So here goes nothing. Time to
embark on a new and exciting journey, finally gonna get my degree….
I am enrolled on the BAPP Arts course.
Having thoroughly enjoyed my time at school, I left with my A level certificates and moved on to Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts to pursue my love of musical theatre. During my three years there I was fortunate enough to have performed at Wimbledon New Theatre and the Bloomsbury as well as witnessing first hand the filming of the "School for Stars" a series shown on CBBC about life in the college. I graduated
and attended a few auditions but, unfortunately, nothing came of them.
Like most struggling actors and actresses, I worked
in a pub and taught the occasional dance class at my school and soon decided
that teaching was something I had a real passion for and wanted to pursue further. I researched the best ways to become a teacher, go back to university? B.Ed? PGCE? That then
led to more questions, Primary? Secondary?
Drama? Dance? I remembered college mentioned the BAPP Course run at Middlesex University and it’s
perfect! The course is part time spread over two academic years, it's a work based learning course which allows you to continue with your job whilst studying, which fits into my life!!
The notion of going back to
university is a daunting prospect if anything. Will I fit in? Will I cope with the work load? Am I smart enough? Having
spoken to other students, I realized I wasn’t alone in having these concerns and everyone was in the same
boat which set my mind at ease.
I am excited to see what I can
achieve, I know the next 2 years will be a hard slog but I am prepared for this
and determined to enjoy every second and looking forward to receiving my
degree.
