Hi, I’m Nicola and I’m 21. I live in Essex, England with my mum, dad and older sister. In July 2008, I graduated with a 2:1 degree in English language and linguistics with creative writing from Roehampton University, south west London.

For the next year, I will be volunteering with a christian based charity called Oasis UK. From 6th October 2008 I will be living and working in Johannesburg, South Africa for just over 5 months. When I return to England in March, I will be based in Manchester, in the north west of England until August. This amazing adventure will be a challenge, both for me, and the Oasis team, because I am registered blind and have been since birth.

I became a Christian in April 2007, near the end of my second year of uni. Since then, God has been at the centre of my life and everything I do. I was confirmed in April 2008. Having been totally undecided about what I wanted to do when I finished uni, applying for a gap year seemed like a good idea. Incidentally, I still have no idea what I will do, but at least now I have an extra year to decide!
In my last year of uni, I took a worship leader’s course and am now a fully certified worship leader. I love playing the clarinet and singing. I really want to learn guitar as well!
I enjoy doing outdoor activities like climbing, swimming, water skiing and last Friday, I did my first ever tandom skydive!
I love spending time with my amazing boyfriend, Michael, and chilling out with friends.