The best job in the world

Having started the paramedic programme at Edge Hill University just this September, I aim to give you an insight into my life as a new student paramedic, and my experiences throughout the duration of my studies. In this first column, I will discuss the application process, what the first few weeks have been like and what the next few weeks entail.

After attending open days for numerous universities, I whittled my choices down to five. I sent my UCAS application at the end of September 2018, with Edge Hill as my top choice and, within 2 weeks, I had interview offers for two universities. Unfortunately, I was declined a place for one of them—but only found this out a few days before my interview at Edge Hill, so you can imagine the stress I felt in the run up. Little did I realise how tough the application process was and how many people were actually competing for the same place as I was. The night before the Edge Hill interview was the most stressful night I can remember; thoughts of being rejected again meant I barely slept and needed three coffees to wake me up that morning! However, on the train, I realised that stress was not going to help the situation and I should use the setback to motivate me even more.