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Here Tara describes a school culture of doing things for yourself, without even friends being allowed to help each other.

Here Angela describes the impact of public attitudes towards her when she went out in groups from school.

Here Joanne talks about a trip to the fair, a school journey and trips to the theatre.

Here Jamie talks about missing home.

Here Haq talks about receiving food from home.

Here Jane describes her motivations for going to University.

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