OU Students Past, Present and Future

ThinkingOfLinking

I'm starting my first Open University course in the spring; I can't wait. Plus, it looks as if I'll get it fully funded as I'm earning so little money, I'm actually worse off than I was when claiming JSA.

Rebekah24

w200 I am studying towards my law degree, Busy cracking on, hoping to get the first three assignments all done before the course starts.

They seem to allocate so much time to blocks, ie. 1 week per block, can easily be done in 1-2 days. Really hoping I get a different tutor this time..my last one liked to use a lot of latin quotes..or simply reply " I cannot say" ... funny..but not helpful!

Cracking on with it hope you guys are having a bit of a break from the books too

penguin83

I am doing W200 in Feb as well Rebekah - finished W100 in Oct and I am doing W221 now which is going to overlap a bit with W200 bu should be ok xxxx

Floxxie

Don't be fooled by W200 - the beginning is slower to help people take on the approach but then come to the EC stuff and there is a lot of work in a small space of time - 2 x 20 per cent assignments and an exam in quick succession. Overall there is a large amount of law to be covered in 9 months.

penguin83

I have noticed that the W221 seems to be quite intense - have you done that one Floxxie - it might just be the time of year that it runs over but I had an assignment due in on the 2nd Dec and the next one is on the 6th Jan with 4 units to cover in between. I work full time as well and have 2 kids (6 and 4) and with it being Christmas as well it feels a bit full on! xxx

Rebekah24

Thanks for the replies, what coincidence!!

I am cracking on with it, so far so good, have studied at uni before so hopefully get ahead. Worked double time through my last one without too many problems.

Can easily put in 30-35 hours a week atm, so taking advantage of having weekends/ evenings

papoosue

Just discovered this thread. Can I add my name?

Currently studying EA300.

Previous courses A102 Pass; A210 Pass 3; A215 Pass 2; A363 Distinction.

Working towards a BA (Hons) in Literature.

I'm so pleased to have found this thread, I can't believe I haven't seen it before.

MargB

Oh go on then ....add me in

Freely admit I'm an OU addict ...after 2 BSc hons, 4 diplomas and a cert in contemporary sciene, I must be. Its amazing what you can get with some double corse countig and careful timing of claiming awards.

I actually started way back in 1995 with the intention of seeing if I could pass a foundation course. The I decided I wanted a degree...and now I'd like to change career (part of the master plans for the next couple of years)

Ok , here me ....
Past - 38 OU courses
Current - S808
Future - MSc in Earth Sciences

jsp_1983

Just wondering... Has anybody here managed to use Clubcard vouchers to pay for the entirety of a degree year (or even a degree itself?)?

I'm looking in to the OU to top up and finish off a foundation degree - using Clubcard vouchers would seem to be the cheapest way possible for me to get a degree in the UK so far!

papoosue

Blimey! I'm impressed Well done!

Yes, the OU is rather addictive lol. I find I complain and stress through each course and then find myself desperate for the next one to begin.

MargB wrote: »

Oh go on then ....add me in

Freely admit I'm an OU addict ...after 2 BSc hons, 4 diplomas and a cert in contemporary sciene, I must be. Its amazing what you can get with some double corse countig and careful timing of claiming awards.

I actually started way back in 1995 with the intention of seeing if I could pass a foundation course. The I decided I wanted a degree...and now I'd like to change career (part of the master plans for the next couple of years)

Ok , here me ....
Past - 38 OU courses
Current - S808
Future - MSc in Earth Sciences