After working for 3 years and being diagnosed with depression and anxiety I finally decided it was time to get my ass in gear and go to college. I love performing so it seemed right to give it a go. Everything was going great and I really felt like I was on the right track to better things. I became the happiest I have ever been. Then everything took a turn for the worst!
On 23rd March we were given the bad news that our college were cutting the Theatre arts department. The courses would be phased out I believe they said however didn't state what was meant by this. We were then told the HND courses would keep going for the next 2 years but NQ and NC would be cut. What about us? I'm an NQ and if they take away NC I have nothing! It seems they did not think about that, so much for 'Inspiring Learning'. I now have to look for another college the closest being Edinburgh (an hour and half away) Surely they realize how hard it is to get in to the remaining colleges never mind the fact that they left until March to tell us.
Anyway what to do now to get back on track! Well other than fighting to keep the course going, I have applied for the HND (2 levels above me), applied for another college and basically trying to stay positive. I do worry things are going to get worse but they do say things have to get worse to get better. My main goal is to keep myself from becoming depressed again! Think about the fact there is still hope and don't give up.
This last month has shown me things sometimes are to good to be true. However you need to keep going and find solutions and not to create more problems!
