A walk down memory lane...
Today, was the first time in 20 years that I have visited Canterbury Christchurch University. It really was a little trip down memory lane, as I walked from the train station to meet my tutors. So many memories came flooding back, nights out, crashing on friends floors and learning my trade. However, this was also a period of great sadness for me as my mum, the most caring, loving and kind person anyone could ever meet, sadly passed away at the end of my first year. When I look back, I'm not sure how I continued with my studies as I was completely heart broken as were my dad and sister. Times were hard, tears were shed, time seemed to stop for a while and sadness engulfed us all. I will always be eternally grateful to my dad, sister and my Anchorians Family, they are without doubt the reason why I finished my studies.
So here I am 20 years on, returning to uni to start my journey on becoming a Specialist Teacher and Assessor for Dyslexia. The facilities look amazing, the halls of residence look inviting (cinema room and gym - yes please) and the coffee is cheap! I'm excited what the next 18 months will bring.
Day 1 - Overwhelm
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by Sarah Webb | Uncategorized
Today was pure overwhelm - there was so much information to take on board! When I got in the car, to go home, I called my dad and cried! The feeling of I don't think I'm academic enough to do this or what shall I do first completely engulfed me. I can't remember the last time I felt like that but it made me think about all the children that I work with, who probably feel like that on a daily basis in school.
After my tutor had talked us through our first assignments (4000 words), pre course tasks, essential reading, recommended reading, gaining parental permission to work with their child, pebblepad, padlet, library systems and more, it was breaktime. It was at this point that I took myself off for a short walk and composed myself. I felt a little rude when colleagues asked me to go for a coffee, but at that time I just couldn't. I needed Sarah time. I was socialable at lunchtime though and found out a little more about my 'classmates'.
So what can I say about 'Day 1' - it was a whirlwind of emotions but with the support of a loving husband and caring dad, I was able to compose myself and remember why I have signed up to do this course.
