Uniformed Protective Services
Taking part in the Polar Bear Challenge was such an enjoyable experience and a real eye-opener. The day was packed with a wide variety of hurdles that tested everything from our physical stamina to our mental agility and communication skills. It offered us a genuine "day in the life" perspective on what it takes to serve in the Army.
My favourite part of the day was the DCCT training, we were taught how to hold and shoot a weapon in the correct form. Then shoot at the target in front of us, it was very entertaining and enjoyable with the inclusion of it being educational. I left the experience feeling satisfied that I had learned something. Throughout the day we were constantly asking questions about careers and backgrounds which was incredibly insightful, they shared with us their stories and experiences within the army, it was very interesting to hear.
I absolutely think that taking part in these kinds of external challenges are important. This year alone I have been on over a dozen trips to various places all linking to Uniformed Protective Services. Every one of them has taught me something new and have been undoubtedly rewarding. A break from the classroom is always nice and personally for me I prefer learning by participating in physical tasks and challenges as opposed to reading and writing. So, to be offered the opportunity to do these sorts of things is something I am very grateful for.
When I leave college, I’d like to pursue a career in the police, whether that is army police or a specialist role within the police force like crime scene investigating or firearms officer. There are so many careers within the police, I would like to explore as many as I can so I can get the most experience I possibly can and have the most fun doing it. I’ve always been interested in the police since I was young and always had my heart kind of set on it, I really hope to get in, in the future and I know that college has prepared me for this.
