Unfortunately, on the day of taking the BMAT I was shocked to be informed that the exam invigilators were unaware of the extra time that I had been given as a result of my dyslexia.
I had sat the exam the previous year and had extra time, achieving a good result that I felt reflected my aptitude well.Unfortunately I had to drop out of school that year for health reasons and I am currently sitting year 13 to complete my A levels.
However, this year I was panicked by the prospect of having to sit the exam with less time than I needed, and was interrupted throughout sitting the test with updates on whether I would get my extra time or not. I was devastated coming out of the test, knowing that my performance had been inhibited. And my fears were realised yesterday by a disappointing BMAT result. After being offered interview last year from UCL, I am worried that this year I will fall short of this opportunity.
But I will come back fighting! If I don't achieve a place in the next year I will keep trying until my dream is fulfilled.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Adjustable Liquid Filled Glasses- Of course!
Chatting to my GP, I was enthused to hear of the invention of glasses that could be adjusted to the individual's sight without the need for an optometrist. I was surprised that I hadn't heard of this sooner!
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/dec/22/diy-adjustable-glasses-josh-silver
It is one of those ideas that makes absolute sense, why hadn't this sleek design been stumbled upon before?! But it was the mind of Josh Silver, Professor of Physics at Oxford University, to answer his own question of the possibility of adjustable lenses. I was also delighted to see that the aim for this was 'to offer glasses to a billion of the world's poorest people by 2020'. Making the glasses to your prescription- not the other way around.
This is a brilliant example of how physics can be applied to aid medical needs of the many. As a physics student, fascinated by light and vision, it is an exciting prospect. I also admire the charitable nature of Silver's ambition and like to see it as a flagship for how academia can improve the quality of life for so many in need. I find this truly inspirational.
Here's a link to a TED talk, with the prof himself showing how they can be used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpKWHSsBpnE
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/dec/22/diy-adjustable-glasses-josh-silver
This is a brilliant example of how physics can be applied to aid medical needs of the many. As a physics student, fascinated by light and vision, it is an exciting prospect. I also admire the charitable nature of Silver's ambition and like to see it as a flagship for how academia can improve the quality of life for so many in need. I find this truly inspirational.
Here's a link to a TED talk, with the prof himself showing how they can be used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpKWHSsBpnE
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