Founder of Mimi Institute – “Mainstreaming Disability for a Better Life”, MA International Communication, University of Leeds

From an early age I realised that disabled people could not be heard, even though we all have a voice. This realisation became my focus and my mission in life is to promote the right of disabled people to communicate.

Not surprisingly I chose to further my studies in communication and chose the UK as it had always been my 1st destination when dreaming of studying abroad. The UK was also a strong supporter of the rights of disabled people that I was also campaigning for.

My first impression of the UK was how friendly people were, warmly greeting me as I arrived in Leeds. They opened their mind to the cause I supported. What I loved most was how easy it was to find learning sources like Braille books, personal assistants, talking books and laptops with JAWS.

On campus as well as off, I was welcomed without reservation, and was not judged by the fact I was blind. From bus drivers to shop assistants, society understood how to interact with disabled people. It was one of the most amazing experiences in my life.

Studying in the UK changed most of my theories on life. Most importantly, I changed as a person and developed a more positive attitude. This affected how I handled others, how I lead a team and how I built working culture and networks.

If you are thinking about going to the UK for further education, just go for it. When you get there don’t sit in silence when you need to know something. Don’t be afraid to ask. Add friends every day. Learn to seek as much knowledge as you can. And most importantly, communicate your thoughts!

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