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Iʼve raised £325 to help support Ari at university.
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Funded on Saturday, 26th August 2017
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Last year I retired from 12 years of childminding to go back to school, and in September 2016 I began my journey into midwifery with an Access to Midwifery Diploma at Bedford College. With the most amazing support from friends and family I was able to pass my diploma with 45 distinctions, something that I'm immensely proud of. This is a year I will never forget.
During the year I was elected student representative, and helped out at open days to talk about Access courses to prospective students. I also attended selection days for Bedfordshire and Northampton universities, and managed to secure offers from both of them. Bedfordshire was my preferred university (so that I could practice locally) so that was my firm choice, with Northampton as a back up.
Midwifery degrees are not like normal degrees, we don't have regular holidays (only 6 weeks a year) and we don't get a long summer break. There is so much to learn in 3 years! After the first month of being at uni every day I will be attending university two days a week, and then three shifts in practice, so I won't be able to work alongside the degree and have to rely on loans. Especially as now there is no bursary for nurses or midwives training in the NHS. *shakes fist at the government*
So to this end I'm asking for your help, to help make my career goals a reality. Funds raised will help with travel expenses, books, educational models for practical exams and general living expenses, every pound counts. Thank you!
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- 7 years ago
Arlene Sherrard
7 years agoThank you so much once again, this time next week I'll be a student midwife! Hooray! Your support means so much to me, I really appreciate it. Thank you!
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- 7 years ago
Arlene Sherrard
7 years agoLast night my offer of a place was made unconditional, which means I've met the entry requirements and my place is confirmed. Time to panic!
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9
Peter Foster
Aug 25, 2017
Not long now to 4th September! All the best, Ari xxx
£50.00
Teri-Ann Saywell
Aug 25, 2017
Happy universitying Ari!
Linda Sherrard
Aug 19, 2017
This should keep you pasta for a while at least.
£30.00
Peter Foster
Jul 31, 2017
Keep up the good work, Ari!
£50.00
Vic Croughan
Jul 11, 2017
Sorry I can't donate more.
£5.00
Gary Sherrard
Jun 28, 2017
Good luck. See you soon. XXX
£50.00
Peter Foster
Jun 27, 2017
Go go go, Ari !
£50.00
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Arlene Sherrard
Bedford, United Kingdom
Hi I'm Arlene, or Ari for short. I'm a 41 year old mum of two. I've just completed my Access To Midwifery Diploma at Bedford College and I will be attending Bedfordshire University in September for my Midwifery BSc (hons) degree.