Ellie Jones
Hi, my name is Ellie and I completed the bronze silver and gold duke of Edinburgh award. This award has completely changed my life in so many ways and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.
For my bronze and silver award, I trekked in the UK. And for my gold away, I had the opportunity to go to Norway, where we trekked in a group of 7 in rough mountain terrain. The weathers changed from tremendous heat, hail, and thunder and lightning. There were many times where I felt I needed to give up as it got tougher and tougher, but my team pulled me through it. From this I learnt to be resilient, perseverance, independence, teamwork, the ability to budget, and many more much needed life skills.
As I have applied for work experiences, job applications and universities, having this award has really impressed employers in interviews as I have explained how doing this award has allowed me to gain so many skills.
Sleeping near the glaciers in Norway was one of the best memories and views and made me appreciate the world we have around us.
I did the award with none of my friends, but I have now made life long friends because of this.
I would 110% recommend doing the Dofe award to anyone, from any background. Because it makes you believe that you can do anything and will give you the potential to grow in yourself and open opportunities to reach your potential.
For my bronze and silver award, I trekked in the UK. And for my gold away, I had the opportunity to go to Norway, where we trekked in a group of 7 in rough mountain terrain. The weathers changed from tremendous heat, hail, and thunder and lightning. There were many times where I felt I needed to give up as it got tougher and tougher, but my team pulled me through it. From this I learnt to be resilient, perseverance, independence, teamwork, the ability to budget, and many more much needed life skills.
As I have applied for work experiences, job applications and universities, having this award has really impressed employers in interviews as I have explained how doing this award has allowed me to gain so many skills.
Sleeping near the glaciers in Norway was one of the best memories and views and made me appreciate the world we have around us.
I did the award with none of my friends, but I have now made life long friends because of this.
I would 110% recommend doing the Dofe award to anyone, from any background. Because it makes you believe that you can do anything and will give you the potential to grow in yourself and open opportunities to reach your potential.
