The reason why I joined the Prince Trust 12 week programme was because I needed to find some direction and routine in my life. I also wanted to meet new people and gain some more confidence within myself.

I thought the programme looked interesting and a lot of fun. I was originally a bit nervous before the second residential week because it was facing my fears that I knew was going to be a difficult challenge. However, it was really good fun and I would recommend this programme to anyone.

 

The hardest part for me was abseiling in the residential week because I was really scared of heights and it was my biggest fear. I did it but it challenged me to get out of my comfort zone.

 

In my eyes I would describe working in a team as everyone being equal and being able to share their ideas with the rest of the team. It is also about looking out for each other and supporting the team through difficult situations. And one main aspect of the team is strength.

 

Since starting the Prince Trust 12 week programme, I have moved forward as an individual by becoming more confident within myself. I feel that I have shown my true self more and met some awesome people. I have learnt that I can do things if I put my mind to it.

 

The most enjoyable part of the programme was going coasteering which was awesome but also very daunting. My biggest achievement was performing my own song in front of a crowd in my work placement week. I was very nervous because it was a new song which I had written and it was the first time I was performing the song, but it went well.

 

After this programme I would like to use the skills that I have learnt throughout the course in order to help Young Gloucestershire by working with young people and to try and get them in to music.