Claire Lester:
studying Law and Business at Bristol University
When I left for university, I was equally excited and nervous and when
I arrived, it was so different from what it’s like at home. But everyone is
new, and looking to make friends and fit in, so very quickly I felt part of a
friendship group and at home in my flat.
I’m taking Law and Business and, like I assumemost people are, I was slightly
nervous that everyone would know so much more than me. But I need not
have worried as everyone had done different A levels and the lecturers teach
you everything you need to know. Although the work load was harder, and
I had fewer, but longer essays, in my degree than at A level, I
quickly got used to the new structure and standard expected.
I have had a great first year at university and my main advice
to any one going this year is to throw yourself into the many
opportunities presented to you. Not only do they look good
on your cv, but they are great fun to. The Lidstone grant has
not only helped me financially with basic living costs, but also
enabled me to take full advantage of opportunities like going to
London with the Law Society to see the Supreme Court. It also
helped me to be less stressed, as I could afford all the books
I needed to fully understand my subject and, of course, have
some fun nights out to relax too.
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Mary Lidstone Trust
The Trust was set up with a generous
legacy from Roy Lidstone and is dedicated
to the memory of Mary, his wife.
After Mary’s sad death in 2010, Roy put
in place arrangements to create the Trust
to benefit students (current and former)
of KEVICC. The legacy has been invested,
and income fromthe investments is being
Christina Sims
:
studying Filmmaking
at Kingston University
After studying at
KEVICC for eight
years, I have now
completed the first
year of my degree at
Kingston University
London, and it has
been an amazing
experience.
My course is B.A. (Hons) Filmmaking, and I could not have
found a better place for me to study the subject I love. KEVICC
really pushed my creativity over the years and further shaped
my love of the arts, especially film. This led on to shape my
choices at GCSE, A Level, and the Art Foundation.
Kingston University has turned out to be the best next step on
forme, as the campus I amon is Art andDesign orientated, and
therefore buzzing with creativity. It is great to be surrounded
by other young artists all helping, and bouncing off of each
other, just like many departments throughout KEVICC.
This, and adjusting to living just outside London, has really
helped to shape, and change my work over the last year, and
I am very proud of what I have achieved. This is all thanks
to the Trust, for enabling me to be financially able to live in
London whilst I study. To see some of the work I have done
this year, and works from past projects, go to:
Amelia Durbin:
studying for a B.Ed in Primary Education
at Plymouth University
University life is a scary and daunting experience for
everyone. Throughout my childhood I was constantly being
prepared for the experience; cooking my own meals, doing
my own washing and being financially independent since
the age of 15. But when the UCAS process began, it’s safe to
say that I didn’t handle it well.
After years of knowing I would be applying for university,
finally I actually started to planmy future and take complete
control of my life. The pressure was too much. I knew that
I’d get in to
university as I
was
studying
hard and could
see that my
grades
were
good
enough.
H o w e v e r ,
the
idea
of
university
life
was slightly too
much for me to
handle. I was
plagued
with
paranoia and misconceptions. I thought that I wouldn’t
make any friends, I wouldn’t be able to afford to eat, I would
miss home, I’d fail… The list is endless!
However, now I'm 'there, and am finishing my first year,
I am so incredibly proud of myself. University is the
best
experience. If you are scared, please don’t be. As much as
it is a cliché, actually 'everyone
is
in the same boat'. Every
student understands one another. You’re given the freedom
you’ve always wanted alongside studying a course that you
are passionate about.
The grant I received from the Mary Lidstone Trust has also
enabled me to partake in so many activities that have helped
me make the best of friends; broaden my education and
enjoy every second of the year. University is a once-in-a-life
opportunity. Do not miss out as I promise you that you won’t
regret a thing!
used to enable young people to follow an
academic dream which might otherwise,
through financial circumstances, not be
possible.
The first students to benefit from the
support are completing their first year
and we're delighted to hear from them
about how the year has been.
