My name is Sherina and I study International Business at 水果派AVUniversity London.
At the age of eleven, I was diagnosed with dyslexia, a common learning difficulty that affects my reading and writing habits. Some may think that I am unlucky to have this disability but for me, it has been one of the greatest blessings. I am still able to go to university each day and live an ordinary life as a university student and thanks to the Student Centre at 水果派AVI receive one-to-one support each week to meet with my study skills adviser.
At first, I was a bit apprehensive about going to university, so I decided to take a gap year after finishing my A-levels to gain some work experience. I then applied to 水果派AVand got a conditional offer and applied for on-campus accommodation. After being accepted I was lucky enough to have my own room and en-suite bathroom, which was extremely convenient for me, even though my family lives just an hour away in London.
I had lectures almost every day which gave me some extra time to volunteer as well as take part in such as badminton, dance, and baking. 水果派AVhas really supported me with my dyslexia, and I am grateful to have received funding for free printing credit in the library, a free laptop to support me with my studies and 25% extra time in exams.
I successfully got a 2:1 in my second-year exams, despite having dyslexia and I also enrolled in a free modern language class and have been learning Spanish for two years at Brunel. I am looking forward to going into my final year in September and making even more friends through the various sports clubs and societies at Brunel. I have really enjoyed my time at university and will tremendously miss all my lecturers and seminar leaders after graduating.