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!
Robyn Bateman - Thu, 05/03/2009 - 17:38
Hey there fellow newbies! I am one of the Platform web editors and I became a new OU student in February. I'm doing A174 Start Writing Fiction and although I struggle to find the time, I'm really enjoying it so far. Having worked at the OU for nearly 18 months I should know more about the OU student journey than most newbies but it's still daunting sharing your work with fellow students, getting to grips with things like FirstClass and StudentHome etc and wondering if you're doing it all right. If you want to follow my progress - my first TMA is due next week and I haven't even thought about it yet, eek - then check out my blog on Platform. And feel free to share your tips, experiences and concerns on Platform too - us newbies need to stick together! Best of luck, Robyn
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Tom
Gaunt - Fri, 06/03/2009 - 23:26
It is a long time since I did any sort of study,so I am looking forward to getting the old brain fired up.
An Openings course is where I am starting 'Understanding Environment]
jaxb
- Fri, 06/03/2009 - 23:48
New to the OU, I'm doing two maths courses, and finding the whole thing slightly intimidating, but it's good to find a usable forum to chat in :)
therapist500
- Sat, 07/03/2009 - 12:27
Hi, I'm new to the OU and starting my course (DD121) in May. Although my initial study is psychology I'm studying an introduction to the social sciences. I'm excited about starting the course but have some reservations in terms of 'getting it right'. I've read 'good essay writing' and 'social sciences: the big issues' which have been very good and informative, particularly the latter. Anyway, I'm all fired up now to 'better myself' and better educated. Can I do it? Yes I can!
Chris.
sab668 (not verified) - Tue, 01/02/2011 - 14:53
Hi,
I am starting the OU for the first time in May also ( studying dd131). I also have reservations of 'getting it right' and am worrying about what to expect :s
I am currently studying Psychology at college so hopefuly that will help a bit.
I think I may have to brush up a bit on the social sciences before May. Have you read anything in particular that has helped you get fired up for study??
Sall
Tracy Harrison - Wed, 04/04/2012 - 13:02
Hi Chris my name is tracy, i am starting the criminology and psychological studies degree in oct, im new to this and havnt wriiten an essay in 20 years, i have the same fears as you, just trying to get my head around all this now, im reading books and getting to know the ou wbiste and student home. i wish you luck in your studies hun, i start mine with dd101 inrto to the socail studies as well. You said you have read good essay writting, is this information that is avaulable on here,? or did you get this of the net, I have printed off some bits but if you could point me in the right direction i would relay apprecite it, maybe its something you get with the module materials in which case im sure ill get it. cheers hun tracyx
Danielle
Marie - Sat, 07/03/2009 - 14:08
Hi! Am so glad I'm finally starting my studies. I'm taking MST121 and MS221 and one month in my head already aches!!!!Guess it's just like trying to get a muscle back into shape, once it's gets used to being active again the initial aches and pain will get better.
ElizabethB - Sun, 08/03/2009 - 13:02
Hi, I'm new to all this. I'm tackling an introductory course - Introducing the Environment. I'm really interested in the subject, and also want to know if I'm capable of studying at a higher level. Planning my time is the BIG problem - I retired last year so this should be easy, but so many other things are crying out for attention. However, the subject matter is keeping me well motivated for now.
Skillo
- Tue, 10/03/2009 - 11:10
Hi all.I'm new to OU and started studying Computing and it's practise in February.I'm a Nigerian and happy for the opportunity.
Miss_Sexy_Pants
- Wed, 11/03/2009 - 12:00
A few bottles of beer would be very nice. I find I have appreciate relaxing things far more now I have a lot of studying to do! I'm taking the W100, which is a law course. And I'm loving it all the way!
sab668 (not verified) - Fri, 28/01/2011 - 11:06
Mmmm. Beer. That sounds very good.
Hi there, I'm Sam, and I have just started W100. Looks like a lot of hard work but very interesting. I'm currently an accident investigator, so this course should develop my career as well as personal satisfaction.
Hestie
- Wed, 11/03/2009 - 16:45
Hi all. I'm starting in May too, with an D821 Investigating the psychological world, hoping to do my MSC in Psychology Research.
suedrain
- Tue, 17/03/2009 - 18:08
Would love to open a bottle of wine just for Dutch courage. Starting in May doing business studies. Slightly apprehensive, hope I know what I`m letting myself in for. Help
g_livas
- Wed, 18/03/2009 - 07:09
Hi everyone, My name is George and I am from Cyprus. I've started studying with the OU last September, and I haven't done any studying for 18 years since I've started this.
Is there anyone from Cyprus or Greece?
AlanSmith
- Thu, 19/03/2009 - 18:03
I'm Alan and come from Cellardyke in the Kingdom of Fife though it is now over 30 years since I lived there. I worked in Edinburgh for 27 years before taking early retirement and moving to Thailand to live at the age of 50 in 2005.
The OU courses available to me in Thailand are limited to a fairly restrictive number of short courses, though fortunately a few of these are in astronomy, my prime area of interest.
I've just passed S194 and am now studying S196. I plan to tackle two short courses from May before attempting a full BSc in astronomy with the University of Central Lancashire from October.
Alan
sab668 (not verified) - Fri, 04/02/2011 - 19:32
Hi, I have just started s196 and s194 simultaneously! Im a little nervous, however, is there any advice on s194 that you can offer? Hpw did you find it and did you find you spent longer or less time tudying that was advised? Sammy
talliek
- Fri, 27/03/2009 - 21:20
Hi everyone, im pretty new to OU study, im starting D872 Policing course in May. Id love to get a study group together in the psychology/criminology area.
I am waiting for my course materials to arrive with excitement! Is anyone else doing the course?
Jinni
- Wed, 01/04/2009 - 23:22
I am semi new (only done an introductory course last summer)and I am cracking open a Level 2 course and a Level 3 course simultaneously - its all good :)
shaheen69
- Thu, 02/04/2009 - 18:40
I am also new to open uni-started dd100 understanding social change last october so nearly finished now-its been very challenging as back to writing essays after soooooo long!! have a baby which makes it that bit harder but not impossible- have got a great routine and look upon this as "me" time- would definately recommend this course as relates to everything we experience living in society- has definately changed the way i understand stuff-yes its been difficult but i am intending to continue and hope to go on to a degree in criminology/social policy-its one of the best decisions i have ever made!!!
chefandy08
- Thu, 02/04/2009 - 21:56
hello there am andy am new to the ou am planning to study in may for 2 courses elements of forensic science and human genetics ooh am so lucky lol hope this will be enjoyable
Hathairat
- Tue, 28/04/2009 - 00:40
Hi guys,
I am Hathairat, from Thailand. I am doing my Open Degree here in the OU. The first course , which sarted in February, I am doing is Design and Designing. Is there anyone taking German course? It interests me. But I would like to know if it is worth taking. Oh, and Creative Writing, too. I have read some reviews and it sounds great. But using English as the second language pushes me off a bit. Thanks!
Nice to meet you.
rosemaryhope
- Tue, 28/04/2009 - 17:39
Hello! My name is Rosemary and am new to the OU. I'm currently finishing off my undergraduate degree (BSc Biology) at Bangor University. I will be starting the short course- 'Elements of Forensic Science' in May to give myself a head start before starting MSc Forensic Science in October at the University of Teesside.
gracie88
- Tue, 12/05/2009 - 22:38
hey all, im gracie new to OU gonna be taking up information technology and computing this oct..cant wait to get my brain back working again a bit nervous after a 4year break but looking forward to starting the course..
goodluck to all of ye!!
fed26
- Thu, 14/05/2009 - 10:00
hi there,
i am new. have just started first year! completed openings course y163 last year.
why is it when you start something new - after succcessfully completing other study - that I think I cannot do this and want to throw the towel in? i won't as i am determined.
do others have those fears?
Francis
madtwinmum
- Wed, 20/05/2009 - 09:39
Hi my name is Sarah iam starting Learning to Change course in June really excited although slightly scared. Very long time since did and writing.
I am from west yorkshire
Milky
- Sat, 23/05/2009 - 19:09
Hi Sarah, I'm from West Yorks too, and also just starting although I haven't been out of education all that long (four and half years since I left college) I'm also pretty nervous, but I assume everyones the same and try to think positively.
Francis - I'm doing Y163 now, and starting DD101 in October. You also planning to do BSc Psychology, or did you decide to follow another path after your openings course?
Belinda
Winters - Mon, 15/06/2009 - 18:58
Hi.... I am brand new at the OU having only recieved my prospectus today, would love any input from people who are seasoned at this. I work at a day care facility for the elderly and have three teen children who I am raising alone. My question is this.... Is it possible to work part time, raise children and still fulfill my dream of studying Pschology? Any advice greatly appreciated : )
Belinda.
pottsy
- Wed, 17/06/2009 - 15:11
Hi belinda
I work with older people too in housing , i have 2 small children and work 4 days a week, it is a challenge , but I plan my time well and have 2 study sessions each week and sometimes read a bit at night , it is so interesting that I haven't found it a problem, I have found that because i have chosen what I want to study it isn't so difficult.
Good luck with it , DD121 is a great place to start as it eases you in to study :)
bonavanda
- Fri, 19/06/2009 - 18:59
Hey.. I have just started DD121 social sciences in may and this is my first university course and its very nerve wrecking. I would like to say hi to all the rest of the new students... Bona
Stella_87
- Fri, 19/06/2009 - 21:40
Hello!I am from Greece and I am new to OU study. I am starting E804 and E891 in October.
I am a little anxious but I am waiting for my course materials to arrive with excitement!
Is anyone else doing those courses?
Hey there fellow newbies! I am one of the Platform web editors and I became a new OU student in February. I'm doing A174 Start Writing Fiction and although I struggle to find the time, I'm really enjoying it so far. Having worked at the OU for nearly 18 months I should know more about the OU student journey than most newbies but it's still daunting sharing your work with fellow students, getting to grips with things like FirstClass and StudentHome etc and wondering if you're doing it all right. If you want to follow my progress - my first TMA is due next week and I haven't even thought about it yet, eek - then check out my blog on Platform. And feel free to share your tips, experiences and concerns on Platform too - us newbies need to stick together! Best of luck, Robyn
__________________
Robyn Bateman (member of the Platform team)
It is a long time since I did any sort of study,so I am looking forward to getting the old brain fired up.
An Openings course is where I am starting 'Understanding Environment]
New to the OU, I'm doing two maths courses, and finding the whole thing slightly intimidating, but it's good to find a usable forum to chat in :)
Hi, I'm new to the OU and starting my course (DD121) in May. Although my initial study is psychology I'm studying an introduction to the social sciences. I'm excited about starting the course but have some reservations in terms of 'getting it right'. I've read 'good essay writing' and 'social sciences: the big issues' which have been very good and informative, particularly the latter. Anyway, I'm all fired up now to 'better myself' and better educated. Can I do it? Yes I can!
Chris.
Hi,
I am starting the OU for the first time in May also ( studying dd131). I also have reservations of 'getting it right' and am worrying about what to expect :s
I am currently studying Psychology at college so hopefuly that will help a bit.
I think I may have to brush up a bit on the social sciences before May. Have you read anything in particular that has helped you get fired up for study??
Sall
Hi Chris my name is tracy, i am starting the criminology and psychological studies degree in oct, im new to this and havnt wriiten an essay in 20 years, i have the same fears as you, just trying to get my head around all this now, im reading books and getting to know the ou wbiste and student home. i wish you luck in your studies hun, i start mine with dd101 inrto to the socail studies as well. You said you have read good essay writting, is this information that is avaulable on here,? or did you get this of the net, I have printed off some bits but if you could point me in the right direction i would relay apprecite it, maybe its something you get with the module materials in which case im sure ill get it. cheers hun tracyx
Hi! Am so glad I'm finally starting my studies. I'm taking MST121 and MS221 and one month in my head already aches!!!!Guess it's just like trying to get a muscle back into shape, once it's gets used to being active again the initial aches and pain will get better.
Hi, I'm new to all this. I'm tackling an introductory course - Introducing the Environment. I'm really interested in the subject, and also want to know if I'm capable of studying at a higher level. Planning my time is the BIG problem - I retired last year so this should be easy, but so many other things are crying out for attention. However, the subject matter is keeping me well motivated for now.
Hi all.I'm new to OU and started studying Computing and it's practise in February.I'm a Nigerian and happy for the opportunity.
A few bottles of beer would be very nice. I find I have appreciate relaxing things far more now I have a lot of studying to do! I'm taking the W100, which is a law course. And I'm loving it all the way!
Mmmm. Beer. That sounds very good.
Hi there, I'm Sam, and I have just started W100. Looks like a lot of hard work but very interesting. I'm currently an accident investigator, so this course should develop my career as well as personal satisfaction.
Hi all. I'm starting in May too, with an D821 Investigating the psychological world, hoping to do my MSC in Psychology Research.
Would love to open a bottle of wine just for Dutch courage. Starting in May doing business studies. Slightly apprehensive, hope I know what I`m letting myself in for. Help
Hi everyone, My name is George and I am from Cyprus. I've started studying with the OU last September, and I haven't done any studying for 18 years since I've started this.
Is there anyone from Cyprus or Greece?
I'm Alan and come from Cellardyke in the Kingdom of Fife though it is now over 30 years since I lived there. I worked in Edinburgh for 27 years before taking early retirement and moving to Thailand to live at the age of 50 in 2005.
The OU courses available to me in Thailand are limited to a fairly restrictive number of short courses, though fortunately a few of these are in astronomy, my prime area of interest.
I've just passed S194 and am now studying S196. I plan to tackle two short courses from May before attempting a full BSc in astronomy with the University of Central Lancashire from October.
Alan
Hi, I have just started s196 and s194 simultaneously! Im a little nervous, however, is there any advice on s194 that you can offer? Hpw did you find it and did you find you spent longer or less time tudying that was advised? Sammy
Hi everyone, im pretty new to OU study, im starting D872 Policing course in May. Id love to get a study group together in the psychology/criminology area.
My msn is misskinloch@hotmail.com
I am waiting for my course materials to arrive with excitement! Is anyone else doing the course?
I am semi new (only done an introductory course last summer)and I am cracking open a Level 2 course and a Level 3 course simultaneously - its all good :)
I am also new to open uni-started dd100 understanding social change last october so nearly finished now-its been very challenging as back to writing essays after soooooo long!! have a baby which makes it that bit harder but not impossible- have got a great routine and look upon this as "me" time- would definately recommend this course as relates to everything we experience living in society- has definately changed the way i understand stuff-yes its been difficult but i am intending to continue and hope to go on to a degree in criminology/social policy-its one of the best decisions i have ever made!!!
hello there am andy am new to the ou am planning to study in may for 2 courses elements of forensic science and human genetics ooh am so lucky lol hope this will be enjoyable
Hi guys,
I am Hathairat, from Thailand. I am doing my Open Degree here in the OU. The first course , which sarted in February, I am doing is Design and Designing. Is there anyone taking German course? It interests me. But I would like to know if it is worth taking. Oh, and Creative Writing, too. I have read some reviews and it sounds great. But using English as the second language pushes me off a bit. Thanks!
Nice to meet you.
Hello! My name is Rosemary and am new to the OU. I'm currently finishing off my undergraduate degree (BSc Biology) at Bangor University. I will be starting the short course- 'Elements of Forensic Science' in May to give myself a head start before starting MSc Forensic Science in October at the University of Teesside.
hey all, im gracie new to OU gonna be taking up information technology and computing this oct..cant wait to get my brain back working again a bit nervous after a 4year break but looking forward to starting the course..
goodluck to all of ye!!
hi there,
i am new. have just started first year! completed openings course y163 last year.
why is it when you start something new - after succcessfully completing other study - that I think I cannot do this and want to throw the towel in? i won't as i am determined.
do others have those fears?
Francis
Hi my name is Sarah iam starting Learning to Change course in June really excited although slightly scared. Very long time since did and writing.
I am from west yorkshire
Hi Sarah, I'm from West Yorks too, and also just starting although I haven't been out of education all that long (four and half years since I left college) I'm also pretty nervous, but I assume everyones the same and try to think positively.
Francis - I'm doing Y163 now, and starting DD101 in October. You also planning to do BSc Psychology, or did you decide to follow another path after your openings course?
Hi.... I am brand new at the OU having only recieved my prospectus today, would love any input from people who are seasoned at this. I work at a day care facility for the elderly and have three teen children who I am raising alone. My question is this.... Is it possible to work part time, raise children and still fulfill my dream of studying Pschology? Any advice greatly appreciated : )
Belinda.
Hi belinda
I work with older people too in housing , i have 2 small children and work 4 days a week, it is a challenge , but I plan my time well and have 2 study sessions each week and sometimes read a bit at night , it is so interesting that I haven't found it a problem, I have found that because i have chosen what I want to study it isn't so difficult.
Good luck with it , DD121 is a great place to start as it eases you in to study :)
Hey.. I have just started DD121 social sciences in may and this is my first university course and its very nerve wrecking. I would like to say hi to all the rest of the new students... Bona
Hello!I am from Greece and I am new to OU study. I am starting E804 and E891 in October.
I am a little anxious but I am waiting for my course materials to arrive with excitement!
Is anyone else doing those courses?
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