I’m so grateful and honored to receive The British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award for achieving the highest overall score in a BPS accredited degree program.
I was (and still am) stunned to hear I’ve received this award, especially knowing how hard my peers have worked over the years. This achievement is incredibly meaningful to me as a person with Dyslexia, as it has shown me to be more confident in my capabilities to overcome challenges that I previously thought impossible. I feel this is not just a personal achievement; it reflects the encouragement and guidance I received from my friends, family and the School of Psychology staff, whose contagious enthusiasm for psychology research made this course incredibly enjoyable and fascinating.
Commencing University during lockdown was a bizarre and challenging experience. While missing out on the traditional campus life I had anticipated was disheartening, I’m still so grateful for my peers and lecturers’ unwavering support, creating a strong sense of community even from afar. Coming out of lockdown and finally meeting my peers face-to-face, rather than just knowing them by a profile picture and username, was nerve racking. Although, despite not having the typical university experience, I still feel incredibly fortunate to have gone on this journey, as it has helped me grow both academically and as a person. I’m especially thankful for the wonderful friends I’ve made during this experience, who have brought so much meaning and laughter to my life and whom I will always cherish.
This course has been challenging yet incredibly rewarding and has further fueled my interest in the inner-workings of human behavior and cognition, specifically, how psychological theory can directly be applied to benefit one’s wellbeing. Looking forward, I’m keen on pursuing a postgraduate degree in psychological therapy and primary care and hope to develop a career in clinical psychology.
Lya will graduate with a BSc in Psychology in the Summer of 2024.
