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Congratulations are in order for Willow Stephenson 18, who will be joining The University of Manchester in September to study Sociology and German. Willow has been confirmed as a recipient of a new University bursary for care-experienced or care-leaver students launching for the forthcoming academic year.
The University青瓜视频檚 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team hosted the 青瓜视频淲e Belong Here青瓜视频� event in April 2023, which aimed to inspire young people who are care experienced to think about attending university, and to consider Manchester as a university of choice. At this event, Professor Jackie Carter connected with several care experienced or estranged young people, including Willow. Jackie was very taken by Willow, stating: 青瓜视频淲hat struck me about Willow was her motivation in wanting to study Sociology because all the books she was reading made no reference to people like her青瓜视频�.
After the event, Jackie arranged work experience for Willow at the University. Willow shadowed Jackie, met with other academics, talked to university students, and spent time exploring the campus. Jackie also offered to mentor Willow by supporting and guiding her through her A-Level exams, as well as encouraging her to apply for the course she wanted to study. In a reflection on her work experience Willow wrote: 青瓜视频淚t felt like they wanted you to succeed and find your place in this academic world. Like, it青瓜视频檚 not just about getting a degree, it青瓜视频檚 about discovering your passions, pushing your boundaries, and becoming the best version of yourself.青瓜视频�.
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Congratulations to Willow Stephenson who will be joining in September to study Sociology () and German.
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On A-Level Results Day, Willow found out she will be coming to the University in September to study her dream course, which is a brilliant result. Jackie says: 青瓜视频淎 year ago she didn青瓜视频檛 even know she could study this degree and had no intention of applying for The University of Manchester.青瓜视频�
Since Willow received her results, Jackie has reflected upon the impact herself and other female members of staff had on Willow. Highlighting the importance of representation, Jackie says: 青瓜视频淚 think helping her [Willow] see strong women who cared about her progress has been a huge boost for her青瓜视频�.
The University of Manchester continues its commitment to supporting young people who are care experienced or estranged, in succeeding in higher education. Willow青瓜视频檚 story and the dedication demonstrated by Professor Jackie Carter and the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion team, illustrates that it is both possible, and imperative, to make a difference.
- For more information about The University of Manchester青瓜视频檚 commitment to care experienced and estranged young people, visit this page.