Starting University
News for people who are blind or partially sighted. Ed Eyad, Rebecca Cooke and Jessica Luke discuss their visual impairments and how to get the most out of university life.
Peter White is joined by Ed Eyad, Rebecca Cooke & Jessica Luke who discuss their visual impairment and how to get the most out of university life.
Ed Eyad, who is about to go to Birmingham University, expresses his concerns and apprehension about going to a mainstream university after attending New College - a special college for blind students.
Rebecca Cooke is a former student of New College and is now studying psychology at Keele University. She advises Ed to be as prepared as he can in getting IT and allowances organised in advance of starting his course.
Jessica Luke is a post-graduate now working for Blind in Business, which supports blind graduates into work. She talks about her experience of moving from a mainstream school to University, and gives tips on studying and partying.
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- Tue 1 Sep 2015 20:40大象传媒 Radio 4
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