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Subject: Re: Studying a degree with dyslexia

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Date Posted: 23:00:04 01/24/11 Mon
In reply to: Nicki 's message, "Studying a degree with dyslexia" on 13:58:10 12/28/10 Tue

I completed a BSC degree and achieved a 2:1 but it is hard work when dyslexic. What helped me is writing down the key sentences a number of times, spending time thinking about what the sentences means as I wrote them and then break down into key words. Also get a friend (or work it out for yourself) what the overall concept or message is of what you are studying. Takes a lot of paper and time in the library. Also helps to take a step back go back to the basics of the subject to refresh your understanding and then look at what you are studying again.... I made great use of school "A" level books they are simple and they build a picture for you and then you can move on to the more complex university level that you are studing now.

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Re: Studying a degree with dyslexia

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Date Posted: 17:29:49 10/15/11 Sat

I couldn't afford the $600 Australian to be assessed. I have already paid this for my daughter. However, my university has a psych dept. that provide free assessments to students with possible dyslexia. I am on the waiting list and in the meantime I am struggling with the organisation of tasks and reading. But this is my third degree and I want it to be the degree where I can get marks higher than a credit. Yes high achiever but my low marks on my other degrees stopped me from pursuing the career I wanted. I didn't know I had dyslexia at the time. Anyway one thing with dyslexia you just don't give up. Im now 44 and studying a law degree. If anything I am a good role model for my children.

It does make you feel like a dummy that doesn't get it. I tend to read to 'deep' into the topic and unless I can grasp the philosophical framework I can't understand anything else. I have to know WHY it works that way rather than it just does. Sadly this costs time and people look at you as if you are thick. Maybe I am? Hope not. Good look.