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Find your goal and inspiration in OU study, like Stuart

1 July 2026

OU student and disabled veteran Stuart describes his OU journey as one of ‘resilience, struggle and growth’. After being medically discharged from the military following 23 years of service, he felt lost and unsure what to do next. Studying towards a BA (Honours) History degree gave him focus and motivation to move forwards in a […]

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