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What motivated you to do a degree?

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- Thu, 23/08/2012 - 09:44

Hi all

Welcome to all new students! I'm sure you'll find it really intersting, rewarding and addictive once you get going!

I just wondered what are your reasons for study? 
Is it career progression, personal interest, choosing distance study over going away to university or possibly being sponsored by your employer to study? 

Look forward to hearing your responses by hitting reply or if you prefer email me.

Thanks

Jenny
Platform Team

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Nicola Fitch - Sat, 25/08/2012 - 17:28

Hey there - I have just worked out that I am able to start my degree in Psycology and I am so excited!! To asnwer your question about my reason for studying -

I want to do this degree because ever since I went through a very traumatic time, I have always wanted to be a play therapist. For me, doing the undergraduate degree course means that I can now begin my journey to being able to help others ( :

 

Jenny Bond - Fri, 31/08/2012 - 12:23

Hi Nicky

Thanks very much for your reply. I hope you enjoy your studies and get the career you are looking for. It sounds like an incredibly interesting career to work towards. If you would be happy to answer a few more questions which we could turn into an article on Platform about your choice of course and what this career is all about and the path you will take to getting there etc do please do get in touch. jenny.bond@open.ac.uk

Jenny
Platform team