My Open Colleges experience
When I looked at studying I saw a ‘Diploma of Community Services’ and thought, what’s that? I cannot believe that I went from not knowing what Community Services was to now graduating with a Diploma in it! I just want to encourage future students, especially those who are contemplating doing this or are already doing it, DON’T GIVE UP! I experienced a lot of set backs during my studies (pandemic, health issues, difficulty finding placement, all whilst caring for my two young children with disabilities). I felt like giving up at one stage, but all it took was one person to say they believed in me. Well I believe in YOU! I went from being a stay-at-home mum for years, to now a graduate working in the industry as a team leader! The biggest reward from all of this is seeing my children’s faces light up when telling others that my mum helps people for work, I want to do mums job when I am older! This has changed not only my life but my children’s. Thank you Open Colleges - especially Rosan.