After struggling to find his way through school, Anesse Ameer said he never dreamed he could one day go to university. 

Twenty-two years ago, Emma Banks wrote in her school leaving book “I want to be a psychologist”. Now she's graduating! 

Chloe Blount’s fascination with the criminal mind brought her back to education. Now she is graduating with her sights set on working in criminal law. 

Moving to the UK 6 years ago, Rositsa Bogdanova knew she wanted to find a job helping people. But she never expected to now be graduating as a paramedic. 

Emma, who hails from Rodez, in the South of France, has completed a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Worcester and is set to graduate in September. 

From working in the mining industry in her native Zimbabwe, to becoming a Mental Health nurse, with two young children, Clare Chitsa’s life has transformed since joining the University of Worcester. 

Otilia Czilek graduating in September from the University of Worcester with her second Nursing qualification. 

After gaining further qualifications, Megan Davies will continue to help those struggling with their mental health, this time as a nurse. 

After deciding to “take a leap of faith” and return to education, Vic Davies is now set to graduate. 

Caitlin Dunne, who will shortly graduate, has already secured a job at one of only three forensic analysis sites in the UK. 

The ability to study for an Integrated Masters degree was what attracted Abigail Dutton to the University of Worcester. 

After completing a degree in Sociology, Vicki Embleton plans to teach. 

For Jess Fellows, graduation marks the end of a year of achievements. Not only has she achieved a childhood dream of becoming a teacher, but in doing so achieved another dream – of running a marathon. 

Katie Fox said her degree in Social Work at the University of Worcester had helped her to develop steadfast values in inclusion and equality. 

Thomas Gill is graduating in September with a degree in Forensic Psychology and said his university experience had been filled with interesting activities. 

For Jenny Gilligan, her graduation is the third big life achievement in as many years. Jenny has not only earned a First Class Honours degree through the University of Worcester, but also got married and become a mother. 

When trying to decide on universities, Olivia Hardiman put Worcester as her insurance choice. Now, as she prepares to graduate four years later, she admits she should have made it her number one. 

Robert Harrison follows in the footsteps of family members as he is set to graduate from the University of Worcester in September. 

After finding issues she was passionate about in her degree, Melissa Higley now hopes to take that further and make a difference with a career in law. 

After helping out at the University of Worcester’s graduation ceremonies in previous years, this year it’s the turn of Christian Hudson to put on his cap and gown. 

Lauren said studying at the University of Worcester was “the perfect choice” for her. 

Graduating Criminology and Policing student Eloise Jones is already working abroad in Canada at a camp for underprivileged children. 

Ellen Joyce has been researching the impact of a high fat diet of the body, in particular on obesity and the nervous system. 

But after three years of hard work at the University of Worcester, Lucie is celebrating a First Class Honours degree. 

Dr Inga Knoche looked at how certain German companies can adjust to the changing world of digital technology as part of her studies. 

Dr Annica Lau, who explored retaining young talent in the workplace, is graduating with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). 

Rachel Lund is one of the first students to be graduating in September from the University of Worcester’s Masters in Physiotherapy. 

After losing her mother during her studies, Kristina Petrauskyte knows that she would be proud of her as she graduates with First Class Honours. 

Renée Powell moved to Worcester from another university, enticed by its outstanding netball programme and within months was selected for the English Universities national team. 

James Richards has just completed a Secondary PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) at the University of Worcester, specialising in Business with Economics. 

A student who took a four-year break from her studies to have her children, is celebrating her Graduation. 

Khurrum Shahzad has turned his passion for helping others into a career as he graduates as an Early Career Teacher. 

A Criminology with Policing student who is set to graduate is looking forward to inspiring the next generation in a teaching role. 

Graduation will be extra special for Caleigh-May Soule after taking time out in her third year to have her first child, who will be there to see his mum proudly accept her award. 

Graduation is the culmination of a highly successful year for Tom Stevenson, after making TV history on Channel 4’s Countdown. 

Heather Sykes a Creative Writing and Illustration student who graduates in September embraced life at university to the full, getting involved in extra-curricular activities and working as a student ambassador. 

A nurse who won a ‘Rising Star’ award from the Nursing Times says she is grateful for the experiences and opportunities gained on her degree at the University of Worcester. 

Elise Ward will be celebrating her graduation from the University of Worcester with a very special addition to her life 

Morgan Ward has fulfilled a dream to become a nurse and is thrilled to finally be embarking on her new career. 

Stacie Williams is looking to fulfil her dream of being a teacher as she graduates with a Foundation Degree in Early Years. 

Two years after coming to the UK to further his education, Kai Zhong graduates in September this year as an Early Career Teacher.