing, but getting conditional offers is another...I had a lot of self doubt during the process & never thought I'd 1 conditional offer let alone 5!!? 😱 Now that was phenomenal moment & totally unbelieveable 😁
Yet, getting into University College London was the biggest suprise of all, totally unexpected but absolutely amazing!!
Studying BA Education Studies at one the global universities is a dream come true & I am having a blast! 😀😀
Won't lie! The last few years have been tough, again facing obstacles both personally & academically, but this experience is nothing other than a total blast!
All in all, education has been a huge huge part of my life & regardless of what I face I will never stop learning...
Here's my lesson to YOU!
Never stop reaching for your goals, never let anything get in the way of your dreams! Go out there & do something amazing today & always be proud of yourself!
😃😃
