It's never too late to study an A Level, as demonstrated by Suzanne!
We’re great believers that it’s never too late to study an A Level – whether it’s to access Higher Education, progress your career, or ‘just because’. Almost two decades after leaving school, Suzanne decided to further her education purely for enjoyment. Choosing a subject she enjoyed in her teenage years has reinvigorated her love of […]
Ever wanted to study for fun? Susan did and she loved it!
Studying doesn’t always have to be to advance your career, sometimes people study for fun instead! When Susan decided to study a Complete Animal Care course, she wanted to do it for fun. She wasn’t looking to change career or progress in any way, she simply loved the idea of studying something because she was […]
David's ICB Bookkeeping and Payroll course - never stop learning!
Following a serious illness, David decided to study an ICB Bookkeeping and Payroll course to not only benefit his creative business but to open up employment opportunities too. David is determined to continue his development, meaning he will never stop learning. Here’s what David had to say about his distance learning experience with Open Study […]
Have you heard about Christian's distance learning A Level experience?
Picking your A Levels can be difficult, particularly if you haven’t decided what you want to study at university. For our A Level student, Christian, this was exactly the case. Whilst studying his A Levels, Christian wasn’t sure which path to take. He decided to take some time to consider and research his options. His background […]
How distance learning helped Alana manage her mental health and studying
After struggling to manage her mental health and studying whilst attending college, Alana, decided to try distance learning instead. Alana has studied both GCSE and A Level courses with Open Study College, as well as Criminal Psychology with the hope of one day working in the police force. We caught up with Alana who spoke […]
How mature student Terry, kick-started his career with an AAT course
When you’re more mature , it can be easy to view studying as something for the under 21 age bracket; but Open Study College is committed to making education accessible to all. When Terry decided that he wanted to become a qualified accountant, distance learning offered him the opportunity to achieve his career goals. We […]
Changing your career path: why Robyn chose distance learning to help her
It’s not uncommon for people to change career paths several times throughout their lives. When Robyn realised that the degree she had worked so hard for and the career path she was on, wasn’t the right route for her, she decided to explore alternative career paths. With a dream of working in the criminology industry, […]
How Event Management student, Jade, juggled studying and her career
When Event Management student, Jade, was offered the opportunity of a lifetime she was able to take her studies with her and use them to benefit her career. We recently caught up with Jade, 24, to find out more about her study journey and her big move to New York. Here’s what she had to […]
Sultana Ahmed: combining education and exercise
Open Study College Student Sultana shares her education and exercise journey with us: “Motherhood had me enrolled rather early on in my life. While most 18-year olds were choosing their university course, I was choosing my wedding dress. Not long after that, I found myself cradling my new-born son. Any intention I had of further […]
Michelle Hammerton: Life Changing Learning
Last week, our IAB student, Michelle Hammerton, was named Student of the Year at the annual IAB Awards. Following her success at the awards, we caught up with Michelle to find out more about her inspiring journey… 10 years ago, I found out I had Ovarian Cancer. I was working at HMRC at the time […]