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My unique path to university: real stories

Updated Thursday, 8 May 2025

Hear from USW students who are sharing their varied experiences, including young carers, those with autism, and those who have joined university later in life. 

This series of videos is documenting the journeys of university students from backgrounds currently underrepresented in higher education.

Tom's story

Hear how Tom overcame health challenges and adapted to life as a student. 




Andrea's story

Andrea shares his perspective as a young carer and the first member of his family to go to university.




Liam's story

Liam shares his experience of joining university later in life and his hopes for the future.




Chris's story

Chris shares his experiences as a student with autism joining university later in life, as well as the support he's received along the way. 






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This resource was provided by the University of South Wales and is part of the University Ready hub.

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