Aspiring Medic Cassandra Maximises Lockdown Studies
York College A Level student Cassandra Peyton aspires to be a Medic and during lockdown is gaining an insight into the working life of a doctor. Alongside her A Level studies, Cassandra is enjoying interacting with ‘Observe GP’ – a virtual relevant experience video platform, whilst also teaching herself a new language – Korean, in her spare time!
Sixteen year old Cassandra studies A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology and belongs to the York College Vets & Medics group where tutors supply relevant information and website links for students to engage with. She is also a member of the York College Student Association.
Cassandra says: “Whilst studying at home my tutors have been great, giving me plenty of extra-study materials. I didn’t hesitate to sign up to the special website for aspiring Medics, with pre-recorded interactive videos showing the daily experiences of a GP practice and the work of an individual GP. I’m keeping a digital diary, noting everything I am learning – I enjoy the videos so much that I am tempted to binge-watch them all!
“Having time out of College means I can also put my energies into learning a new language, so I’m teaching myself Korean, using a text book and online materials – it’s fun and seems to be going well. After some research, I chose Korean because the language is fascinating. It's so different from English both visually & grammatically, and I love a challenge! All the languages I know are European, and I fancied something slightly out of my comfort zone.
“During lockdown, I feel confident that I am keeping on top of my A Level work and I am sure this extra study will be helpful when College life resumes.”
Graeme Murdoch, Deputy Principal at York College says: “Our students are doing really fantastic things during their time away from College. Cassandra is doing something positive that will inform her UCAS application, and she is taking the opportunity to find out more about what the medical profession holds for her in the future.”
