Category: Successful Student Stories

Welcome to another mature student story on our blog! Today, we share Chris mature student’s journey from working in construction to studying accounting at university! We share these stories with the hope of encouraging those who may feel uncertain about their future—particularly those who believe it’s too late to pursue their true passions and transform…

Another great student story to add to our blog. In this post you can read about Alexandra’s story, who started studying for a Computing and IT Degree with the Open University at 23. In case you didn’t know, we have been sharing mature student stories hoping to help some “lost” people out there, those who…

Another inspiring mature student story is featured on the blog today. In this post, we’ll explore Dan’s journey to becoming a doctor by the age of 30 in the UK. We share these stories with the hope of encouraging those who may feel uncertain about their future—particularly those who believe it’s too late to pursue…

Returning to education—or even just considering it—can stir up a whirlwind of doubts and fears. These emotions are entirely normal and often shared by many others in similar situations. While each person’s circumstances are unique, some common questions tend to arise: And the list, unfortunately, goes on… But here’s the good news: countless mature students…

A new mature student story to add to our blog. In this post you can read “Stephanie’s story, from waitress to marketing.” Stephanie started university at 25 as a mature student to change career. Sharing these stories can make a difference in someone else’s life! If you’re a mature student and want to share your…

Another great student story we have on the blog. This time we will have a look at Bethany’s story, “a passion for fashion”. Bethany started her degree in Fashion Management at 27 to pursue her dream of a high level career in the fashion industry. Sharing these stories can really help those who feel “lost”…

Here we are again with another great mature student story! In this post we have the story of Mark, who started university at 30 to advance his career. Sharing these stories can make a difference in someone else’s life! Do you have a student story you want to share or you know someone who has…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…