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Adetoun Baruwa (37)
BSc Psychology
For Adetoun Baruwa, Birkbeck's part-time University of London degrees meant that she could finally pursue her dream of studying.
'I feel that I've proved to the world and most importantly to myself that I'm capable of undergoing higher education at a world-class institution, and the beauty of it is that I was able to do so while comfortably supporting myself financially.'I chose Birkbeck because the Department of Psychological Studies is highly rated for research. I was also attracted by Birkbeck's convenient location in central London, and gaining a University of London degree was important too.
'I also liked the fact that my classmates were mature students from various backgrounds. This, coupled with our common goal, enabled me to relate to them, and it also contributed to my feelings of security and assurance.
'Studying for a degree at Birkbeck has definitely improved my self-esteem, and being able to study part-time as well as hold down a full-time job meant that I didn't have to struggle financially. I have a mortgage, and financial security is very important to me. Being in debt after graduation is an unpleasant and unnecessary burden. I paid my fees by monthly direct debit, which suited me. Had I not known about Birkbeck, I probably would have had to forget about studying for a degree.'
