Philippa
Oxbridge Alumni, Phillipa, shares her moving success story with us... "I had no idea what to do..." I had everything I needed, a husband, a great house and 2 lovely children I was happily married or so I thought. Until one morning I woke up and he was gone, I… Read More
Chloe
Chloe is 24 and from the North of England. Here's her story: Where did the idea come from? "I'd left school with a few low-grade GCSEs, my school didn't seem interested in real jobs or the students that wanted these jobs such as a car mechanic, a builder or a… Read More
Adam
Adam from Staffordshire shares his success story with us... Once upon a time Whilst looking out the window on a wet cold miserable Monday morning not only was this the weather this is also how my life felt at that moment in time. Miserable, boring, dull. I was stuck in… Read More
Louisa
Thirty-six-year-old Louisa from Derby is one of the thousands of people around the UK who suffered job loss as a result of the economic devastation caused by Covid-19. For Louisa, finding happiness after redundancy seemed unlikely at first, but things eventually turned around. We spoke to her to… Read More
Joyce
Success Stories: Joyce (Counselling) Joyce, 65, had a turbulent upbringing. Born in Scotland in 1955, her mother died giving birth to her, and her father struggled to take care of her as they lived below the poverty line. He also passed away when Joyce was just 13 after a short battle… Read More
Marjorie
Marjorie, 60 Marjorie, 60, had worked in Asda for 15 years when she was made redundant, and before that, she’d owned her own bakery. Having lost her husband to cancer at the age of 45, she was used to being independent, and prided herself on staying out of debt since 1971. Read More
Michael Wearing
When it comes to carving out a career, passion for your chosen pursuit is key. Michael Wearing is a great example of this. “I am passionate about mental health and wellbeing,” Michael explains. This is one of the reasons why he is pursuing a career in counselling and coaching. “I… Read More
Holly Burrows
At Oxbridge, we love to hear from people who have used our resources to help them succeed. That’s why we’re sharing Holly Burrows’ story. When she was made redundant during the pandemic, Holly found our Job Ready pack. Read about how she landed her dream job with a little… Read More
Elena Cattarina
At Oxbridge, we’re all about helping people with a career change, so they can find their dream job. Elena is a great example of how we facilitate this. Elena moved to England from Italy in 2016. She previously worked in accountancy but didn’t enjoy it. “I always wanted to learn… Read More
Sandra du Plessis
It’s true what they say. You’re never too old to learn. As 65-year-old Sandra has now discovered by completing her Life Coaching Level 3 qualification. Having previously worked as a Paralegal for a law firm in Cape Town, Sandra later moved to London. Distance learning made it possible for… Read More
Salma Ummay
The pandemic affected so many people’s studies. 22-year-old Salma was no exception to this. “In 2018, I enrolled to a sixth form to study Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics A-levels. However, due to the exam fiasco in 2020, I ended up with unfair grades.” “I went online and researched places… Read More
Nina Li
We love to be able to update you on our students’ success stories. Especially when they’re as motivated as 17-year-old Nina Li! A friendly and chatty individual, Nina was motivated to join the Chemistry A-level course, so she can pursue a career in medicine or forensic science. Having come… Read More
Christopher Dixon
Sometimes people really want to progress their studies and improve their career prospects, but other commitments get in the way. That’s where distance learning really helped 20-year-old Christopher Dixon. Unexpected Obstacles “I was a full-time student but now I’m a carer for my mother, following complications with her… Read More
Jessica Perkins
Until three years ago, Oxbridge student Jessica Perkins was living in Georgia, USA. A fully qualified hairdresser and beauty therapist, she made the decision to move over to the UK with her husband and 10-year-old daughter. Affectionately known as ‘smiley’ by her colleagues, Jess, 38, is well known as someone… Read More
Agáta Langová
In this success story, we’ll take a look at Agáta’s journey, from needing to quickly gain a qualification in Maths to being accepted on her dream course: Medicine. A recent Oxbridge graduate, Agáta has now completed her Maths A-Level, with a little help from Oxbridge. She is looking forward… Read More
Aaliyah Hilton
At Oxbridge, our students come from various backgrounds and have a diverse range of interests. Language lover and music enthusiast Aaliyah is a great example of this. "I love things that have the ability to connect people from different cultures such as music, languages and art forms."… Read More
Jackie Shackell
Read about how Jackie took the plunge into distance learning later in life, jump-starting a career change to become a Higher Level Teach Assistant. Read More
Sophia Barbayannes
Learn how Sophia studied Early Years courses with Oxbridge, demonstrating commitment and determination to secure a coveted university place. Read More
Mia Blackmore
Mia’s dream of becoming a teaching assistant came true with a little help from Oxbridge. Read about how a study programme tailored to Mia’s requirements gave her the flexibility she needed to succeed. Read More
Darren Brookes
Read the uplifting story of Life Coaching graduate Darren, who studied with us to earn a qualification that suited his vision in life. Read More
Tavis King
Marrying unbridled passion for education and helping others, Tavis King tells us about his experiences studying a Level 4 Counselling Skills with Oxbridge. Read More