Kate Holmes attended King Edward’s VI Handsworth School before joining the College to study A levels.
She studied English Literature, Philosophy and Politics, achieving A*, A and B grades, before progressing onto the University of Leeds to read English and Comparative Literature.
“I loved how we could work independently and were treated as adults, but there was also a great network of support whenever you needed it. The teachers were all easy to talk to, the courses were interesting and the people I met are lifelong friends for sure.”