• 5: Jason Carroll

  • Jan 5 2021
  • Length: 9 mins
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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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