1.I can empathise with people from LSES. In year 12 I participated in the SPARK program, mentoring primary aged children with refugee backgrounds in improving their academic ability. I have seen first-hand the struggle families deal with costs of schooling whilst working at Big W, especially during the back to school period. Personally I am the first in my family to go on to tertiary education so I know the confusion and the daunting task of picking the right degree to study. At UNSW I have been involved in the Vietnamese Students Association as a PR officer and Arcs Yellow Shirts program. I believe these roles have equipped me with adequate skills to lead and communicate. Above all, I now possess a deeper understanding of the need for equity, where some people require more help than others in life to attain the same standard. I especially believe in educational equity. These roles have shown me that no matter what culture or background people come from, they possess unique and nuanced experiences. I believe I am able to draw upon my experiences to guide and mentor students about university life.2. One reason is the cost of attending university. Students may not be aware of the government subsidies, loans and payments to help alleviate these costs. The idea of accumulating a debt for a minimum period of 3 years seems unattractive. So the idea of earning money straight out of school either by starting an apprenticeship or attaining work seems like the better option. Another reason is the misconception that university is exclusive and only for the gifted. They may not be aware of the countless student support services available that make the transition to university easier. Nor are they aware of the diversity of the population at university. Thirdly, family history could be a deterrent to attend university. Students from LSES may not have anyone in their family who has attended university. Therefore they are unable to draw insight or learn about the life of being a university student. All these factors present barriers to university education especially to students from LSES. Its important to dispel these myths, present a true image of university life and allow these students to make an informed decision about their future.- Costs of university accumulating a debt- Cannot afford to