• Going back to university and graduating at 38, Donna’s second chance

    Going back to university and graduating at 38, Donna’s second chance

    Here we are again with another mature student story. We are collecting these stories on our blog with a clear purpose: to encourage people who are considering going back to university but are held back by fears. If this is your case, you are not alone! Everything it’s possible, and hopefully these stories will make Read more

  • Starting University at 26 in the UK, Oliver’s successful story

    Starting University at 26 in the UK, Oliver’s successful story

    Another inspiring mature student story we have on the blog. This time we will have a look at Oliver’s story: “starting university at 26 in the UK”. Oliver decided to start university to leave the hospitality industry and change career. He could not see a future there, he felt undervalued, unappreciated and underpaid. We are Read more

  • A History Degree with The Open University, Hayley’s mature student story

    A History Degree with The Open University, Hayley’s mature student story

    Another amazing mature student story we have here. In this post you can read about Hayley, who started a History Degree with the Open University at 29. Sharing these stories can make a difference in someone else’s life! If you’re a mature student and want to share your journey—no matter at what stage you are—whether Read more

  • Starting University at 41, Debbie’s mature student story

    Starting University at 41, Debbie’s mature student story

    A new mature student story to add to our blog. In this post you can read Debbie’s mature student story. Sharing these stories can make a difference in someone else’s life! If you’re a mature student and want to share your journey—no matter at what stage you are—whether you want to stay anonymous or share Read more

  • Starting a degree at 24 with the OU, Abbey’s inspiring story

    Starting a degree at 24 with the OU, Abbey’s inspiring story

    Another inspiring mature student story we have on the blog. Abbey started her degree at 24 to study Psychology with Counselling with the Open University. Her aim is to become a counselling psychologist and help others with their struggles. We are sharing these stories with the aim of inspiring those who feel “lost” in their Read more

  • A Degree at 36 in Business Management, Therese’s story (UK)

    A Degree at 36 in Business Management, Therese’s story (UK)

    Welcome to another mature student story! This time we will have a look at the story of Therese, a young mom who started her mature student journey at 32 with the Open University and got her degree at 36! In case you didn’t know, we have been sharing mature student stories hoping to help some Read more