BLOG: Making friends and trying new things at University #UniInSight
In this blog, Olivia talks about making friends and trying new things at University.
Tag: 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: 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.
Lost in Transition – A first-hand account of moving through education into employment as a VI young person.
Elin Williams, Volunteer Development Coordinator at LOOK UK, reflects upon her participation in the VICTAR Longitudinal Study and her own experience of transitions.
Podcast: Exams during Covid-19 in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
If you are worried about your upcoming assessments, or want to learn how you can get prepared and motivated for exams, then this podcast is for you!
Student Life: My First Week at University
LOOK Mentor Emily describes starting University as a visually impaired student, in the middle of a global pandemic.
The Student’s Handbook
Due to start Uni this September? Don’t go anywhere without reading our Survival Guide first!
RESOURCE: Back to Uni Q&A for Visually Impaired Students. In collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Watch this Q&A in which we offer advice and support for all students heading to University this September. A downloadable document is also available.
Podcast: What’s it’s like starting uni as a VI student?
Sam Obigbesan chats to three VI about their first term as visually impaired students at university. Visually impaired and want to know how to make
