Megan McGarry

My favourite thing about my degree is learning about new sports. Back in Ireland I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to participate in different sports such as handball and Badminton, however I have already learnt a lot about these sports in such a small space of time and now have the opportunity to teach younger generations the skills while on placement.

The opportunities that the PGCE has given me includes learning from a new curriculum. As someone from Northern Ireland, I have been used to working within the NI Curriculum however since studying at the University, I have adapted this and become aware of the differences between both.

Whilst on placement in a school based in Liverpool, I have learnt new things every day. A bit like the curriculum, I have been able to get an insight into the differences between NI schools and Liverpool schools and gain a lot of new experience.

Everyone at Edge Hill has made me feel so welcome. As an individual coming from Northern Ireland, I was extremely worried about how I would settle into a new environment far away from home. I love spending time at the campus and want to try and spend as much time in the state-of-the-art PE facility as I can.

As an individual who has a learning disability, the Edge Hill Inclusion Team have been extremely helpful and guided me in the right direction. They have made me feel that no problem is too big or too small and they are always around to help when needed. I have also been lucky to have received funding from student support to help enhance my CV and give me amazing opportunities.

When I graduate, I hope to start my dream job as a secondary PE teacher.