Adrian

Hello, I'm Adrian, the founder of openUcommunity. My journey with the Open University began in October 2020, amidst a world reshaped by a global pandemic. With my career as a professional chef suddenly grounded due to restrictions on movement, I turned to education as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Over the past four years, I've navigated through modules like B100 - Introduction to Business Management, LB170 - Communication Skills for Business and Management, and currently, B302 - Strategic Management, achieving distinctions along the way.

My educational path hasn't been without its challenges. The sheer volume of information, coupled with the demands of balancing work and study, often left me overwhelmed. The scattered nature of resources across various platforms was particularly frustrating, leading to repetitive searches for answers. This struggle sparked the idea for openUcommunity—a place where knowledge isn't just shared, but organized and accessible.

Through my studies, I've honed skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, all while maintaining my culinary career. These experiences have not only shaped my understanding of business but have also fueled my desire to create a community that supports independent learners.

The creation of openUcommunity is driven by my personal need for a practical application of learned theories, a platform to practice marketing strategies, and a repository of knowledge for future reference. More than that, it's about building a network where students can find emotional support, reducing the isolation that often comes with distance learning.

As I approach the completion of my Business Management (Marketing) degree, my aspirations are clear: to graduate with distinction, to leverage my skills in marketing or entrepreneurship, and to continue promoting values of openness and universalism. I invite you to join me in this venture, where together, we can make the learning journey less about surviving and more about thriving.