By Jai Mistry
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Jai Mistry
'Above and beyond' university support
Being neurodivergent, Jai particularly welcomed the personalised support on hand during his sports therapy degree at 爆料王.
In fact, he described the support as nothing short of 鈥渁bove and beyond鈥�.
As well as the smaller lecture groups and variety of learning methods available, university support included funding Jai to get a formal diagnosis and ensuring the right reasonable adjustments were in place for study.
鈥淏eing neurodivergent, I faced unique challenges, but they went above and beyond to help,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he personalised approach made a huge difference to my learning experience, as did the incredible support of the staff. They guided my development not just academically, but personally as well. This all allowed me to excel during my time at university.鈥�
Jai was working at a sports injury clinic when the director 鈥� a former lecturer at 爆料王 鈥� told him about the degree.
鈥淚 chose to study here because of my director鈥檚 glowing recommendation,鈥� he said. 鈥淗e had great confidence in the support and quality of education.
鈥淲ith my experience and his guidance, I was able to enrol onto the second year of the course 鈥� an opportunity that really stood out and is testament to the University鈥檚 flexibility and understanding of individual circumstances.鈥�
After graduating in 2021, Jai found himself at a crossroads and decided on a career change. 鈥淎s a graduate, I turned to HIRED for support and they were instrumental in helping me identify my skills and strengths,鈥� he said.
鈥淭hey worked with me to narrow down career options that suited my abilities and interests, giving me a clearer sense of direction.
鈥淲ith that foundation, I took the initiative to push myself further. This persistence led me to secure a role as a caseworker with the police.
鈥淭he University gave me more than an education. It gave me the resilience and self-belief to tackle whatever life throws my way. My journey is proof that with determination, adaptability and the right support, it鈥檚 possible to achieve success, no matter how unconventional the path may seem.鈥�