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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm almost halfway through my first degree with OU. I chose to do it to prove to myself that I could do it. It's not proving at all easy anymore and as my exam approaches I am quite frankly bricking it.

Anyone else currently studying or completed studies with OU? If so, I desperately need inspiration to avoid procrastination. I've tried to engage in social media for OU but I find the lack of contact with other students a big part in my current situation.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

I am just about to complete my final EMA on the final level 3 course and am on target for either a good 2nd or a 1st depending on the outcome for this course.

I studied a subject for interest only and while some of my studies have dragged a little, after I finished level 2, I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The only advice I would give is that if you are like me, you should not take a break as you will never begin again.

I was lucky in that my studies began just before the fees went up so that I am paying on the lower fee structure. Only occasionally meeting with students at tutorials was one drawback but we did set up a meeting group to occasionally chat over coffee on my last two courses, which helped a lot with the feeling of academic isolation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a student and I've got an exam on Tuesday. I'm really bad with procrastinating but it'll be fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Marky - I'm finishing my first Level 2 module. My tutor is a bit useless but easy with his marking so it's swings and roundabouts. My fellow students seem to just be coasting too. We had a few drop outs as the year has gone on. Looking forward to the next module though.

Jon - Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous."

It is a challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed level 1. I'm just suffering from an all round lack of motivation. I recommend getting a SCONUL card (via OU website just search SCONUL) so you can use a local uni library - excellent for study space and fooling yourself into thinking you're having a normal uni experience.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

"Marky - I'm finishing my first Level 2 module. My tutor is a bit useless but easy with his marking so it's swings and roundabouts. My fellow students seem to just be coasting too. We had a few drop outs as the year has gone on. Looking forward to the next module though.

Jon - Good luck

Good luck to you......the important thing to remember is that you will score much lower on an EMA or exam. While tutors markings are moderated at some point, this is not entirely rigourous but the markers on final assessments are checked more often and to a deeper level.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck to you......the important thing to remember is that you will score much lower on an EMA or exam. While tutors markings are moderated at some point, this is not entirely rigourous but the markers on final assessments are checked more often and to a deeper level."

Very true. I just hope my revision pans out well

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

Hi OP...I graduated a few years ago now...open degree...my level 3 courses were youth:perspectives & themes and art history in 20th century. ..The former I had an ok tutor but very little contact with tutor group as I lived in middle of nowhere and it was a bugger to get to any....the later my tutor was cool, had advantage of a weeks residential halfway through so kept in touch with fellow students after it...(still occasionally talk to a couple)....also used forums quite a bit too

was doing it while working full time. ...such a great feeling when I graduated. ..did want to carry on but family said no more. Enjoy

hated referencing. ..sometimes took longer than the ema!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm coming up to the exam of my 3rd year (part time out of 6) and I've found it to be challenging, but in a good way.

I don't got to any of the classes at a school or anything, and quite prefer the isolation from other students as found them to be a distraction back when I was I college

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hey Bob. High five. I dream about referencing after a TMA/EMA. I even find myself Harvard referencing my own thoughts

(Mac,M. (2016) online, Forum post 'Open University', www.fabswingers.com, Accessed 8 May 2016)

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

I used to write key points on cards and look through them during day when had five minutes. ...also was given tip that if you have a selection of questions in which to choose to answer if you use a separate sheet and jot main 'bones' for each question before deciding which ones to fully answer, submit it as you will be marked on any correct key points you may have written down, even if not completely answering

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

"Hey Bob. High five. I dream about referencing after a TMA/EMA. I even find myself Harvard referencing my own thoughts

(Mac,M. (2016) online, Forum post 'Open University', www.fabswingers.com, Accessed 8 May 2016)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm coming up to the exam of my 3rd year (part time out of 6) and I've found it to be challenging, but in a good way.

I don't got to any of the classes at a school or anything, and quite prefer the isolation from other students as found them to be a distraction back when I was I college

Ooh good luck! I won't be in your position for another 3 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey Bob. High five. I dream about referencing after a TMA/EMA. I even find myself Harvard referencing my own thoughts

(Mac,M. (2016) online, Forum post 'Open University', www.fabswingers.com, Accessed 8 May 2016)

Haha, I loved Word's bibliography tool for that reason! I completed my ba hons in business studies last year after 6 years. Was challenging and I learnt plenty about myself. I did enjoy it though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous.

Thanks for that advice

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Haha, I loved Word's bibliography tool for that reason! I completed my ba hons in business studies last year after 6 years. Was challenging and I learnt plenty about myself. I did enjoy it though!"

Just noticed I even ref'd that incorrectly. Meh.

Congratulations! I have a lot of respect for you OU Alumini. It's not bloody easy!

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I'm just writing the EMA for my penultimate course. This time next year...

It's been difficult. I gave up one year after I failed a module. But talked myself back into.

Although the urge is great, I stay away from the social media pages now. They either gave me an excuse to procrastinate or put me off because everyone was scoring higher than me.

I use a local coffee shop to study, I figured out quite early that I don't study well in solitude or silence. Luckily they are really understanding and provide coffee at regular intervals!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous.

Thanks for that advice

...and the all important NUS card too! I can't live without my discounts.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm just writing the EMA for my penultimate course. This time next year...

It's been difficult. I gave up one year after I failed a module. But talked myself back into.

Although the urge is great, I stay away from the social media pages now. They either gave me an excuse to procrastinate or put me off because everyone was scoring higher than me.

I use a local coffee shop to study, I figured out quite early that I don't study well in solitude or silence. Luckily they are really understanding and provide coffee at regular intervals!"

What pathway? I much prefer EMA than exam based. Good luck and may you kick procrastination's unhelpful arse!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooooooooooo I'm currently looking at OU website, no interesting degrees though lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I (her) completed my degree with them a couple of years ago. At exam times I found it much easier to revise alone but procrastination was definitely an issue. In the end I used to make up cards to revise in bursts during lunchtimes and on the train. Good luck and persevere. It's worth it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ooooooooooo I'm currently looking at OU website, no interesting degrees though lol "

Haha! Love the profile.

The 'Open' degree pathway may be worth looking into. I'm studying a broad based Humanities degree so I get to pick and mix from a huge wealth of subjects.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I (her) completed my degree with them a couple of years ago. At exam times I found it much easier to revise alone but procrastination was definitely an issue. In the end I used to make up cards to revise in bursts during lunchtimes and on the train. Good luck and persevere. It's worth it."

Thank you and many congratulations. I'm very much looking forward to graduating fingers crossed!

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

"I'm just writing the EMA for my penultimate course. This time next year...

It's been difficult. I gave up one year after I failed a module. But talked myself back into.

Although the urge is great, I stay away from the social media pages now. They either gave me an excuse to procrastinate or put me off because everyone was scoring higher than me.

I use a local coffee shop to study, I figured out quite early that I don't study well in solitude or silence. Luckily they are really understanding and provide coffee at regular intervals!

What pathway? I much prefer EMA than exam based. Good luck and may you kick procrastination's unhelpful arse!"

I've gone for BSc Honours in Social Policy and Criminology. Been boring in places. My final module is exam assessed. Not looking forward to that!

I too can't live without my NUS card.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What pathway? I much prefer EMA than exam based. Good luck and may you kick procrastination's unhelpful arse!

I've gone for BSc Honours in Social Policy and Criminology. Been boring in places. My final module is exam assessed. Not looking forward to that!

I too can't live without my NUS card."

What pathway??! Terrible language. Goodness forgive me. I'm tired.

My module is dull as dishwater. To add insult to injury the module materials are terribly written. Less painful pulling teeth. I'm much more motivated when it's interesting and something to get my teeth into. Hopefully next one will provide that for me.

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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

just wanted to say good luck OP and it will be worth it in the end..ive only done one module with the OU.. but that has given me the possibility to go to 'on campus uni' from october..so im thankful i did x bite size chunks for revision and treat yourself after and do some yoga or deep breathing for clarity and affirm you CAN do it..hugs xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"just wanted to say good luck OP and it will be worth it in the end..ive only done one module with the OU.. but that has given me the possibility to go to 'on campus uni' from october..so im thankful i did x bite size chunks for revision and treat yourself after and do some yoga or deep breathing for clarity and affirm you CAN do it..hugs xx"

Thank you my lovely nocturnal friend. Now if anyone wants to help me with my downward facing dog I'm sure that would relax me

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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

Thank you my lovely nocturnal friend. Now if anyone wants to help me with my downward facing dog I'm sure that would relax me

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thats what i thought, in my garden this afternoon..hahahaha

you're welcome honey x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's my exam tomorrow

Pretty much as prepared as one can be but I'm still panicking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck for tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't do OU but I did Distance Learning with Warwick Uni and there were downdays definitely.

On FB I had the post I put on 4 years ago awarding my degree and it was all so worth it...

Stick at it and good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks Jo

That's awesome Westy. Well done!

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By *ecretgamesMan
over a year ago

the moon

"It's my exam tomorrow

Pretty much as prepared as one can be but I'm still panicking. "

I hated everyone of my OU exams and cripes knows if done enough of them !!!

Works done so just take a deep breath and don't panic !!!! Very best of luck to you and hope it goes well !!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's my exam tomorrow

Pretty much as prepared as one can be but I'm still panicking.

I hated everyone of my OU exams and cripes knows if done enough of them !!!

Works done so just take a deep breath and don't panic !!!! Very best of luck to you and hope it goes well !!!!"

Thank you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck! I did one exam yesterday and have another next week!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck! I did one exam yesterday and have another next week!"

Good luck to you too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?"

No. I bet it's a good craic though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done you, makes me think I can achieve more when I hear other people's positive stories x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

I am!

I have an exam tomorrow too

I have just completed the second of my year 2 modules

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing a degree online and is hard work especially as it's management and leadership, not something I've ever been. I'm supposed to allocate 8hrs pw but seem to spend every waking minute doing it and is hard with no contact with other students. If I don't get a management role it won't be such a big deal as I've learnt so much plus is not bad going at 55 to get a degree

Hope all goes well with yours

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

I am!

I have an exam tomorrow too

I have just completed the second of my year 2 modules

Good luck to you gorgeous lady! You will be awesome. This will complete my 1st level 2 so halfway through.

...summer break!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm doing a degree online and is hard work especially as it's management and leadership, not something I've ever been. I'm supposed to allocate 8hrs pw but seem to spend every waking minute doing it and is hard with no contact with other students. If I don't get a management role it won't be such a big deal as I've learnt so much plus is not bad going at 55 to get a degree

Hope all goes well with yours

Good luck!!! You can do it. It is bloody hard when you feel there's no support though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well done you, makes me think I can achieve more when I hear other people's positive stories x"

I'm a firm believer in anything is possible as long as you're prepared to work for it. Whatever your dream are lady - go for it xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

I am!

I have an exam tomorrow too

I have just completed the second of my year 2 modules

Good luck to you gorgeous lady! You will be awesome. This will complete my 1st level 2 so halfway through.

...summer break!!!!!"

I know!! Roll on tomorrow afternoon!! I'm really not confident on this one and it's my 4th

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I know!! Roll on tomorrow afternoon!! I'm really not confident on this one and it's my 4th

I've got the gin ready - whatever the outcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know!! Roll on tomorrow afternoon!! I'm really not confident on this one and it's my 4th

I've got the gin ready - whatever the outcome "

good idea

and good luck to you too xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

I am!

I have an exam tomorrow too

I have just completed the second of my year 2 modules

First time at conference so not sure what to expect!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And good luck with the exam today! I have a full day of revision

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By *hropmMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

Keep at it my daughter has just graduated so proud 6 years of hard work while working

be proud and go for it good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Keep at it my daughter has just graduated so proud 6 years of hard work while working

be proud and go for it good luck "

Congratulations to her!

Good luck to everyone with exams looming. We can do it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Phew. For once everything I revised and retained came up on the exam. Thanks for your good luck wishes they worked! Fairly confident I will get a good pass

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By *haremoreMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I graduated with an MBA from the OU a number of years ago. It was hard going with a high drop out rate. Only seven graduated from an original cohort of twelve. Stick at it. Apart from anything that may follow, you will feel very proud of yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you!

Anyone going to OU conference?

I am!

I have an exam tomorrow too

I have just completed the second of my year 2 modules

First time at conference so not sure what to expect!"

I've never been either, so its all new tome too....but I'm looking forward to getting away for a few days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

why is everyone saying stick at it?

I certainly intend to, its a long slog but its helping me stay sane at a time when I could have so very nearly gone off the rails, and not in a good way

I know there are a lot of judgemental people out there so I will keep my actual reason why I'm doing it to myself but suffice it to say, I am really enjoying the pathway I have chosen and I am on course to graduate in 2017, subject to passing exams

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"why is everyone saying stick at it?

I certainly intend to, its a long slog but its helping me stay sane at a time when I could have so very nearly gone off the rails, and not in a good way

How did your exam go?

'Stick with it' is the study equivalent to fab's 'it's their loss'

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It's rewarding and it seems to have really helped you op. I'm studying atm but not with the OU and student support is ideal to keep your morale up, especially when it's tough.

I like the knowledge that we're free to stop when we wish to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Given all the people on here who are currently studying with the Open University, should we all be updating our profile disclaimers?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Will pm you mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"why is everyone saying stick at it?

I certainly intend to, its a long slog but its helping me stay sane at a time when I could have so very nearly gone off the rails, and not in a good way

How did your exam go?

'Stick with it' is the study equivalent to fab's 'it's their loss'

it went very quickly

but then the time flies when you are writing a load of crap lol....im sure I'm heading for a resit in September so will have to wait and see

how did yours go?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was lucky in that the questions were on my side. I'm feeling positive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous."

Yep it's hardwork but as others have said definetley worth it.

I'm sitting exam tomorrow (fri) to end my 1st of my 2nd year modules.

In jan I almost jacked it in but I perservered and hoping I can do ok in exam to complete.

I'm lucky in i'm doing an open degree so just finishing business studies module and oct psychology

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous.

Yep it's hardwork but as others have said definetley worth it.

I'm sitting exam tomorrow (fri) to end my 1st of my 2nd year modules.

In jan I almost jacked it in but I perservered and hoping I can do ok in exam to complete.

I'm lucky in i'm doing an open degree so just finishing business studies module and oct psychology

good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

good luck

I need as much of that as I can get

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm almost halfway through my first degree with OU. I chose to do it to prove to myself that I could do it. It's not proving at all easy anymore and as my exam approaches I am quite frankly bricking it.

Go to the library with your work leave your phone at home.

If youre a procrastinator remove your ability to procrastinate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

Was debating going and getting my engineering degree but having looked at the work/course from a colleague who's done it it looks very shallow in comparison to a campus course as well as missing a lot of the practicle elements due to it being distance

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

good luck

I need as much of that as I can get

Good luck!! Let us know how it went xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

My course is shallow in depth in comparison to brick uni. I guess that is the downside of OU.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

My course is shallow in depth in comparison to brick uni. I guess that is the downside of OU. "

Yeah i can see it being ik for say sociology, psycology, history etc anything that is basicaly a book learning course/a hobby course but for something like engineering i think you'd miss out on so much from the lack of access to machines etc.

I have fot a raft of practicle/vocational qualifications to back it up but i can imagine moving to an engineering role and just being so far behind the standard of others knowledge that it wouldnt work.

I am quite tempted by some of the food science courses though purely for fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

My course is shallow in depth in comparison to brick uni. I guess that is the downside of OU. "

I think it depends what area of STEM you are doing. For engineering I can imagine the lack of practical being a problem. If doing pure maths, then it's very good. I think you also have to find other ways of studying to complement it. I use my local uni's library to do my own research and also attend some of their lectures. I also make sure I attend all the day schools and such like.

Like everything, it's what you make of it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

My course is shallow in depth in comparison to brick uni. I guess that is the downside of OU.

Like everything, it's what you make of it!"

I used to attend the lectures but now its mostly all done online, which suits me as I can attend in my PJs on a saturday morning

I also get a lot of support from the facebook forum groups ...

but overall, I think that people who complete their degrees via the OU are very much more respected by prospective employers because of the inherent difficulties with certain aspects of distance learning that we have to contend with, and ultimately overcome...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

good luck

I need as much of that as I can get

Good luck!! Let us know how it went xx"

Well i went wrote stuff on the paper, just wait now and see if 'stuff' is good enough to pass

that being said others who had revised much more still seemed to struggle so who knows

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

You would need to look into it more, I know that some expect you to have workplacements. I know i looked into a business degree and they said I'd struggle not actually working to cover the work needed.

so as it would be a pratical course more than book based this may be the case too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

so as it would be a pratical course more than book based this may be the case too."

I work in engineering as it is :p

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity has anyone done a STEM course through the OU and did you find any organisation in the feild actually reapected it?

so as it would be a pratical course more than book based this may be the case too.

I work in engineering as it is :p

FYI

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/careers/engineering

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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

I did my first year of my degree. Then during my 2nd lost my way. Went back to it last year after ignoring it for 2 years but life had other plans. That said I'm on track to have my Diploma by new year.

It's hard going. Especially when you have a set back. Huge admiration for you all. X

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By *ap AdgeMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"I have enrolled to complete my degree with the OU this October.

Have heard it's challenging doing it distance learning so a bit nervous."

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By *ap AdgeMan
over a year ago

Wirral

Go for it it's a wonderful feeling when you ge a degree

Got a Bsc well pleased

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

good luck

I need as much of that as I can get

Good luck!! Let us know how it went xx

Well i went wrote stuff on the paper, just wait now and see if 'stuff' is good enough to pass

that being said others who had revised much more still seemed to struggle so who knows"

Here's to a pass for us all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I did my first year of my degree. Then during my 2nd lost my way. Went back to it last year after ignoring it for 2 years but life had other plans. That said I'm on track to have my Diploma by new year.

It's hard going. Especially when you have a set back. Huge admiration for you all. X"

Well done for going back. I imagine it would have been all to easy to shelve it again. I wish you all the best xx

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Good luck to one and all.....I am now anxiously awaiting the module result following submission of the EMA on my final level 3 course.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck to one and all.....I am now anxiously awaiting the module result following submission of the EMA on my final level 3 course."

I'm sure you will be A-OK! Please do tell us how you got on!

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

"Good luck to one and all.....I am now anxiously awaiting the module result following submission of the EMA on my final level 3 course.

I'm sure you will be A-OK! Please do tell us how you got on!"

Will do.............

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to volunteer for the OU in Wales, before they disbanded that branch of it in a shakeup...

all I had to do was to tell people how great the OU is and had out leaflets at libraries and summer fairs ...

for me it was absolutely no hardship at all..

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