Next big step

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.