special treatment

I talked to disabilty support at uni today about exams which are only a few weeks away. I just wanted to know what help, support there is with me being a bit unwell.

One of the things I am really struggleing with is getting up and going in the morning and they may be able to move one of my exams so I start it later in the day.

I also have the option of doing the exams in a seperate room just so I don't panick or also to apply or extra time. I wont need the extra time.

I hate get "special treatment", I see it as a sign of weakness.

you deserve special treatment cos you are special doll!

now shut up and accept the help!

I hate special treatment to, but sometimes you just have to take it..

I am sure it will be better for you...and don't worry they will keep a close eye on you and the rest of the class to make sure no cheating (I have been there done that you see - sitting exams in a room on my own...I had just had my 1st child and he was there with me - at 1 week old!)

its great that they are helping you, and if u dont want to view it as special treatment then try think of it this way:

all education cirruculms are based on equality and equity, meaning, (if i remember rightly) everybody is to do the same things (your exams) but that it is "tailored" to fit each individual and their needs (starting your exams later in the day)

do i make sence?? try to change your thought process from "special treatment" to equality and equity. (but i know thats easier said than done)

when are your exams may i ask??

Ros if I didn't get the extra help I needed at uni, I never would have graduated. It's not a weakness to level the playing field so that your specific needs are taken into account. Take what you can. You do deserve it.

You do deserve it. Life in your eyes is tough, and for you to sit the exams on a level playing feild might mean that you are subject to different treatment than some of the others. Take it and don't feel bad.