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Quality
Just thought i´d post an observation. I´ve just started my course and I think that the quality of the tuition and the guidance on the course work could be better, infact I feel like quitting
Just thought i´d post an observation. I´ve just started my course and I think that the quality of the tuition and the guidance on the course work could be better, infact I feel like quitting
How much to be happy?
You´ve voted in the poll. Now, in the best exam question tradition: ´discuss´...
You´ve voted in the poll. Now, in the best exam question tradition: ´discuss´...
Out with the old? What do you do with old course materials?
I was just wondering what people do with their old course materials (set books, assignment booklets, TMAs, DVDs ect)? Do you sell them to raise a little money?
I was just wondering what people do with their old course materials (set books, assignment booklets, TMAs, DVDs ect)? Do you sell them to raise a little money?
80s films revived
Just seen that a clutch of 80s films are about to get new sequels - Tron, Beverley Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, Robocop and even The Goonies are apparently among others destined for a Noughties remake.
Just seen that a clutch of 80s films are about to get new sequels - Tron, Beverley Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, Robocop and even The Goonies are apparently among others destined for a Noughties remake.
Globalization
I believe global competition is at the route of the current recession.
I believe global competition is at the route of the current recession.
Certificate in Accountancy - anyone done this or hoping to do?
I am hoping to go into the accountancy profession in the future hopefully, is there anyone else looking to take this qualification in the future, or anyone has done it?
I am hoping to go into the accountancy profession in the future hopefully, is there anyone else looking to take this qualification in the future, or anyone has done it?
Two hundred thousand million [a lot of zeros] to bail out the banks
Ever payed for a party that you have not been invited to? Somebody somewhere must be wetting themselves with laughter as the country slowly sinks into even more debt.
Ever payed for a party that you have not been invited to? Somebody somewhere must be wetting themselves with laughter as the country slowly sinks into even more debt.
dd100
hi , iam new to platform , not so sure how all this works? anyone studying dd100?
hi , iam new to platform , not so sure how all this works? anyone studying dd100?
Peter Mandelson
Is Custard throwing in the face of a politician really an accepted form of behaviour?
Is Custard throwing in the face of a politician really an accepted form of behaviour?
Music when studying?
Hey, I was wondering is it just me who shoves on The Script or The Klaxons to help me study?
Hey, I was wondering is it just me who shoves on The Script or The Klaxons to help me study?
Religion
I would ask any people out there in OUland whether religion should be a private and person topic or feel, like me, that life is more mysterious than we can imagine and, despite our friends in Science
I would ask any people out there in OUland whether religion should be a private and person topic or feel, like me, that life is more mysterious than we can imagine and, despite our friends in Science
Transport Congestion
Hi I have a 10 Downing Street petition open at the moment asking the Prime Minister to set out an Act of Parliament which would prevent future building
Hi I have a 10 Downing Street petition open at the moment asking the Prime Minister to set out an Act of Parliament which would prevent future building
Buy and sell course books
University Book Search helps students and alumni buy and sell their OU course materials - and raises funds for the OU...
As the OU celebrates its 40th anniversary, one of its staunchest supporters is celebrating her 10th year providing a service to students and alumni. OU graduate Jo Hunt set up universitybooksearch to help OU alumni and students to buy and sell their old course material.
Says Jo: "Enquiries for books come from all over the world: Hong Kong to America - Norway to South Africa. There are many hundreds of courses for sale – maths and science courses seem to sell the quickest but even discontinued courses from the ‘70s often find good homes."
Sellers pay just £5 to advertise as many courses as they like for 6 months. In addition Jo sells a large quantity of ex-OU library books from her garage and has raised over £35,000 for OUSET and the OU Foundation so far.
For more details go to: www.universitybooksearch.co.uk
University Book Search helps students and alumni buy and sell their OU course materials - and raises funds for the OU... As the OU celebrates its 40th anniversary, one of its staunchest supporters is celebrating her 10th year providing a service to students and alumni. OU graduate Jo Hunt set up universitybooksearch to help OU alumni and ...
Are you new to OU study? If so, come say hi!
With many new courses starting in February, there´s probably quite a few newbies out there - or people who haven´t studied with the OU for a while. So this is your chance to come say hi!
With many new courses starting in February, there´s probably quite a few newbies out there - or people who haven´t studied with the OU for a while. So this is your chance to come say hi!
T211 design and designing
I am looking for others studying this course to bounce ideas around and perhaps start a little community chat group between tutorials.
I am looking for others studying this course to bounce ideas around and perhaps start a little community chat group between tutorials.
We all get the 'wobbles': what advice would you give to a new student on staying the course?
Old hands and OU alumni know there are pinch points: every time a TMA is due; when everyone else is on holiday; and as an exam looms.
Old hands and OU alumni know there are pinch points: every time a TMA is due; when everyone else is on holiday; and as an exam looms.
We all get the 'wobbles': what advice would you give to a new student on staying the course?
Old hands and OU alumni know there are pinch points: every time a TMA is due; when everyone else is on holiday; and as an exam looms.
Old hands and OU alumni know there are pinch points: every time a TMA is due; when everyone else is on holiday; and as an exam looms.
Should I quit?
I am in my 2nd year of a BSc Psych degree and I am coming to the conclusion that I am too old to get into a psych career, I am 40 in July.
I am in my 2nd year of a BSc Psych degree and I am coming to the conclusion that I am too old to get into a psych career, I am 40 in July.
Juggling study and everyday life...
*Sigh* My first TMA on my new course ( AA306) is due this weekend, and I´ve barely started it- thanks to a combination of school half term (so child at home), house renovations, and a touch of the fl
*Sigh* My first TMA on my new course ( AA306) is due this weekend, and I´ve barely started it- thanks to a combination of school half term (so child at home), house renovations, and a touch of the fl
Do you enjoy the subject that you study?
For me, the best thing about studying now as an adult is I can study what I want, not what I have to. I am absolutely fascinated by my area of study.
For me, the best thing about studying now as an adult is I can study what I want, not what I have to. I am absolutely fascinated by my area of study.
