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Today I was awarded a 1st class degree.

88 replies

Dalaidramailama · 19/07/2022 20:51

Received confirmation of my classification today. First class honours degree via the OU in Health & Social care.

Feeling pretty pleased with myself. I left school with zero GCSE’s. Just couldn’t even be bothered to turn up to the exams.

I am 32 with 3 kids who are all at secondary school. I work for Mind in a role that offers me plenty of autonomy and it’s very rewarding.

Just wanted to shout it from the rooftops as prior to starting my OU degree I used to have a reoccurring dream that I woke up in year 10. I would feel so happy at the “second chance” only to obviously wake up again.

Since enrolling on my course I never did have that reoccurring dream again. 🍾 🫧

OP posts:
practicepracticepractice · 19/07/2022 21:48

Congratulations 👏🎉

saddowizca · 19/07/2022 21:52

👏👏congratulations - 🎓🎓

Paddingtonsmarmlade · 19/07/2022 22:02

Congratulations

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AhaLyn · 19/07/2022 22:04

Well done @Dalaidramailama Flowers 🍾

doubleshotcappuccino · 19/07/2022 22:05

Wow! Amazing. Congratulations!!

PhotoDad · 19/07/2022 22:05

Fantastic! I love the OU.

RishiRich · 19/07/2022 22:05

Congratulations OP! You gave yourself a second chance and worked damn hard to make it work.

YellowLemonshade · 19/07/2022 22:07

That's awesome.
Well done.
Shows real commitment to study at that level as a mature student, compared to when you're 20 with no responsibilities.

AlaskaThunderfuckHiiiiiiiii · 19/07/2022 22:09

Congratulations!

im half way through my second year of adult nursing through the OU, it feels relentless sometimes and I have wanted to throw the towel in a couple of times but every assignment pass I get my motivation is renewed and it wont be long now till I’m finished

RaininSummer · 19/07/2022 22:10

Well done. Great achievement.

rainbowsilk · 19/07/2022 22:12

What an achievement!! Hugest congratulations!!!

Hawkins001 · 19/07/2022 22:13

Dalaidramailama · 19/07/2022 20:51

Received confirmation of my classification today. First class honours degree via the OU in Health & Social care.

Feeling pretty pleased with myself. I left school with zero GCSE’s. Just couldn’t even be bothered to turn up to the exams.

I am 32 with 3 kids who are all at secondary school. I work for Mind in a role that offers me plenty of autonomy and it’s very rewarding.

Just wanted to shout it from the rooftops as prior to starting my OU degree I used to have a reoccurring dream that I woke up in year 10. I would feel so happy at the “second chance” only to obviously wake up again.

Since enrolling on my course I never did have that reoccurring dream again. 🍾 🫧

firstly big congratulations,

then I would love to go back in time, although mine would be when I first started my joint honours university course so I can get excellent grades and redo the last 16+ years.

indecisivewoman81 · 19/07/2022 22:15

Congratulations!!

madmumofteens · 19/07/2022 22:15

Amazing well done OP 😊

DaniRabbity · 19/07/2022 22:16

Congratulations!

theclangersarecoming · 19/07/2022 22:18

Well done - that’s a fantastic achievement! You’re a great role model for your DC, too. Congratulations 🥳

LurpakAspirations · 19/07/2022 22:20

Congratulations!!

Spudlover · 19/07/2022 22:22

Congratulations OP, amazing achievement.

cakeandwine · 19/07/2022 22:23

Congratulations! What an inspiration you are x

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 19/07/2022 22:24

Well done!

guinnessandblackcurrant · 19/07/2022 22:24

Congratulations, that is a fantastic achievement.

Jacopo · 19/07/2022 22:25

Wonderful achievement- congratulations!

wiltshirelass1418 · 19/07/2022 22:26

Congratulations 🎉

I've just completed my first year with the OU! Hopefully in a couple of years time ill be posting the same 😊

shivbo2014 · 19/07/2022 22:34

I started my health and social care degree with the Open University in February and just about to start my ema for my first module. This is inspirational to read. Congratulations!!

KosherDill · 19/07/2022 22:44

Well done!!!