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Being accepted to university is a major achievement, especially for students from under-represented backgrounds. But progression through university is equally important.

Across the UK, around 5–7% of full-time undergraduates don’t continue into their second year – and that figure is higher for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. (Gov.uk)

That means thousands of young people who got in are not staying on – not because they lack talent, but often because they feel isolated, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

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