Lauren

Hi! I’m Lauren and I’m a second year Psychology in Education undergrad student! Having gone through the standard English state school system, I understand and relate to students struggling with maintaining a healthy school-life balance whilst remaining calm and confident regarding their results. Seeing how myself and my fellow students struggled during our GCSEs and A-Levels inspired and pushed me towards an Education oriented degree and career path (hopefully!).

The bulk of my GCSE Education happened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually receiving my GCSEs at the end of the 2021 academic year. Because of this, I like to think I have a unique experience regarding Education, giving me a wide range of perspectives and keeping me open-minded to the struggles students face. During my secondary education, I also had exam arrangements. As I am a SEN student myself, I am particularly sensitive to the difficulties SEN students face when moving through the school system and understand how SEN can change an individuals perspective of education for the negative. However, education is something I remain passionate about and I aim to make learning more accessible to those who feel averse to learning because of educational needs.

In my spare time, I regularly hike around national parks in Northern England, particularly the Peak District and North York Moors. I also compete in University athletics competitions, especially cross-country racing.