Resonating in the shape of things to come.

I went up to a Uni* way north today for their open day; I thought it would be quite useful but not spectacular. Well, I found it to be the complete opposite. I woke up at half five and laid in bed for a bit (yeah, I'm that sort of person) and decided to get up so we (being myself and my parents) could get off in good time as it's a 3 hour journey. After alot of driving around not being able to find the place (it could of been better sign-posted, to be honest) we get there..and do it in an amazing 2 hours. It's quite a small uni compared to, for example, my brother's Uni and various others I've been to, but it had a very homey and good atmosphere about it.

We were due to attend a lecture on BAs Media, but Occupational Therapy was on the agenda first so figured we may-aswell see what it's like. Well, well, well...the lecturer was a very good speaker, came across as incredibly honest, nice and on the ball, and the course not only provided a degree but actual experience; first year 6 weeks work experience, then second year 10 weeks work experience. I went to chat with her later and explained my medical and educational background (diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 12, subsequently missing months even terms off school, only gaining 4 and a half GCSEs and doing a BTEC course in Health and Social Care, etcetc) and bugger me (I know thats not proffessional for blog writing.) her area of interest is rheumatoid arthritis. I also stressed that I'm getting stressed with Maths as I'm re-taking it at GCSE level for around the fifth time and I couldn't believe what I heard next "Well" she said in a lower voice "to be honest with you, I shouldn't really say this, but if you don't get the Maths, don't feel as if you have to cross out Occupational Therapy, you know? Because at the end of the day, we want people who are creative and individual, and you really come across that way to me". She also asked when I'd be starting; "Oh, not until September 2010". "Hmm, it's a shame your not starting this year..".

I didn't realise until my dad pointed it out, but apparently all that she said completely evokes that she's really keen and interested in me, which is fantastic! A lecturer at a Uni interested in me? Shit. I never ever thought that would be in the equation, ever! Anyway, I'll stop boring you and sounding like this is all ego-driven (I don't want it to come across that way!), but really, today has just completely changed my mind set, got me back on track on my original health care job path that I'd be on and been passionate about from the start. It's also reminded me of what my brother once told me, being that there;s a Uni for everyone; I didn't really think it, but now I do; Uni doesn't seem out of reach anymore, and I think thats due to the lecturer putting across the feeling that, yeah, actually, work your socks off now and the worlds you're oyster as an OT. I've never been more motivated; I'm gonna get these A levels under my belt and get out there.

* for confidentiality and my own safety reasons, I won't be naming which Uni it is exactly I went to as there is a high chance I will be studying their in the future.