Studying creative writing has led to Bethany Handley becoming an internationally published poet.
"I've always enjoyed been a creative person," she says. "Creative writing has been a way for me to channel that creativity. I feel privileged to have studied Creative Writing at Cardiff, especially with Dr Robert Walton and Dr Ailbhe Darcy, who encouraged me to be creative inside and outside of my degree.
"They've helped me to develop as a writer and to amplify my voice."
Bethany, who graduates with a First in Journalism, Media and English Literature with Creative Writing, has become a part-time wheelchair user in the past year and is keen to use her writing talents to promote inclusivity and equality.
"I have learned a lot about ableism since then," she says. "Many people lack awareness of the realities of chronic illness and of part-time wheelchair users. There's still so much stigma around using a wheelchair. I get frustrated when I experience ableist and ignorant attitudes and that frustration fuels my poetry.
"It's my way of educating the world about my experience and of connecting with other young people who might not have the platform to speak about these issues."
