Hello all!!
Hope you’re all well.
I am currently applying for uni in the UK as an international student and decided to be honest and tell them I have RA and that it can be quite severe, however symptoms are in remission, which is why this is the perfect time to apply.
I feel like they are not as enthusiastic as they were, I feel like I’m a hassle to them now, I made it clear that I don’t want disability benefits or anything, and that I’m just telling them to keep them in the picture.
And right now I’m absolutely regretting it. I’m extremely nervous. Can they not accept because of it. I know that they would never flat out say that it’s because of RA to avoid trouble, however, it is looking like that at the moment.
I don’t know what to do...
Hi there!
I would contact the Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them where you stand legally since you're an international student.
If they have already accepted you then they might not be able to change their mind due to discrimination laws. I don't know for sure though as your international so I would definitely check your rights with the Citizens Advice Bureau.
I think it is actually better if the university knows that you are unwell once accepted. This means if you are sick then they know your circumstances and can help provide notes etc. I told my university.
Good luck! Let me know what they say!
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