Our student stories

From construction to law … thanks to the OU I’ve changed career.

My OU study has also allowed me to realise that I am capable of so much more than I thought I was.

I cannot thank The Open University enough for creating this opportunity to study online and develop my full legal potential.

I’ve turned my life around – now I’m helping others.

The OU ethos is about helping people to ensure they succeed. I found my OU degree a very positive experience and it gave me a huge sense of achievement.

I am studying for my own benefit, I want to prove that I am not thick, and that I can apply myself to education and studies.

The OU helped me discover my true potential.

The OU allowed me to pursue my childhood passion of becoming a professional footballer while at the same time gaining a degree.

Thanks to the OU’s one-to-ones and disability services, I barely felt the impact of my OCD. The materials, support, qualitative teaching, virtual learning environment platform and one-to-one support system are all state of the art.

I wanted to qualify as a lawyer for many years to 'give something back'. The Open University has given me the opportunity to study the LLB combined with growing a successful business.