l arrived in the UK as an unaccompanied minor in June 2015 having fled Mosul, Iraq due to political unrest. l spent time in Turkey, travelling through Europe to ‘the jungle’ in Calais, France. l had journey alone on a lorry to the UK

is clear that l would not be able to study at HE level without financial assistance. l receives a weekly allowance of £58.00 from the Local Authority, enough only for essentials. l strongly believe education is the route to improving the life opportunities and therefore would work to ensure l achieved as much as possible of the course and the university experience.