1. Transform your Mind and Spirit

Martin Luther King had a dream that his four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character. Mahatma Ghandi suggested that we must be the change we wish to see in the world. Understanding our role in the universe begins with enlightened study and continues with our contributions to society through our careers. High grade point averages and university diplomas might get you an upper middle class income with a generous pension, but these conventional achievements do not guarantee that you understand yourself and how you relate to the world. The Leadership Programme for university undergraduates, and the Junior Fellowship Programme for students about to enter university do not guarantee enlightenment, but they do bring together a multi-cultural group with high academic standards and community conscious people. The rules and roles of society are constantly changing. Become part of the Windsor Fellowship to understand society’s changes and how you want to change existing rules and roles.

 

After straining to choose a course that would interest me and compiling a list of universities I felt I could gain admission and do well, I had made it to the University of Birmingham, studying Media, Culture and Society. I spent weeks researching the course content from websites and booklets as best I could, and was very confident with my choice of subject that would stimulate me for the next three years.

Most important lesson: You should NOT be writing for at least the first 10 mins of an exam.