So my 'journey' began one afternoon at college when Project Trust came in on a lunchtime to do a presentation, I practically had to fight my way into the classroom because it was so full. Until this point I had no idea about where I was going to go after college; I knew about University because it's all everyone talked about, but I had no idea what I wanted to do, and I knew I didn't want to choose the wrong course and waste my money. Then the presentation began. Straight away I was transfixed by the photos, the stories, the people, the places! It looked AMAZING. Why had no one told me about this before?! This was what I wanted to do. Excitement and relief flooded over me and I all but ran home and thrust the leaflet under my Mum's nose, begging to be allowed to do it. Thankfully she and my Dad said yes.
The next stage was Selection Week. My selection week was in early November 2011, on the Isle of Coll in the Hebrides, Scotland. It was freezing. It was brilliant. It was one of the best weeks of my life. I won't divulge the details of the week as the schedule is a very well kept secret :P But I can tell you that I had my very first experience of sheep herding! After selection week I had the agonising wait to see if I recieved a letter offering me a place, it's the most nervous I've ever felt, ever! More nervous than opening exam results.
Thankfully I did get a place and I am heading for Big Bend, Swaziland this summer! I can't wait!
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| Lovely scenery of Coll |
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Writing our names and selection course in the sand during some free time to explore the island of Coll during our selection week! |
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| Me and some friends from selection freezing up on deck coming back from Coll! |
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