Mar 6, 2020 | Impact & Reports, The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
At The Access Project we always like to hear stories of our former students now thriving in careers supporting students just like them on our programme. Lamech is no different. This is his story: Tell us about you “I grew up in north Islington in a single...
Feb 26, 2020 | Impact & Reports, The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP8dJew5TwM The Access Project (TAP) took part in the BBC Asian Network’s ‘Big Debate’ about the equality gap at our universities. Young people from affluent backgrounds are still six times more likely to attend a top...
Dec 6, 2019 | Impact & Reports, The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
In our day-to-day role as University Access Officers, we work closely with students in their schools: mentoring, counselling, teaching and emailing. Helping them to benefit from our programme and gain their rightful place at top universities. As you would expect,...
Nov 25, 2019 | The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
A new school year is always an exciting time. This is the start of my sixth-year tutoring with The Access Project and that excitement shows no sign of waning. If anything, it keeps growing every year. I’m in the fortunate position of being able to tutor multiple...
Oct 18, 2019 | Students, The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
The Access Project has really broadened my horizons. I recall filling out the form on a whim, the uncertainty of being successful eating away at me, but I thought it was better to take this chance than to sit on the fence and be filled with regret. Being accepted onto...
Oct 14, 2019 | The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
At the end of a long day at work, we can all feel tired and deflated at times. Whether sat in your office, interacting with customers or in and out of board meetings you may find it exhausting to see beyond the office walls. When someone suggests volunteering as a...
