About Me

Hello,

Welcome to my little place on the internet, I have always been keen to start a blog, mainly because I read to many myself. I never thought I was interesting enough to have one of my own but people started showing a real interest in my journey with The Open University. They found it strange that I was completing a degree from home and it gave me the idea for this blog.

I started my degree with The Open University in 2016, I decided to do this on a full time basis, meaning I study 120 credits per academic year. I am studying towards a BA Childhood and Youth studies with a goal of becoming a primary school teacher in the future.

I am married with two children and a dog and my life is otherwise pretty normal. I enjoy reading and have a passion for education for all ages.

Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by.

Lisa 

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