That was me, in 2015 and 2017, for both my GCSEs and A-Levels. I was predicted A*’S and A’s, but got C’s. “I’m a failure”, “I’m not good enough” - all these thoughts were running through my head. However, one thing that kept me going was that I knew my mum would still be proud of me regardless and I had to keep going and make her proud.
My name is Kevin and I am the founder of Bridging Barriers, a social mobility charity that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to access employment through mentoring. I set up Bridging Barriers after failing university twice. Whilst struggling with confidence and self-esteem, a mentor changed my life, helped me get back on my feet, graduate with a 2:1 and secure three internships.
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