Hi Guys,
I’m still high from all my great news, but being offered places at two great universities was quite difficult to decide which to accept. Here is the breakdown of my uni application so far:
* London College Communication, University of the Arts London = Unconditional Offer
* University of East London = Unsuccessful Offer
* University College Falmouth = Withdrew Application
* University for the Creative Arts at Farnham = Unconditional Offer
Well, my choice (that I selected on UCAS ) is:
University for the Creative Arts at Farnham = ACCEPTED Offer
HURRAH!!! I’m so excited and anxious, but utterly cannot wait to start in September!
For more details, read more about my course I’m going to start, and click here and here to discover more about UCA Farnham. Please do tell me what you think…
Chat soon. Bye for now.
– TRHL
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Sunday 25 January 2009
Lunch w/ Friends
Earlier today, Sarah and I had lunch w/ Nila and James (who also work at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign HQ in London w/ me) at Belgique. Though sadly, James couldn’t make it, and was greatly missed…
Nevertheless, Sarah, Nila, and me had a very nice time together. We just chatted away and ate lots of Belgique’s tasty treats! But, we had to leave reasonably soon b/c they were closing. All in all, it was still an enjoyable day out, and hopefully I’ll be able to do that more once I get my new wheelchair…
Nevertheless, Sarah, Nila, and me had a very nice time together. We just chatted away and ate lots of Belgique’s tasty treats! But, we had to leave reasonably soon b/c they were closing. All in all, it was still an enjoyable day out, and hopefully I’ll be able to do that more once I get my new wheelchair…
Friday 23 January 2009
"God attack the Queen… Send big dogs after her… That bite her bum…"
Bollocks! Today, the UK is officially at the start of a recession… Start praying everyone!
Wednesday 21 January 2009
Uni Update
“It's a new dawn,
It's a new day,
It's a new life,
For me…
And I'm feeling good…”
As I mentioned last week, yesterday was my interview for the BA Hons Advertising & Brand Communication course at University for the Creative Arts in Farnham .
I got there about 14:50, 20 minutes late no thanks to the bloody TomTom! But, upon arrival the receptionist at the main entrance was very understanding, and waiting there for a few minutes Mr. P. – the course Senior Lecturer, Head of Creative and Year 1 Co-ordinator – came up to me and said hello; he was the same guy that I met for the UCA Open Day back in October, and I was happy he was the one interviewing me b/c he’s a really entertaining person.
Once we settled into his office around the conference table, he first gave a UCA goodie bag: Inside the bag was rubric’s cube w/ the course, and an apple, a banana and a chocolate. Why? B/c they symbolize the name of the course – Advertising & Brand Communication. Just something fun and quirky for prospective students to take home…
Next, he showed me an approximate 10 minute video (on his MacBook Pro) of a Year 2 student that was quite good, which he asked me questions about. Then I showed him my portfolio, which he seemed to like. Following this, Mr. P. showed me a presentation about the course, but took a while to get through since it had lots of samples of wicked stuff the students do (that he’d majorly upgraded from when last saw it in October b/c he’s constantly bettering the course), which was very interesting. Mainly as Mr. P. is a bloody hilarious and animated lecturer that you become so infixed listening to him, and is very frank swearing and everything saying that real world is unfiltered so his class is unfiltered; and there’s just something about hear him that you know his class would be really good, even my carers enjoyed the presentation. He at that point showed a few videos students had made for clients such as VW, FedEx, and more, et cetera.
Finally, Mr. P. gave feedback about my portfolio: He said that he really like my writing (adding that my personal statement was one of the best he’d seen), however my visuals were not up to par, but said that I might improve if I start uni; though, I did tell him that I did struggle w/ the visuals in my portfolio due to my disability b/c don’t have any physical support until once uni begins. Internally, I was like “okay, let’s see what happens, but don’t you hopes up…” b/c I went into the interview thinking I already have an acceptance from LCC, and if I don’t get accepted at UCA, up yours to them… He then talked for bit more, and as I was about to leave his office, he stands up and right on the spot says, “Well, I’m going to offer you a place on the course…” I almost shat myself! HURRAH!!! I totally wasn't expecting that at all, and after I got home and all day today I have been so happy and practically bouncing off the walls in elation!
I cannot believe I got accepted into two excellent universities in less than a week, and now all I want to do is figure a few things out and make my decision by next Tuesday b/c I take too long deciding the issue gets more complicated than it actually is. I’ll definitely keep you all informed about my decision.
Also, about the other universities I’ve applied to, University of East London (UEL) and University College Falmouth (UCF) in Cornwall 5+ hours away near the ocean, my application was mixed. At UEL my application was “Unsuccessful” there. Why? I don’t really know: WAN*ERS! Well, I didn’t really want to go there anyway, and the only reason I chose it was b/c it was so close to my home. And about my UCF application, they actually invited me for an interview on 29 January for the second stage of their application process. However, 16 January I was finally able to get in touch w/ them to tell them thank you for your invitation, but sadly I would like to cancel my application b/c of the severity of disability and personal circumstances, despite me really loving the uni and the course. It sucks, but it just wasn’t a practical or realistic place for me to study.
That’s about it. Anyway, this is the start of new, very exciting and bloody scary chapter in my life, and I think I’d be happy studying at either uni, LCC or UCA. Hoping for the best! Wish me luck…
It's a new day,
It's a new life,
For me…
And I'm feeling good…”
As I mentioned last week, yesterday was my interview for the BA Hons Advertising & Brand Communication course at University for the Creative Arts in Farnham .
I got there about 14:50, 20 minutes late no thanks to the bloody TomTom! But, upon arrival the receptionist at the main entrance was very understanding, and waiting there for a few minutes Mr. P. – the course Senior Lecturer, Head of Creative and Year 1 Co-ordinator – came up to me and said hello; he was the same guy that I met for the UCA Open Day back in October, and I was happy he was the one interviewing me b/c he’s a really entertaining person.
Once we settled into his office around the conference table, he first gave a UCA goodie bag: Inside the bag was rubric’s cube w/ the course, and an apple, a banana and a chocolate. Why? B/c they symbolize the name of the course – Advertising & Brand Communication. Just something fun and quirky for prospective students to take home…
Next, he showed me an approximate 10 minute video (on his MacBook Pro) of a Year 2 student that was quite good, which he asked me questions about. Then I showed him my portfolio, which he seemed to like. Following this, Mr. P. showed me a presentation about the course, but took a while to get through since it had lots of samples of wicked stuff the students do (that he’d majorly upgraded from when last saw it in October b/c he’s constantly bettering the course), which was very interesting. Mainly as Mr. P. is a bloody hilarious and animated lecturer that you become so infixed listening to him, and is very frank swearing and everything saying that real world is unfiltered so his class is unfiltered; and there’s just something about hear him that you know his class would be really good, even my carers enjoyed the presentation. He at that point showed a few videos students had made for clients such as VW, FedEx, and more, et cetera.
Finally, Mr. P. gave feedback about my portfolio: He said that he really like my writing (adding that my personal statement was one of the best he’d seen), however my visuals were not up to par, but said that I might improve if I start uni; though, I did tell him that I did struggle w/ the visuals in my portfolio due to my disability b/c don’t have any physical support until once uni begins. Internally, I was like “okay, let’s see what happens, but don’t you hopes up…” b/c I went into the interview thinking I already have an acceptance from LCC, and if I don’t get accepted at UCA, up yours to them… He then talked for bit more, and as I was about to leave his office, he stands up and right on the spot says, “Well, I’m going to offer you a place on the course…” I almost shat myself! HURRAH!!! I totally wasn't expecting that at all, and after I got home and all day today I have been so happy and practically bouncing off the walls in elation!
I cannot believe I got accepted into two excellent universities in less than a week, and now all I want to do is figure a few things out and make my decision by next Tuesday b/c I take too long deciding the issue gets more complicated than it actually is. I’ll definitely keep you all informed about my decision.
Also, about the other universities I’ve applied to, University of East London (UEL) and University College Falmouth (UCF) in Cornwall 5+ hours away near the ocean, my application was mixed. At UEL my application was “Unsuccessful” there. Why? I don’t really know: WAN*ERS! Well, I didn’t really want to go there anyway, and the only reason I chose it was b/c it was so close to my home. And about my UCF application, they actually invited me for an interview on 29 January for the second stage of their application process. However, 16 January I was finally able to get in touch w/ them to tell them thank you for your invitation, but sadly I would like to cancel my application b/c of the severity of disability and personal circumstances, despite me really loving the uni and the course. It sucks, but it just wasn’t a practical or realistic place for me to study.
That’s about it. Anyway, this is the start of new, very exciting and bloody scary chapter in my life, and I think I’d be happy studying at either uni, LCC or UCA. Hoping for the best! Wish me luck…
What A Day!
Oh, how the world change so much in one day… Yesterday, finally was the Inauguration of Barrack Obama as the 44th President of the United States: Congrats, Mr. President!!!
I’m so happy for you Mr. President, and for all my wonderful American friends. Mr. President, I wish all the success, health, and happiness in life, and I hope that one day I may have the honour of meeting you in person.
Thank you, and keep up all the excellent work!
Best wishes,
The Red Haired Londoner (And All of My London)
XOXO
I’m so happy for you Mr. President, and for all my wonderful American friends. Mr. President, I wish all the success, health, and happiness in life, and I hope that one day I may have the honour of meeting you in person.
Thank you, and keep up all the excellent work!
Best wishes,
The Red Haired Londoner (And All of My London)
XOXO
Sunday 18 January 2009
Saturday Family Night
Yesterday, as per my younger brother’s wish, for Saturday Family Night we watched “Final Fantasy VII Advent Children” that was directed by Tetsuya Nomura and Takeshi Nozue. It stars the English voice actors: Steve Burton, Steve Staley, Mena Suvari, Rachael Leigh Cook, George Newbern, Wally Wingert, and Christy Carlson Romano.
Reasonably good film, but with brilliant visuals and fab music… *** THREE STARS ***
Reasonably good film, but with brilliant visuals and fab music… *** THREE STARS ***
Friday 16 January 2009
Wheelchair Update
Hurrah, I finally have just received the quote for my new wheelchair! Now I can send it to the PCT quickly, so they can order it right away for me…
Bloody shite, €15.721.99 for wheelchair, and for about €28.00 more I could buy this!
Bloody shite, €15.721.99 for wheelchair, and for about €28.00 more I could buy this!
Thursday 15 January 2009
Uni Update
Guess what, friends? I just found out that I got accepted in to London College of Communication (formally London College of Printing), part of the University of Arts London, for their BA Honours Creative Advertising Strategy programme w/ an “Unconditional” offer. HURRAH!!! HOW BRILLIANT!
Now I just have to get through the interview on Tuesday at University for the Creative Arts at Farnham for the BA Hons Advertising & Brand Communication programme. Wish me luck!
Let’s see what happens…
Now I just have to get through the interview on Tuesday at University for the Creative Arts at Farnham for the BA Hons Advertising & Brand Communication programme. Wish me luck!
Let’s see what happens…
Thursday 1 January 2009
New Years Greetings!
Happy New Year to all my friends all over the world! May this year be the best one yet for you….
Love,
The Red Haired Londoner
XOXO
Love,
The Red Haired Londoner
XOXO
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