Rachel’s Fastrack presented new direction
EDGE Hill’s Fastrack course has led to a wealth of opportunities for dedicated volunteer Rachel McAvoy, who had no idea which direction to go in when she left school.
Rachel, 19, from Liverpool, initially decided against going to uni because she didn’t know what she wanted to do.
English was the subject she most enjoyed; however, several members of her family have successful law careers.
After securing an apprenticeship – and an insight into how a law firm is run – Rachel decided it wasn’t for her.
“When a family member told me about Fastrack, I discovered the course offered a pathway which would allow me a place on an English degree without having to go back to college and do resits so I decided to apply,” she said.
“I thought that I was going to be the youngest person on the course and subsequently before I had even applied I felt as if I would be judged.
“Thankfully this assumption couldn’t have been further from the truth.
“I am so thankful for the Fastrack course because it has given me the opportunity to study English at degree level... I’m looking forward to starting my degree in September and getting involved with the local community in Ormskirk.”
Margaret Forsyth, one of Rachel’s tutors, said: “Rachel is a really enthusiastic student who has sound potential. What impressed me was her ability to think outside the box and her willingness to share ideas.“
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