Question: Introduce yourself (0:15) * Third year studying Religious Education and History

Question: How did you come to the decision to choose the course you’re studying and did you face any barriers during this process? (0:30) * In 6th year he was leaning towards Engineering * His offers were for Teaching and Engineering * Ultimately chose teaching, because he wanted to give students the same support he received by teachers during his own schooling back * In primary school he was diagnosed with dyslexia * His dad was diagnosed with cancer which affected his schooling life

Question: Have you received any support from the Access service, and if so, have they made a difference to your college experience? (3:40) * Benefitted from one-on-one support from Access officers * Received technological support and resources like Grammerly * Received an Access scholarship

Question: Are there any skills you’ve developed over your time being an Access Ambassador? (4:35) * Enjoyed doing work in which he was able to help people * Made friends and widened his social network

Question: How did you find the transition into college and adapt to social life? (5:25) * He made friends with classmates in his lectures at the beginning of first year

Question: Do you have plans for after you graduate? (7:05) * He plans to become a Religion History teacher * Later plans to study psychology or education psychology to help students who also have learning disabilities

Question: What advice would you give someone from your old school who is about to sit the Leaving Certificate and is considering going to college? (7:50) * Don’t panic and be resilient