Lived experience
Adapting to university: Riley’s reflections on the pandemic
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Riley, reflects on the impacts that the pandemic has had on their journey into higher education.
COSMO
30-04-25
Lived experience
Returning to normality and changing plans: Jake’s experience of the pandemic
Jake, who is a member of the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel, reflects on the challenges posed by COVID five years after the first lockdown.
COSMO
23-04-25
Lived experience
Balancing studies and family: Richa’s reflection on COVID-19
Richa, who sits on the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel, discusses the mixed emotions she felt throughout the pandemic.
COSMO
16-04-25
Lived experience
One of millions: Alexander’s COVID-19 story
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Alexander, speaks about the transformative impact the pandemic had on his life.
COSMO
09-04-25
Lived experience
Every Story Matters: A Year 10’s Journey Through the Pandemic
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Yasmin, looks back on her pandemic experience.
COSMO
26-11-24
Lived experience
Amber's story: Feeling the financial strain
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Amber, discusses her family's financial struggles through the pandemic.
COSMO
13-03-23
Lived experience
Zakir's story - An unprecedented struggle
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Zakir, speaks of the difficulties he faced during the pandemic.
COSMO
09-12-22
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