Who am I?

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I thought I would start this blog with a introduction; my name is Jess Ransome. I am a undergraduate adult nursing student studying at Bournemouth University's pilot campus in Yeovil. A pilot campus is a little different to the unusual ‘university experience’. This is because we all commute to university as it isn’t a liveable campus like most university’s. For mature students it’s a haven. We can study, socialise and engage in clinical sessions without the pressures of a overwhelming environment of crowds of students from mutiple courses. Fellow students who have families, can pursue their dream career without moving away, pilot campuses are a safe space especially for someone like me who didn’t think she’d ever go to university. I chose Bournemouth university for the location, the reputation (many colleagues I have worked with in the past went to Bournemouth, including other students) and the option of a alternative campus. 

Anyway! Enough of the soppy stuff! 

As I said I’m a Adult Nursing Student, I have now completed my second year and will be continuing my studies into third year. I always wanted to experience the overseas option for placement since I heard about it in my first year. I was sceptical whether I would pursue it or not due to covid restrictions, confidence and finances. Once I began my second year of nursing, I went to lectures on the subject and realised maybe it could be a possibility. This is where I made the conscious decision to pursue this option for my summer placement. 

There are many reasons I wanted to do this and I could list it in a bullet pointed script but the main reason was personal growth. I am not a confident person and a complete introvert even though it may not appear that way. I wanted to prove to myself I could travel alone, make friends and communicate effectively with a brand new team of people. Whilst writing this now I can feel myself tearing up as I can say to myself; YOU DID IT! 

& I made the best group of friends whilst doing it! This is us before canyoneering in Cebu (one of our weekend getaways!)

 


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