I'm beginning DSE141 Discovering Psychology on the 5th of november. I'm not entirely sure how the OU works so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
also, if anyone wants to be study buddies that'd be great :)
kiera x
Amy Hunt - Wed, 05/10/2011 - 12:15
Hi there Keira,
I am studing DSE141 in November :) I'm pretty much in exactly the same boat as you, and pretty nervous :) I've not studied psychology before but I'm very excited!!
I'd love to be study buddies lol :)
Be great to hear from you!
Amy
Gemma Fletcher - Thu, 06/10/2011 - 18:24
Hi Amy and Kiera,
Im starting the same course and also feeling the same as you both, would be good to keep in touch.
Gemma
Laura Freeman - Mon, 10/10/2011 - 12:39
Hello Gemma, Amy and Kiera :)
I think everyone must feel a bit nervous and unsure at the start, I know I am!
The study buddies thing sounds like a great idea, no slacking then hehe.
Laura
Emilie Hall - Mon, 10/10/2011 - 13:19
Hello all!
I am also in the same boat as all of you, never studied psycology before, not quite sure what to expect! lol
But my dads been doing an OU degree for a little while now, he has picked up everything technologically speaking easily, and has really enjoyed all his work.
So i think we shall all be just fine! Study Buddies here we come! ;) lol!
Emilie
Amy Hunt - Mon, 10/10/2011 - 17:08
Hi Gemma, Laura and Emelie,
It is great to hear from you all and find out that I'm not the only one who hasn't studied the subject before! It's good to know that we all feeling pretty much the same too, and aren't on our own :)
Hopefully we can help each other through :) It would be great to get to knogw you girls :) my email address is Higgywigs@yahoo.co.uk ; if any of you want to drop me a line and say hi, please feel free!
Amy
Jacqui Williams - Mon, 10/10/2011 - 21:23
Hi everyone,
Just stumbled upon you all and thought I would say hello.
I am also due to start DSE141 in November and never studied with OU before. I have a full time job, 2 children, a husband and a dog and am renovating an old cottage so I thought I would become even busier with a degree!
I would love some study buddies to talk psychology with as my dog is getting bored already!!
Jan Yelf - Sat, 15/10/2011 - 23:20
Hi Jacqui and everyone else I guess, not sure how these forums work! A study buddy or two sounds like a good idea especially as we are all beginners. I too have a very hectic life and am wondering where the study is going to fit in but sometimes the more you have to do the more efficiently you use your time. Here's hoping anyway!
Tracy Fitzgerald - Mon, 10/10/2011 - 21:29
Hello to all above (or is it below?)!
I am also new to psychology. I am studying mental health nursing at uni and wanted to study psychology alongside. Starting DSE141 in November.
I'm starting DSE141 in November aswell, very nervous as I haven't studied since A-levels about 9 years ago. Hopefully all going well I will do the psychology degree.
I also work full time and have a 3year old son, I live in south Wales.
Would love to have some study buddies and a bit of support, so look forward to hearing from you all
Rach
X
Jeanette White - Wed, 12/10/2011 - 12:54
Hello to all of you !
I am also new to Psychology,its great to know I'm not the only one!All a bit daunting at the moment.Will look forward to getting to know you all and the course.
Netty
Bridget Prole - Wed, 12/10/2011 - 22:16
Hi Everyone
Likewise am starting out with OU Psychology. Study materials arrived this evening - now wondering how I'm going to fit it in but also looking forward to studying. Like the idea of study buddies - nice to know many of us have similar thoughts with regard to studying. Good luck all. I'm based in North Wales so if anyone is likely to be going to Llandrillo for tutorials it would be great to make contact beforehand.
Bridget
Laura Hathaway - Mon, 17/10/2011 - 21:01
Hi!
My name is Laura, I'm 19 and from Cardiff, Wales. I am also start DSE141, Psychology this/nex month! Looking forward to it, just a bit nervous as I have never studied Psychology, hopefully I'll pick it up in no time!
x
Jan Yelf - Mon, 17/10/2011 - 21:40
It has taken me so long to find this discussion again! I really need to find my way around these forums and the whole site! Does the conversation remain on here or has everyone retreated to emails? Anyone starting DSE141 in November who would like to email me and compare the notes I have not made yet please feel free to do so on janyelf@btinternet.com otherwise I guess I will see if I can find my way back here!
Robyn Bateman - Tue, 18/10/2011 - 08:56
Hi Jan
You can bookmark your favourite forums so they're easier to find. Click the 'bookmark this' tab at the top of the forum and it will automatically add it to your bookmarks which can be accessed from the Platform homepage, on the righthand side under the head 'bookmark'. You can also do this will articles or blogs you'd like to come back to as well.
Hope that helps!
Robyn
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Amy Hunt - Tue, 18/10/2011 - 08:53
Hi Laura,
My name's Amy, I'm 18 and live near to London. It's good to find someone around my age taking the module, and someone who hasn't studied psychology before. I am a complete newbie to the subject although it has always interested me, so like you I am rather nervous about starting. Hopefully we'll both pick it up as we go :) I've been enjoying reading the course text so that's a good sign, how are you finding it?
I find that conversation can be difficult to follow on here so if you want to talk some more feel free to drop me an email :) my address is Higgywigs@yahoo.co.uk. It would be great to get in touch.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Amy
x
Darren Morris - Tue, 18/10/2011 - 18:43
Hi everyone,
I am also due to start dse141 in a couple of weeks. I am very apprehensive despite the fact that it's my fifth Ou course. My last course was 4 years ago and I've decided to break myself back in with a 30 point level 1 course. Good luck to everyone I'm sure it will be a great course for anyone who is interested in Psychology. Will look forward to discussion on this forum in the coming months :-)
Jonathan Keymer - Wed, 19/10/2011 - 08:02
Hi everyone,
I'm another newcomer to psychology about to start DSE141. Thought I'd test the waters with this forum. I expect this will become a useful aid to the course once it gets going. I'm 37 and live in Krakow where I teach English. Looking forward to seeing if studying psychology full-time in the future is for me or not..
Jon
Laura Freeman - Wed, 19/10/2011 - 19:20
Hey everyone, I'm also finding it a bit difficult to find my way around the site haha, technically challenged person here. :)
Is anyone on the facebook group for this course? It might make it easier to chat to everyone instead of having to individually mail everyone.
Looking forward to starting and hope I can fit in enough studying!
Lisa Weeks - Sun, 23/10/2011 - 19:03
Hi Laura, Im also technically challenged, I am also new to this OU study. I think I am on the DSE141 facebook group but knowing me I could have ended up anywhere in cyber space!!
Lisa
Laura Freeman - Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:40
Oh dear !!
I'll try and find you then. :)
Andrea Miller - Tue, 01/11/2011 - 13:29
Hi everyone, I'm Andrea and i will be starting DSE141 5th of November! I'm a full time mother of 3 boys aged 7, 3 and 2. and can not wait to challenge myself some more! Is anybody going to Wolverhamton on 5th November? For the day school! If you are let me know, It would be good to know someone thats going!
Deborah Gordon - Tue, 08/11/2011 - 18:12
Hi all, I am exactly the same. I havent studied in a long time but have always found Psychology fascinating and look forward to exploring the studies within the course. I look forward to meeting new people too!
There is a Facebook group then dedicated to DSE141?
Hi there Keira,
I am studing DSE141 in November :) I'm pretty much in exactly the same boat as you, and pretty nervous :) I've not studied psychology before but I'm very excited!!
I'd love to be study buddies lol :)
Be great to hear from you!
Amy
Hi Amy and Kiera,
Im starting the same course and also feeling the same as you both, would be good to keep in touch.
Gemma
Hello Gemma, Amy and Kiera :)
I think everyone must feel a bit nervous and unsure at the start, I know I am!
The study buddies thing sounds like a great idea, no slacking then hehe.
Laura
Hello all!
I am also in the same boat as all of you, never studied psycology before, not quite sure what to expect! lol
But my dads been doing an OU degree for a little while now, he has picked up everything technologically speaking easily, and has really enjoyed all his work.
So i think we shall all be just fine! Study Buddies here we come! ;) lol!
Emilie
Hi Gemma, Laura and Emelie,
It is great to hear from you all and find out that I'm not the only one who hasn't studied the subject before! It's good to know that we all feeling pretty much the same too, and aren't on our own :)
Hopefully we can help each other through :) It would be great to get to knogw you girls :) my email address is Higgywigs@yahoo.co.uk ; if any of you want to drop me a line and say hi, please feel free!
Amy
Hi everyone,
Just stumbled upon you all and thought I would say hello.
I am also due to start DSE141 in November and never studied with OU before. I have a full time job, 2 children, a husband and a dog and am renovating an old cottage so I thought I would become even busier with a degree!
I would love some study buddies to talk psychology with as my dog is getting bored already!!
Hi Jacqui and everyone else I guess, not sure how these forums work! A study buddy or two sounds like a good idea especially as we are all beginners. I too have a very hectic life and am wondering where the study is going to fit in but sometimes the more you have to do the more efficiently you use your time. Here's hoping anyway!
Hello to all above (or is it below?)!
I am also new to psychology. I am studying mental health nursing at uni and wanted to study psychology alongside. Starting DSE141 in November.
I would love to join the study (buddy) club!
Email: mrstracyfitzgerald@gmail.com if anyone wants to drop me a line.
Tracy
Hi all!
I'm starting DSE141 in November aswell, very nervous as I haven't studied since A-levels about 9 years ago. Hopefully all going well I will do the psychology degree.
I also work full time and have a 3year old son, I live in south Wales.
Would love to have some study buddies and a bit of support, so look forward to hearing from you all
Rach
X
Hello to all of you !
I am also new to Psychology,its great to know I'm not the only one!All a bit daunting at the moment.Will look forward to getting to know you all and the course.
Netty
Hi Everyone
Likewise am starting out with OU Psychology. Study materials arrived this evening - now wondering how I'm going to fit it in but also looking forward to studying. Like the idea of study buddies - nice to know many of us have similar thoughts with regard to studying. Good luck all. I'm based in North Wales so if anyone is likely to be going to Llandrillo for tutorials it would be great to make contact beforehand.
Bridget
Hi!
My name is Laura, I'm 19 and from Cardiff, Wales. I am also start DSE141, Psychology this/nex month! Looking forward to it, just a bit nervous as I have never studied Psychology, hopefully I'll pick it up in no time!
x
It has taken me so long to find this discussion again! I really need to find my way around these forums and the whole site! Does the conversation remain on here or has everyone retreated to emails? Anyone starting DSE141 in November who would like to email me and compare the notes I have not made yet please feel free to do so on janyelf@btinternet.com otherwise I guess I will see if I can find my way back here!
Hi Jan
You can bookmark your favourite forums so they're easier to find. Click the 'bookmark this' tab at the top of the forum and it will automatically add it to your bookmarks which can be accessed from the Platform homepage, on the righthand side under the head 'bookmark'. You can also do this will articles or blogs you'd like to come back to as well.
Hope that helps!
Robyn
__________________
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Hi Laura,
My name's Amy, I'm 18 and live near to London. It's good to find someone around my age taking the module, and someone who hasn't studied psychology before. I am a complete newbie to the subject although it has always interested me, so like you I am rather nervous about starting. Hopefully we'll both pick it up as we go :) I've been enjoying reading the course text so that's a good sign, how are you finding it?
I find that conversation can be difficult to follow on here so if you want to talk some more feel free to drop me an email :) my address is Higgywigs@yahoo.co.uk. It would be great to get in touch.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Amy
x
Hi everyone,
I am also due to start dse141 in a couple of weeks. I am very apprehensive despite the fact that it's my fifth Ou course. My last course was 4 years ago and I've decided to break myself back in with a 30 point level 1 course. Good luck to everyone I'm sure it will be a great course for anyone who is interested in Psychology. Will look forward to discussion on this forum in the coming months :-)
Hi everyone,
I'm another newcomer to psychology about to start DSE141. Thought I'd test the waters with this forum. I expect this will become a useful aid to the course once it gets going. I'm 37 and live in Krakow where I teach English. Looking forward to seeing if studying psychology full-time in the future is for me or not..
Jon
Hey everyone, I'm also finding it a bit difficult to find my way around the site haha, technically challenged person here. :)
Is anyone on the facebook group for this course? It might make it easier to chat to everyone instead of having to individually mail everyone.
Looking forward to starting and hope I can fit in enough studying!
Hi Laura, Im also technically challenged, I am also new to this OU study. I think I am on the DSE141 facebook group but knowing me I could have ended up anywhere in cyber space!!
Lisa
Oh dear !!
I'll try and find you then. :)
Hi everyone, I'm Andrea and i will be starting DSE141 5th of November! I'm a full time mother of 3 boys aged 7, 3 and 2. and can not wait to challenge myself some more! Is anybody going to Wolverhamton on 5th November? For the day school! If you are let me know, It would be good to know someone thats going!
Hi all, I am exactly the same. I havent studied in a long time but have always found Psychology fascinating and look forward to exploring the studies within the course. I look forward to meeting new people too!
There is a Facebook group then dedicated to DSE141?
Cheers Debbie.