Epilepsy Action

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of everyone affected by epilepsy ”

Kirsty Thorpe

My greatest achievement is...

In 2009 I started a degree in Broadcast Media Production at Teesside University. In August 2010, I had my first ever seizure and throughout my second year at University I I had MRIs, EEGs and finally got diagnosed with epilepsy. Then, for the remainder of my second year I was having seizures and starting on medication. I almost wanted to give up on my degree as it all became too much for me to handle at once.

But I didn't give up, I didn't even claim for special circumstances and I continued with my studies all through third year.

And today (9th July 2012) I received conformation that I had been awarded an Upper Second Class (2.1) degree in Broadcast Media Production!!

Kirsty Thorpe

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