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11 years ago today I was a care-leaver receiving my A level results, having spent almost 2 years in unregulated accommodation. No additional marks were given for having written coursework with no electricity, having done exams on 3 hrs sleep given the raves, police incidents &...
Noise until all hours in the morning, or for simply having got through the school day despite knowing I'd be going 'home' to a hostel with grown men who were known to police. Whilst friends had parents call UCAS/clearing operators for advice when grades weren't as expected,
I had to navigate the system alone, despite having no context as a 1st gen applicant. But I managed to find a place in the end, relieved it had worked out. After saving up my McDonald's wages all summer just to afford the transport, I arrived with £20 to spare. But the rent...
