I am honoured and grateful to have received the School of Psychology’s Anderson Prize for the best performing Level 3 Psychology student in the 2025-26 academic year. This award is very meaningful to me because it not only recognises the hard work and dedication that I have put in, but it also reminds me of the importance of stopping and celebrating my efforts and achievements.
Time seems to have flown by as it feels like yesterday that I attended my first-year induction at the School of Psychology. It has so far been both extremely daunting and exciting to study Psychology as an international student, having watched myself grow and reflect through so many experiences. What I love most about my degree is that I am learning not only about the human mind but also about myself along the way. I am grateful to be surrounded by peers and teaching staff that are so passionate about their disciplines, making almost every course highly captivating, so much so that my friends and family listen to me talk about what I learn all the time!
Third year has been highly engaging and demanding for my peers and myself, and it is rewarding to know that we pulled through. In this time, I’ve realised that enjoying what I study has played a major role in my efforts and commitment, and this is because psychology has changed — or as I prefer to see it, helped blossom — the way that I think and act. This has also encouraged me to apply what I learn at university to my personal life.
This award has further motivated me to keep working harder towards my goal of understanding people and how I can support them even in the smallest possible way when they need it the most, which is also my driving force to pursue counselling psychology. I am deeply grateful to my loved ones, without whose support I wouldn’t have made it this far. I am excited to see what my final year will bring, as I aim to give it my best and diligently work towards my goals.
Kimberlee is studying for an MA in Psychology with Counselling Skills and will begin their fourth year of study in September 2026.
