I’m a postgraduate student at the Open University, however, I started my university education on a OU level 1 general humanities course in 2001. I was the first person in my family to complete a degree, after which I progressed to study a Masters in Education in End of Life Care, and now I’m at PhD level study researching hospice care, so I am proof anyone can do it! I am passionate about people, which includes learning about people, lives, interactions and communication. It is important to balance study, work, family and life and I do this by watching football most weekends, going to live music events and being a member of my local church. My favourite thing about the OU is the friendly, helpful, supportive network of people you are becoming part of!