Occupational Therapy at UWE 2012

Hey Everyone!!!

Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine!!!!

I am going to be up in Bristol next Monday (will be looking at a flat). Just wondering if this might be a good time to meet up for lunch???? I was thinking about possibly meeting at a pub on Fishponds Road called, 'The Old Post Office'...<?> or 'The Post Office', can't remember...maybe around 1pm????....let me know.

Debs xx

Hey Karen,
Good to hear that you found something. Where is it at???
I'm looking at a place in Staple Hill next week. Hope this works out as it has been a major drag dealing with realtors in Bristol!

Debs

Hey....
Well, I have to go tomorrow to look at the flat which means I won't be in Bristol on Monday as planned. Boo.
Anyway, I'll see you all soon enough. Really getting excited now!
Debs
x

Hi everyone
I was so delighted to stumble across this forum.
I too am a 33yr old mature student (surprise surprise!) I have firmed my offer from UWE and am moving over to Bristol from Ireland, kit and kaboodle on the ferry in just over 2 weeks! Nervous but super excited! I have fallen in love with occupational therapy and was thrilled to be offered a place.

I'm basically leaving everything I know and starting from scratch! I need a house, a part-time job, a bank account - the works and i have about 6 weeks to do it in.Is it doable? I hope so - i shall remain positive! I missed all the open days due to other commitments but i cant tell you how helpful and reassuring the info on this forum has been already. It's interesting to hear other peoples thoughts about going back to full time education as I too share your fears. This is 2nd time round for me aswell so hopefully I can wake up some of those sleepy brain cells from the dusty corners of my mind to get me through!

any more tips welcome as it seems most of ye are locals and i've never even been to bristol! as crazy as that sounds i have heard nothing but good things about the city and surrounds and i'm sure i'm going to love it. I love the great outdoors, camping, pub quizzes and of course being irish, the odd beer so i'm sure we are all going to get along great!

Hi everyone
I was so delighted to stumble across this forum.
I too am a 33yr old mature student (surprise surprise!) I have firmed my offer from UWE and am moving over to Bristol from Ireland, kit and kaboodle on the ferry in just over 2 weeks! Nervous but super excited! I have fallen in love with occupational therapy and was thrilled to be offered a place.

I'm basically leaving everything I know and starting from scratch! I need a house, a part-time job, a bank account - the works and i have about 6 weeks to do it in.Is it doable? I hope so - i shall remain positive! I missed all the open days due to other commitments but i cant tell you how helpful and reassuring the info on this forum has been already. It's interesting to hear other peoples thoughts about going back to full time education as I too share your fears. This is 2nd time round for me aswell so hopefully I can wake up some of those sleepy brain cells from the dusty corners of my mind to get me through!

any more tips welcome as it seems most of ye are locals and i've never even been to bristol! as crazy as that sounds i have heard nothing but good things about the city and surrounds and i'm sure i'm going to love it. I love the great outdoors, camping, pub quizzes and of course being irish, the odd beer so i'm sure we are all going to get along great!

Hi Debs You won't believe it ....I am living in an old nursery which was in a large portacabin, fully self contained with Kitchen, shower, walk in wardrobe complete with garden and grounds as I am a caretaker for an old empty 1950's primary school, fab location in Sea Mills (6 miles from Glenside) in very leafy green and relaxed area and costs me just £250 per month inc ALL BILLS. I am an old hippy at heart and do not mind alternative living if its cheap, I saw some scuzzy flats for £550 plus and thought NO WAY ! .....I agree letting agents in Bristol only want 100% full time professional workers under 30!! My place is quirky and fab....and yes I will be doing a housewarming do onc XXe we are ensconced at UWE! Karen Citrus Queen

Hi Debs - hope it goes well today

Sara x

Thanks guys. I'm sure it won't take me long to settle. Can't wait to get started now. No that wasn't me i never went to Cardiff. Looking forward to meeting ye all in September

Welcome!!! Look forward to going to the pub for that cheeky pint with you!

Debs

Hi everyone
I was so delighted to stumble across this forum.
I too am a 33yr old mature student (surprise surprise!) I have firmed my offer from UWE and am moving over to Bristol from Ireland, kit and kaboodle on the ferry in just over 2 weeks! Nervous but super excited! I have fallen in love with occupational therapy and was thrilled to be offered a place.

I'm basically leaving everything I know and starting from scratch! I need a house, a part-time job, a bank account - the works and i have about 6 weeks to do it in.Is it doable? I hope so - i shall remain positive! I missed all the open days due to other commitments but i cant tell you how helpful and reassuring the info on this forum has been already. It's interesting to hear other peoples thoughts about going back to full time education as I too share your fears. This is 2nd time round for me aswell so hopefully I can wake up some of those sleepy brain cells from the dusty corners of my mind to get me through!

any more tips welcome as it seems most of ye are locals and i've never even been to bristol! as crazy as that sounds i have heard nothing but good things about the city and surrounds and i'm sure i'm going to love it. I love the great outdoors, camping, pub quizzes and of course being irish, the odd beer so i'm sure we are all going to get along great!

Hi Footsteps

I'm currently working as a care assistant in mental health. I've wanted to be an OT for a while now. I did an access course a few years back which took me down a different path, but I've finally come back to OT How long have you wanted to do this?

I'm working Monday so can't join you all for lunch

Hey Sara,

Thanks for your support....I did commit to a place yesterday. They have to do a reference, but I don't see a problem. It is on Staplehill Road, about a ten minute walk from the corner of Manor and Fishponds. It isn't spectacular, but it seems safe (I hope) and has enough room for one person (we'll see what happens when my boys come up to visit!).

Are you finished with work yet??? Hope you have a chance to enjoy this lovely weather and relax before it all goes crazy!

Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

xx

Thanks guys. I'm sure it won't take me long to settle. Can't wait to get started now. No that wasn't me i never went to Cardiff. Looking forward to meeting ye all in September

Hi everyone

I thought it was about time I joined this thread and got to know some of the people I'll be spending the next 3 years with from September . I'm really excited now, it's coming around so quickly.

I've just handed in my notice at work so I'll have a few weeks to get myself together and do some relaxing (hopefully) before we start.

You can also count me in if another meet happens

I did my access course 2 years ago, when I started it I had a few areas that I wanted to go into, I spent my time deciding which area I really felt was right for me and OT came out on top. My family had OT support for my little sister many years ago and for other family members since so it has always been some thing I was interested in.

Hello - welcome to the forum! I handed my notice in a while ago so now just counting the days to the end of August (24 I think)!. Are you living in Bristol already or do you have to move? Definitely come along if we meet up beforehand - otherwise I'm sure we'll all have plenty of time during induction week to chat, find our way round and have the odd beer!

Sara