Meet our Virgin London Marathon Runners! Say hi to Emma
Access Assistant Emma Hewer tells us why she is running the London Marathon for LOOK.
Month: September 2021
BLOG: Making friends and trying new things at University #UniInSight
In this blog, Olivia talks about making friends and trying new things at University.
BLOG: What it’s like starting Uni as a visually impaired student #UniInSight
In this blog, LOOK mentor Megan reflects on her time at Uni and shares what she wishes she had known back then! #UniInSight
BLOG: What does confidence mean? #UniInSight
As part of the #UniInSight campaign with LOOK, Thomas Pocklington Trust and DeafblindUK, LOOK mentor Maymunah talks about how her VI has helped her to build her confidence.
RESOURCE: Podcast – Starting University as a Visually Impaired or Deafblind student
In this episode, LOOK Mentor and Volunteer Emily talks to her panel of guests about starting Uni as a VI or deafblind student.
RESOURCE: How I explain my Visual Impairment to Other People #UniInSight
Heading off to Uni? Worried about telling new people about your VI? LOOK mentor Abbie has been there, done that and offers advice on how you can do it, too.
RESOURCE: Living independently at Uni as a VI student #UniInSight
LOOK mentor Will shares his experience of house-sharing and offers advice to students starting out at Uni.
RESOURCE: Finding My Confidence as a Visually Impaired Student #UniInSight
How can you be more confident? LOOK mentor Naz shares her top tips.
RESOURCE: What to say and do when you meet a visually impaired person #UniInSight
Don’t know what to do when you meet someone with a VI. Firstly, don’t panic! Secondly, watch this video – our mentors’ friends have some great advice for you!
RESOURCE: How To Communicate Your Needs at Uni as a Visually Impaired Student #UniInSight
LOOK Mentor Charlotte shares her advice about how best to communicate the support that you will need as a VI student at University.
Mentor of the Month: Alice!
Woohoo! Congratulations, Alice – you are our mentor of the month! Read on to find out why Alice has been crowned start mentor this September.
Blog: LOOK’s Mentoring Project – Reflections and Celebrations from Summer 2021!
Mentor Project Manager Ruth pauses to reflect back on LOOK’s fantastic Peer Mentoring Project, before glancing ahead to an exciting future.
RESOURCE: Emily’s Top Tips for Socialising, Looking Good and Dating as a VI student #UniInSight
Starting Uni and wondering how on earth you’re going to meet people? In this video, Emily gives her top tips on how to go about socialising, as well as feeling and looking good when starting out at Uni.
RESOURCE: ‘Back to School’ – Top Tips for Parents/Carers
Our Parent Support Officer, Jane, has compiled this handy resource with the help of LOOK’s Parent Support Group.
