I never thought I would have the opportunity to go to Arden, or any type of university, based on the fact that I was from a working class background which meant I started work when I was 15. I thought I would always have to be stuck in manual labour jobs, but I got a call from Arden offering me a position and I thought if I didn't take it, I probably would never have this opportunity again. I didn't realise the potential that I had.