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  • Firefly
    Firefly Posts: 3,024 Forumite
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    Open University Student here! As a single parent my income is low and therefore I don't pay fees and this year I've got a course grant of £250 too which is great as it helps out with travel costs to tutorials, babysitters and books. It will take me six years to complete my degree (half-way through already) and I don't regret one minute of it. I always remind myself that even if I don't get a good result, that I have learned so much from just participating.

    As on OU student you do have to be disciplined, but I am sure that is no different from any other course you would undertake. Allow reasonable time. I does sometimes I miss TV programmes and social occasions if I have an assignement due, but you get over it!

    I just regret not doing it years ago.

    Good Luck.
    Do not allow the risk of failure to stop you trying!
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