Urban Scholars
I have been asked to do a lecture for over 100 young people on the urban scholars programme. This is a programme set up to help people achieve their full potential. I will be talking about the dedication, sacrifice but ultimately the feeling off fullfilment you have when you start to realise your dreams. I will be talking about the positivity needed when things don’t go as planned and how to keep on going no matter what, ( you know, light subject matter?!) Hopefully by sharing some personal experiences it should be interesting, if not it will just be me chatting rubbish on stage in front of over a 100 young people, standard fare really! should be fun! If you were at the lecture let me know what you thought feedback is always appreciated. have a good weekend!
keep dancin
Andy
November 28th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
HEY!!
It was so cool being a urban srides ninja yesterday.It was the best thing I could have possibly imagined to do in the middle of the concert in the o2 .Your dancing was really good and inspiring.It was one of the most exciting thing i did in my life.I would’ve liked it if the moves were a bit harder and more hardcore. Anyway I liked it.
OH AND THANK YOU FOR DOING THE DANCE WITH THE YOUNGVOICES CHOIR.
March 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Kool Andy
Thanks for taking your time and your speech
it was nice having you there at the urban scholars
you gave us wise words of inspiration which
made me think. Keep up the good work and I hope
too see you in july as long as I GET MY ASS OUTA
BED
March 21st, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hi, just to let you know that the lecture was an inspiration and credit has to be given to you. It was inspirational seeing the way your life and job are intertwined and that you actually love what you do with a greater passion than most.
“we shall never excell in anything if we see ourselves as master of which we want to succeed at, we must remain a student and study with a love that makes the goal worth achieving”
i hope you change many more peoples lives for the better and keep on doing the job you love, for now many people see the work you are doing and are becoming part of the ‘community’ that they idolize.
keep the excellent work and the inspirational talks up! for if we do not work for anything we never acheive our goals or ambitions!
Zac Deeks
March 20th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
wag1 Andy ur presentation was banging stil i appreciate dat alot
it made me see what i can achieve if i GET MA ASS OUT OV BED.
it was gd to be able to get an first hand experince of sum1 as accomplished as u
i giv u n ur “Crew” lots ov respect
keep doin wt ur doin
clap bk
bless
-1-
p.s cum bk in july plz
March 20th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
just making sure you return in july and you skills are heavy
March 19th, 2008 at 11:57 am
p.s is there class on sat???easter n all that?/plz let me no asap xx
March 19th, 2008 at 11:56 am
hi,
just thought id say hi came to ya intermediate class last sat all da way from sunny southend
was well worth the trip will be signing up for the term look forward to learning new things n putting in the work to become the dancer i long to be… c u all son carla :~
March 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hello =]
completely agree with what everyone said … it was a real pleasure to listen to you.
i really like something you said and it got me thinking
‘always remain a student’
because that way you can always learn and its true!
so well i’d just like to thank you for taking your time to come and see us
and i wish you loads of success for the future
xxx
EXCEED EXPECTATIONS!!! (thats drilled in my head loool)
stamping_butterflies@hotmail.co.uk
March 18th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
hi andy,
thanks for taking tym to come down and give us that talk… it was great to hear advice from someone who has worked hard to get at where theyr at… i really enjoyed it, and i lernt that if i want something i shud GET MA ASS OUT OF BED, coz i can be really lazy at tymz…
thanks agen, PLEASE cum bak in july….
x.x.nerissa.x.x
March 17th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Yo Andy, that session was GREAT! i really enjoyed it.
I’ve learnt many things.
I will always keep in mind to Be Nice & EXCEED EXPECTATIONS.
Thanks for coming, it was a pleasure to even be in your audience.
Keep doing what your doing. A lot of RESPECT coming from another Andy.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Hi Andy,
Thanks for coming down and delivering an INSPIRATIONAL presentation that was not only enjoyed by all scholars but the staff too. There are def many messages that I will be taking from you, in order to achieve what I want to. And I really hope you do come back in July, you can teach me some moves…. If not good luck with everything you do and keep your head up!
Kaesha xxx
March 17th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
The amazing thing about being a tutor on this scheme is that you get to experience sessions like the one you delivered last Saturday! You should be bottled and available to every school, every student in the country! Your energy and enthusiasm were infectious and everything you said was so true. What an inspiration! Many, many thanks. I can’t wait to see you ‘live’ in action…hope your diary’s free for July!
March 17th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Hello Andy and Scholars,
What a fantastic way to finish the programme for this year. So many messages which were realy in the spirt of our programme. Thank you for giving us your precious time, I think the impact was such that there will always now be a voice in all our heads telling us to ‘go for it’ in times of doubt.
We hope to see you on July 5th. All these messages so far illustrate how much you were appreciated and please note ‘ Professor’ Valsa Koshy thought you weere great also.
thanks,
Carole
March 17th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Your talk today was such a great end to the Year 11s time at Urban Scholars. The messages from your talk were so clear and accessible. I think you should make a card with your formula for success on it, eg 1 ask for help, 2 get your ass out of bed etc. Then people can look at it as a reminder when they’re struggling! What also came across to me (other than your talents for communicating and dancing) was your genuine concern for other people and your want to give something back, these are such truly admirable qualities. You are needed in every school in the country so I hope lots more young people around the country get to hear your message and have an experience like we had at Urban Scholars! I can see you create your own ‘luck’ and I wish you every success in the future.
March 16th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
THANK you soo much for coming in and giving us great words of incouragement ( definately one of the main highlights of my time at the programme) …… GET YOUR ASS OUT OF BED has to be the biggest one for me as i am TERRIBLE when it comes to actualy getting up and motivating myself to do something….. so you have helped me to think about that one!!!
Keep on dancing and showing the young people that you can go after and achieve your dreams..
EVERY1 - IF THERE IS ATLEAST A HUNDRED COMMENTS THEN WE (MIGHT) BE ABLE TO HAVE A LIVE PERFORMANCE.
March 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Hi Andy,
What an amazing and inspirational chat (best not call it a lecture not cool !!!!!!). I just want to say a massive thank you it was so motivational and good to know that in life it’s possible to be successful with determination and hard work. You should be so proud of yourself for touching some many hearts and minds. All I have left so say is keep up the extremly good work and for making a difference in what can be a a difficult world.
Catherina - Urban Scholars Administrator
March 16th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Thanks for such a great speech yesterday. I will remember the only way to succeed is to take an educated risk and exceed expectations. Something I will remember forever (I hope *fingers crossed* if I don’t then I suppose I will not be as successful as you).
=]
Thanks (again)
Oh and by the way…thanks
=]
March 16th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
The Presentaion you did was really good..it was very inspirational to know that you tried so hard to make your dream reality. Good luck with alll your performances with your class, hope everything goes well in the future. Tamara x p.s it was nice meeting you
March 16th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hi Andy,
Thanks again for the wonderfully motivating talk you did for the Scholars today, I have worked with the programme for 10 year and I can promise you I have never seen them so motivated, touched and with so much belief in themselves as I did after your session. Thanks also for reminding me to always stay a student, it is a very powerful thing to know that we all need to keep learning. Congratulations on all that you have accomplshed and on all that you will continue to succeed in as I I have a feeling you are far from achieving all that you have ever wanted.
Just one last thank you for transmitting that passion and enthusiam to all the scholars and staff.
March 16th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Best inspirational speak at Brunel in 4 years thanks for the advice
March 16th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Hi Andy
Ur lecture yesterday was really inspiring..it made me realise what can be acheived when you GET YOUR ASS OUT OF BED
fnx 4 all your advise…i will alwayz remember in particular to be nice, have confidence and most importantly…
EXCEEEEEEEEEEEED EXPECTATIONS!!!!!
Good Luck with the rest of your career
x-Alesha-x
March 16th, 2008 at 10:10 am
hello,
great speach and i think all the young kids really enjoyed what you had to say.
see you in july,thanks again chris
March 16th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Inspirational lecture Andy - nice to see more people with a passion for what they do sharing it with the people around them. One of the best motivational talks I’ve seen, i’d recommend you!
Exceeeeeding Expectations - and makin us all feel like a million dollars was worth every minute.
Well Done mate have a pint on me!
Ross - Student Staff
p.s. any more tips for success lol - (Shhh.. I’ll keep ‘um secret i swear)
March 15th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Yooo..
Good session today, inspiring and an eye opener to what you can achieve if you put the effort in and..
GET YOUR ASS OUTA BED!!
Keep doin what your doin..
1
March 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
hi,
i thought your tlk was reli gud, it reli inspired me to keep motivated throughout life and stay a student as that is the best way to succeed and learn at the same time
tnx very much maybe you cud give a tlk to my school one day free of charge of course lol.
Benesh
March 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Yoooo..
Good lecture today, inspiring and an eye opener to what can be achieved if you put the effort in and…
GET YOUR ASS OUTA BED!!
Keep doin what your doin..
1
March 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
WOW
Your session today was truly amazing
I really learnt alot from it
Good luck with the rest of your career
Thanks
March 15th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
bbbrrrrappp & bbbbrrrraapp i’l say again….brilliant! ur da man…. i really really enjoyed ur talk…has to be one of in not the best talks ive listened 2 in 4years of urban scholars…. u better come back lol ur moves are siick and not just in a lockin n poppin way but da way u get evry1 involved and how you relate your stores to now…i luved wen u had da slide of dat letter n u wz like i wnt from dis 2 anotha slide wid da urban slides flyer n u kept flickin through both of them telling us to trust our own judgements.. EXCEEEEEEEEEED EEXPEctations and that You can never do anything….*dis tym u have 2 say alone lool* anyhooo yh i took some great advice from this and i would definitely be GIVING BACK all the stuff ive learnt not just from 2day but over the ocurse of my almost 16 years in this life 2help some one!
sfe sfe 4 a great talk n give jamie wz it?? i dunno but da 10yr old guy a huuge up high five 4 his efforts n tell him i sed he shd keep up his danin weder he’s sleepin eatin or respirin loool…. ok i fink i’ll stop now sum ppl wud fink im hoggin it all lol… kl!!
March 15th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
“never stop being a student” thanks for the advice and great speech
March 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Hey Andy,
I thought that your presentation was excellent, and it inspired me a lot. I realise now that I have to do loads to get what I want to achieve, thanks to you.
You have also taught me how to give back after all that you can get, especially for people less fortunate, and also to exceed expectations and make calculated risks.
I hope that what you have told me and the rest of the Urban Scholars will be very valuable to us in the near future.
I hope that you and your workshop have a better and greater future ahead.
Thanks again,
Rahul
March 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I want to thank you so much for coming in today and giving a fantastic speach/talk to us all. It was truely inspiring.
Good luck for all that the future holds for you, I am sure that you will succeed.
March 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Yo dis iz Jesse. Fanx agen 4 da bag wiv da dvd nd posta in. Ur lecture woz sick nd u motivated evry1 in dere. I’ll alwayz rememba 2 EXCEED EXPECTATIONS nd gt my ass out of bed!!
Frm ur boi Jesse Hinson
March 15th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
was gd andy
dat session 2day was gr8
it was gd 2 talk an accomplished dancer an entrepeneur
i got alot of respect 4 u n ur company
keep doin wt ur doin
write bk
bless
March 15th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Hi Andy,
Your lecture today was inspiring, truly. The work you do is amazing and the journey you’ve made to achieve your dream has inspired me to take risks (calculated ones!) and not to be torn down by other people.
My dream is to be an author, and I’ve always been told I can’t do it - but after your lecture today I’ve decided to trust my own judgment and not only go by what other people think.
I don’t think I will ever be able to explain how much you have inspired me - that one lecture has changed the way I view the possible reality of my dream.
Urban Strides looks great - I know quite a few people that would be interested and I’ll be sure to spread the word!
Never stop inspiring people, it’s definatly your gift!
Thank-you so much for taking the time to talk to us,
Amy x
March 15th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Inspirational session. A ot there for us tutors too.
March 15th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Thanx Andy your lecture was totally inspirational!!! Your enthusiastic attitude had a great impact on I hope everyone! You’ve made me realise that I can never do anything alone, but should know when to make my own decisions and take risks! If I want something badly, I will definately ask for it and I’ll be nice no matter what attitude they give me! lol. x. I’ll try my best to EXCEED EXPECTATIONS!!!
x Hashma Haidar x
March 15th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
You made a good speech, it made me work slightly harder.
Thanks
March 15th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
your lecture was great, keep up the good work andy
March 15th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Hey!!
I thought you were great!!
It’s really inspiring knowing you are so young and you have achieved so much and that it can be done with hard work.
Thank you for coming to the Urban Scholars programme, you helped me motivate myself to get information on what i want to do.
I have realised that the career i had planned i don’t really want!
I want to be involved in music, either singing or playing the viola and i want to do what i can to help people less fortunate than me. Whether it is just teaching other people in my school something that i am good at, giving friendly advice to other people in my school or fundraising these are things that i am passionate about.
I have decided to talk to teachers etc at school and ask for help!!
Thank you so much.
Keep up all the great stuff and good luck for the future.
Love Kayleigh xxx
March 15th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
i was there man
all this sounds sick, your presentation was good, enjoyed it alot yeah
hit me back at my email
safe
March 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Move over Donny Osmond !!!!
ANdy my main man what an amzing person you are - you EXCEED EXPECTATIONS !!!!!
You have a gift to touch peoples’ lives and change them - keep dancin’ !
Thanks for a fantastic motivational morning - time to dust of the lycra !!!