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 innerworkings 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.
