I first found my feet when I was about 16. I went to Lambeth College and started studying engineering, but I didn't really like it.
My cousin was a computer science graduate so I went back to college to study IT. I started achieving Distinction grades and began to have belief in myself.
As well as studying I got involved in community activities, becoming president of the college. Then I was asked if I wanted to be involved in a new programme the council was launching offering paid experience to students. I applied and got a position in the IT department and since then things have gone really well for me.
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