Pierce Holland

Pierce is currently studying computing and IT with the OU, a subject he loves and believes has already helped to open doors in his work.  

His study journey has not been smooth – he deferred a place to study science at a physical university, then signed up initially for natural sciences at the OU. After deferring this, he nearly gave up when a conversation with the student support team made him realise he had the option to change qualification and concentrate on something he really enjoys. 

Pierce now juggles studying with full-time work and has become super organised at managing work shifts, studying and fitting in some rest days for socialising.