Pamela Banchetti.

My name is Pamela Banchetti, it’s quite a Scottish name and that is why I believe that destiny brought me to Glasgow. I was born in a small town near Florence, called Figline Valdarno, and brought up between there and Follonica – a wonderful place at the seaside in Tuscany. Since I was a child I have always dreamed about studying abroad and traveling as much as I could. Thanks to the decline of social, political and economic circumstances in Italy, there were few prospects on offer and my wish was enhanced. So searching for experience and ideas for the future, I landed in Glasgow for my gap year.

I did my IELTS exam and completed my application for five Scottish Universities, and with delight I have known for a few weeks that I will be studying Politics and English Literature in Glasgow University from September 2015. In the meantime I have taken short courses in Creative Writing and History at Glasgow University’s Centre for Open Studies. I enjoyed both but was particularly enthusiastic about Creative Writing.

I have also been working in Costa Coffee in Waterstone’s since November, where I love the team, the place and the work as a barista. I also went to dance classes and have developed a never ending passion.

(Now studying for degree in Theatre Studies, University of Glasgow 2018)