‘A testimonial can mean a multitude of things, but the definition I am most fond of is ‘a declaration of truth’. So it is my personal truth that Making The Leap is an unique opportunity. For many like myself on this programme it was a bridge between their old...
Jignesh was born in Kenya and moved to the UK aged fourteen. Moving to a new country was challenging, and Jignesh had to balance schoolwork with learning a different culture and environment, as well as studying in English, which wasn’t his first language. His parents...
Selvia was born and raised in West London after her parents moved from Macedonia. She moved frequently, sometimes in temporary accommodation. Selvia’s school-life was challenging – her school had a low pass rate and was housed in temporary buildings during her...
William grew up in an area of Southwark which could be rough at times, and some of the people he grew up with were drawn into crime. But William had his sights set on university. With promising academic grades, William’s plan looked firmly on track. However, shortly...
Ridha grew up in Hackney. As a child, she experienced the disruption of moving around from refuge and council housing. Though it was hard for her mother bringing up Ridha and her sisters alone, she was extremely supportive, and was thoroughly proud when Ridha was the...
