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Open learning: my saving grace

Open learning: my saving grace

Open learning helped me reach my educational goals. After a few setbacks, it was TRU OL that provided me with a program plan and a path to complete my degree. I ultimately graduated with a BA in Criminology with Distinction. That allowed me to apply to law school in Canada. I have now graduated from…

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Teresa Penuliar – Return to Registered Nurse Practice Alumni

Teresa Penuliar – Return to Registered Nurse Practice Alumni

As an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines and a mother, achieving a balance between my career and personal life has been a significant challenge. However, TRU’s flexible online and distance learning programs have made a positive difference in my life. Completing the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Certificate at TRU has opened up endless…

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Studying Abroad

Studying Abroad

I started my online journey in January 2023 with TRU open learning. Currently enrolled in my second class, I was able to take my studies abroad and continue learning while in the UK. My partner had to travel there for work, so I tagged along for 2 weeks. While she was at work, I was…

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PLAR Student – Marianna Abutalipova

PLAR Student – Marianna Abutalipova

My OL journey is a long one… and it is not over but it is my life. My to do list is endless but this is something I finally accomplished. If we only knew what we know now, would we do things differently, choose another path? I did my PLAR in with OL this year…

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It is never late to move forward to your dreams!

It is never late to move forward to your dreams!

My name is Leonardo Braga Batista and I was born in Brazil, but now I am a proud Canadian citizen. I believe as an immigrate I can say my journey already starts with some challenges. It can be difficult because as an average immigrate you must work twice as hard as everyone. English can be…

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Silent Success

Silent Success

Hello Everyone, My name is Jonathan Peddle and I am currently a student of Thompson Rivers University through online learning. The option of having online learning has given me hope and a new vision to succeed in life, that there can be no limits to what we can do to achieve our goals and make…

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Chance of a lifetime

Chance of a lifetime

July 2022 I was given the chance to do what I had only hoped for. Back story , I never had an opportunity to go to secondary school after graduating high school. I had always planned to, however life and lack of money always got in the way. I had a pretty good job working…

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Health Science Degree through Open Learning

Health Science Degree through Open Learning

Before starting at Thompson Rivers University, I completed my Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma at Capilano University. I worked for a year as a rehabilitation assistant, and had a feeling that I was not quite done with my thirst for education just yet. This lead me to be admitted into the Health Science Degree through Open Learning….

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Cindy Ozouf – OL Resources and Materials Specialist

Cindy Ozouf – OL Resources and Materials Specialist

Hello and Welcome to the Open Learning Community! My name is Cindy Ozouf, and I am one of the Resources and Materials Specialists here at TRU Open Learning. A little about myself, I am currently pursuing my degree in General Studies with Open Learning, and I am close to completion. As a part of my…

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An Unconventional Learning Journey – Michael deBoer

An Unconventional Learning Journey – Michael deBoer

My learning journey has been more like a ride than a walk. There have been a few highs, some lows, and more than one unexpected turn. I took a pretty convoluted route to obtain my degree. I never expected to be a ‘non-traditional’ student, but then again, I don’t know if I could have done…

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