Question: Introduce yourself (0:15) 

• Third year studying Religious Education and History

Question: How did you come to the decision to choose the course you’re studying and did you face any barriers during this process? (0:30) 

• In 6th year he was leaning towards Engineering
• His offers were for Teaching and Engineering 
• Ultimately chose teaching, because he wanted to give students the same support he received by teachers during his own schooling back
• In primary school he was diagnosed with dyslexia 
• His dad was diagnosed with cancer which affected his schooling life 

Question: Have you received any support from the Access service, and if so, have they made a difference to your college experience? (3:40) 

• Benefitted from one-on-one support from Access officers 
• Received technological support and resources like Grammerly 
• Received an Access scholarship 

Question: Are there any skills you’ve developed over your time being an Access Ambassador? (4:35)

• Enjoyed doing work in which he was able to help people 
• Made friends and widened his social network 

Question: How did you find the transition into college and adapt to social life? (5:25) 

• He made friends with classmates in his lectures at the beginning of first year 

Question: Do you have plans for after you graduate? (7:05) 

• He plans to become a Religion History teacher
• Later plans to study psychology or education psychology to help students who also have learning disabilities 

Question: What advice would you give someone from your old school who is about to sit the Leaving Certificate and is considering going to college? (7:50) 

• Don’t panic and be resilient