5: Jason Carroll

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5: Jason Carroll

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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

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