Hello everybody there fellow newbies. I'm new at the OU student and started the U116 course. I found it fascinating but, still got some reservations. Hope that someone interested in the same subject, would like to share his/hers experience and opinions with me.
pastywoodrunner
- Sat, 23/01/2010 - 14:45
Hi Ulises, I'm just about to start U116 in Feb, hoping to go all the way through to Env Science BSc over the next 3yrs.
You must be a fair way into U116 now, how's it going?
Kate
elizabeth
wright - Thu, 15/07/2010 - 11:54
hi pastywoodrunner
you must be near the end of u116?? how is it going??
im doing the same course in oct and s154 too!!
its hard to think we will doing this for the next 3/6 years aint it!!
it will great at the end elizabeth
elizabeth
wright - Thu, 15/07/2010 - 11:51
hi ulises and all newbies!!
im new at the ou and starting u116 in oct and s154 too!!
how did you find the course and what course you planing to do next??
well if you want a chat anytime get back to me
elizabeth
sab668 (not verified) - Fri, 28/01/2011 - 10:33
Hello, I am in the same boat and have only just got signed into this forum. I love the course so far, it has really made me think about things in a different manner. I have just started scrolling through these posts and found a person in Wilts doing U116.
I am doing the course out of interest rather than needing a qualification, and am at the end of my career rather than the start. I have spent a lot of time advising the agricultural industry and dairy farmers in particular, so this course is makng me look at things rather differently.
Was I brain washed when I first trained, or am I being brain washed now?? Not sure what the answer to that is yet.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Adrian
allana23
- Sun, 04/10/2009 - 16:15
hiya! I'm just starting D101 'Introducing The Social Sciences'. Feeling both nervous and excited about what lies ahead! Looking forward to getting stuck into the course work and meeting fellow students along the way. Goodluck everyone! x
emd_y2k
- Sun, 25/10/2009 - 01:12
hi! im Eleanor from Glasgow. im starting W150 in a couple of weeks. this is my first ever course with the OU and im finding it all a bit strange. im used to regular uni, i already have a degree but this is very different from being at a normal uni! im hoping to make some new friends even if its just online friends :)
MissElsie
- Wed, 08/09/2010 - 09:42
Hi elenor i agree with u. never been to normal uni and it kills me that am not gonna have the sort of experience am meant to have that my friends will have this coming October!!!! Im looking forward to my course this octoberrr however am also looking forward to making loads of new friendsss on here
carlyowers
- Sat, 06/11/2010 - 12:53
Hi, I am also doing the W150 course and it's also my first one :D
How are you finding it so far?
kristy
- Sun, 25/10/2009 - 02:09
hi there, im newish to the ou, ive so far done starting with law & starting with psychology, im currently doing an introduction to social science, finding very interesting, although its a bit hard at times to find time to myself to get some study done with two children to look after aswell.
kristy
Law_student1984
- Sat, 31/10/2009 - 01:09
I'm new to the OU. About to start Y166,starting with law.
Got my materials through and made plenty of notes and read through the book that accompanies the course and done several of the activities.
Really can't wait till it gets totally underway. Only have to wait a day!!!
I went to a normal uni about four years ago but it didn't suit me and i left quickly. Already i can tell this is going to suit me FAR better and i'm hoping this will lead to a law degree.
JackieH
- Wed, 04/11/2009 - 15:48
Hi, I am just starting Y166 - Starting with Law.
I haven't studied for over 20 years so feeling a bit rusty, but looking forward to the challenge!
Hello to all my fellow students.
Jackie
sampada - Wed, 08/09/2010 - 11:12
Hello there Jackie,
Loke you i haven't studied since 20 yrs ago but i signed up for the Y165 Learning to Change i thought that will be a good start and too see if i can manage it ok and hopefully work upwards to better and bigger things.
Have you recieved your pack yet?? I'm still awaiting for mine but looking forward to it.
Sam
LucyDiamond - Wed, 04/11/2009 - 18:12
Hi fellow students. I've signed up for the AA100 course, starting in February. Now beginning to wonder what I've let myself in for, as it's more than 40 years since I left school with a few A and O levels. After over 30 years with the NHS I've taken early retirement, so have no excuses,and will find out how far I might have progressed if I had had the opportunity earlier. It's all a bit daunting, though - the old brain may not be up to it, but wish me luck anyway.
Kate87
- Thu, 05/11/2009 - 00:15
Hello everybody,
my name is Kate I'm originally from Germany and just decided a few weeks ago to stay in London for good.
I've already studied literature for two years back in Germany and am going to start with the A210 Approaching Literature course in Feburary. Anybody else doing this course?
I can hardly wait for the course to start to be honest. I am really looking forward to be able to study again.
Hope you are all fine.
Kate
Pimkie24
- Mon, 09/11/2009 - 23:57
Hi fellow Newbies
Just started the AA100 course before tackling a BA in History. Am 51 years old so haven't done any studying since 1403, well that's how long it feels anyway! So far so good, only prob at the moment, is that I live way out in the sticks in North Yorkshire, so getting to the Tutorials is proving tricky.
Anyway, good luck to all my fellow newbies out there, glad I found this site.
leash
- Fri, 20/11/2009 - 20:02
Hello,
im elisha im 18 and im studying the s154 course in march,
i was home schooled since i was 12 finished when i turned 16 and i havnt studied at all since then, due to depression, but im allot better now and so i have decided to continue my education, i really hope i can do it.
i would love to here what other people who have done this course have to say about it.
and i would like to make some friends as mine have all gone to uni and have been forgotton about me, so its time for new ones i think.
love to get to know you all.
bye
MissElsie
- Wed, 08/09/2010 - 09:40
Hi Elishaaa, am Elsie, well id like to say ur situation is kinda similar to mineee however. I done my A levels completed em butttt couldnt go to conventional uni because of my grades, so am kindaaa living a sad life since my friends are goin off to uni this octoberr and am gonna be a larryyy for a long time!!!!
I think ur my perfect match on here since we r both 18 aswell nd lookin to makeee loadsaa friends on here.
yess we will study buttt friendss r very important to me to as my social life at the momment is looking to head downhill!!!!
holla back soon
xx
John
P - Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:57
Which computing course should I choose?
Hello everyone. I am 17 years old and in the summer i will be moving to England (I am from Greece) to study in the Open University. My problem is that i am not sure of which course i should attend. I've made up my mind that whichever subject i choose it will be about computers. My question is, which course should i choose, i will state that i am NOT THAT GOOD with maths :P So yeah, i await for your replies :D
gemmalouise
- Sun, 20/12/2009 - 00:48
Hi all,
I'm starting u212 in january I can't wait but I'm really nervous!It's been 9 years since I've been in education.I think I'm dreading actually writing the assisgnments more than anything.
Anyway just thought I would say Hi to fellow students
gemma (barnsley)
SuQ
- Sun, 17/01/2010 - 17:05
Hi everyone!
I'm starting with the OU this year. I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time but I suppose most of us feel that way.
xroupa - Thu, 21/01/2010 - 15:40
hey im studying dd101...My name is Ioanna...
Dnel - Tue, 23/02/2010 - 15:24
hi, I'm David, I'm due to start my first module DB123 in May as a precursor to a Business Degree. I'm 26 and I've never been to university before. I dropped-out of my A levels due to family break-up which forced me to getting a minimum wage job and finding a place to live. I've since done 2 NVQ's through night school and I'm looking to take the next step up.
I've considered FT education but having watched so many graduates flipping burgers I could never justify the debt HE imposes now so the OU was the natural choice really. My mum has an OU degree from the pre-Intranet days and has been full of encouragement so I'm really looking forward to it. Part of me still feels I missed out on a lot of the social aspects of uni life so I'm keen to make up for that where I can and get involved.
Robyn Bateman - Tue, 23/02/2010 - 17:25
Hey David
Welcome to Platform and to the OU! I hope you settle into study and the OU way of life once you begin your degree course. I've heard so many great stories from OU students who have managed to fit in study around busy full time jobs, raising a family, moving house and various other challenges - so welcome aboard.
Keep us posted on your study and if there's anything we can help with, just shout.
Robyn (member of the Platform team)
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Godofredo
- Fri, 26/02/2010 - 17:28
Hello folks!
I'm new to the OU, just starting off in Law. I've studied before but have never had to get to grips with so many websites all at one once! Very much looking forward to my years of study ahead. I've just submitted my first assignment and the future's bright :)
sparky1983 - Thu, 29/04/2010 - 19:08
Hi all!!
Just starting the Business Studies degree-petrified and feel like I've thrown myself in at the deep end but it'll be worth it in the end!!!
Both my day schools for my first course are in Stirling so looking forward to those!
Mark
YHands
- Mon, 10/05/2010 - 12:02
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I'm Yvonne, I'm based in Warrington and I've just started studying with the OU. I had signed up to do DD131 Introduction to Social Sciences Part 1 but I quickly realised it wasn't for me and my passion is Earth Sciences so I've transferred to two 10-point courses. S180 Life in the Oceans and S189 Understanding the Weather.
Looking forward to talking with you all.
Yvonne
vidwork - Wed, 14/07/2010 - 18:57
Hi all new this year to the OU will be starting my DD101 in Oct really looking forward to it
Simon
jessfry88
- Sat, 04/09/2010 - 23:53
Hi Simon
I'm Jess I'm Strating this course too. I'm also looking really forward to doing this course. would be good to keep in touch, discuss course as it goes, if you like?
Not sure how to reply as a message though :( Still really new to this site :D
hope to hear back
Jess
Helene.
- Sun, 05/09/2010 - 20:14
Hi Jess,
What kind of degree are you studying for. Starting the DD101 course in October too.
Hello everybody there fellow newbies. I'm new at the OU student and started the U116 course. I found it fascinating but, still got some reservations. Hope that someone interested in the same subject, would like to share his/hers experience and opinions with me.
Hi Ulises, I'm just about to start U116 in Feb, hoping to go all the way through to Env Science BSc over the next 3yrs.
You must be a fair way into U116 now, how's it going?
Kate
hi pastywoodrunner
you must be near the end of u116?? how is it going??
im doing the same course in oct and s154 too!!
its hard to think we will doing this for the next 3/6 years aint it!!
it will great at the end elizabeth
hi ulises and all newbies!!
im new at the ou and starting u116 in oct and s154 too!!
how did you find the course and what course you planing to do next??
well if you want a chat anytime get back to me
elizabeth
Hello, I am in the same boat and have only just got signed into this forum. I love the course so far, it has really made me think about things in a different manner. I have just started scrolling through these posts and found a person in Wilts doing U116.
I am doing the course out of interest rather than needing a qualification, and am at the end of my career rather than the start. I have spent a lot of time advising the agricultural industry and dairy farmers in particular, so this course is makng me look at things rather differently.
Was I brain washed when I first trained, or am I being brain washed now?? Not sure what the answer to that is yet.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Adrian
hiya! I'm just starting D101 'Introducing The Social Sciences'. Feeling both nervous and excited about what lies ahead! Looking forward to getting stuck into the course work and meeting fellow students along the way. Goodluck everyone! x
hi! im Eleanor from Glasgow. im starting W150 in a couple of weeks. this is my first ever course with the OU and im finding it all a bit strange. im used to regular uni, i already have a degree but this is very different from being at a normal uni! im hoping to make some new friends even if its just online friends :)
Hi elenor i agree with u. never been to normal uni and it kills me that am not gonna have the sort of experience am meant to have that my friends will have this coming October!!!! Im looking forward to my course this octoberrr however am also looking forward to making loads of new friendsss on here
Hi, I am also doing the W150 course and it's also my first one :D
How are you finding it so far?
hi there, im newish to the ou, ive so far done starting with law & starting with psychology, im currently doing an introduction to social science, finding very interesting, although its a bit hard at times to find time to myself to get some study done with two children to look after aswell.
kristy
I'm new to the OU. About to start Y166,starting with law.
Got my materials through and made plenty of notes and read through the book that accompanies the course and done several of the activities.
Really can't wait till it gets totally underway. Only have to wait a day!!!
I went to a normal uni about four years ago but it didn't suit me and i left quickly. Already i can tell this is going to suit me FAR better and i'm hoping this will lead to a law degree.
Hi, I am just starting Y166 - Starting with Law.
I haven't studied for over 20 years so feeling a bit rusty, but looking forward to the challenge!
Hello to all my fellow students.
Jackie
Hello there Jackie,
Loke you i haven't studied since 20 yrs ago but i signed up for the Y165 Learning to Change i thought that will be a good start and too see if i can manage it ok and hopefully work upwards to better and bigger things.
Have you recieved your pack yet?? I'm still awaiting for mine but looking forward to it.
Sam
Hi fellow students. I've signed up for the AA100 course, starting in February. Now beginning to wonder what I've let myself in for, as it's more than 40 years since I left school with a few A and O levels. After over 30 years with the NHS I've taken early retirement, so have no excuses,and will find out how far I might have progressed if I had had the opportunity earlier. It's all a bit daunting, though - the old brain may not be up to it, but wish me luck anyway.
Hello everybody,
my name is Kate I'm originally from Germany and just decided a few weeks ago to stay in London for good.
I've already studied literature for two years back in Germany and am going to start with the A210 Approaching Literature course in Feburary. Anybody else doing this course?
I can hardly wait for the course to start to be honest. I am really looking forward to be able to study again.
Hope you are all fine.
Kate
Hi fellow Newbies
Just started the AA100 course before tackling a BA in History. Am 51 years old so haven't done any studying since 1403, well that's how long it feels anyway! So far so good, only prob at the moment, is that I live way out in the sticks in North Yorkshire, so getting to the Tutorials is proving tricky.
Anyway, good luck to all my fellow newbies out there, glad I found this site.
Hello,
im elisha im 18 and im studying the s154 course in march,
i was home schooled since i was 12 finished when i turned 16 and i havnt studied at all since then, due to depression, but im allot better now and so i have decided to continue my education, i really hope i can do it.
i would love to here what other people who have done this course have to say about it.
and i would like to make some friends as mine have all gone to uni and have been forgotton about me, so its time for new ones i think.
love to get to know you all.
bye
Hi Elishaaa, am Elsie, well id like to say ur situation is kinda similar to mineee however. I done my A levels completed em butttt couldnt go to conventional uni because of my grades, so am kindaaa living a sad life since my friends are goin off to uni this octoberr and am gonna be a larryyy for a long time!!!!
I think ur my perfect match on here since we r both 18 aswell nd lookin to makeee loadsaa friends on here.
yess we will study buttt friendss r very important to me to as my social life at the momment is looking to head downhill!!!!
holla back soon
xx
Which computing course should I choose?
Hello everyone. I am 17 years old and in the summer i will be moving to England (I am from Greece) to study in the Open University. My problem is that i am not sure of which course i should attend. I've made up my mind that whichever subject i choose it will be about computers. My question is, which course should i choose, i will state that i am NOT THAT GOOD with maths :P So yeah, i await for your replies :D
Hi all,
I'm starting u212 in january I can't wait but I'm really nervous!It's been 9 years since I've been in education. I think I'm dreading actually writing the assisgnments more than anything.
Anyway just thought I would say Hi to fellow students
gemma (barnsley)
Hi everyone!
I'm starting with the OU this year. I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time but I suppose most of us feel that way.
hey im studying dd101...My name is Ioanna...
hi, I'm David, I'm due to start my first module DB123 in May as a precursor to a Business Degree. I'm 26 and I've never been to university before. I dropped-out of my A levels due to family break-up which forced me to getting a minimum wage job and finding a place to live. I've since done 2 NVQ's through night school and I'm looking to take the next step up.
I've considered FT education but having watched so many graduates flipping burgers I could never justify the debt HE imposes now so the OU was the natural choice really. My mum has an OU degree from the pre-Intranet days and has been full of encouragement so I'm really looking forward to it. Part of me still feels I missed out on a lot of the social aspects of uni life so I'm keen to make up for that where I can and get involved.
Hey David
Welcome to Platform and to the OU! I hope you settle into study and the OU way of life once you begin your degree course. I've heard so many great stories from OU students who have managed to fit in study around busy full time jobs, raising a family, moving house and various other challenges - so welcome aboard.
Keep us posted on your study and if there's anything we can help with, just shout.
Robyn (member of the Platform team)
__________________
Robyn Bateman (member of the Platform team)
Hello folks!
I'm new to the OU, just starting off in Law. I've studied before but have never had to get to grips with so many websites all at one once! Very much looking forward to my years of study ahead. I've just submitted my first assignment and the future's bright :)
Hi all!!
Just starting the Business Studies degree-petrified and feel like I've thrown myself in at the deep end but it'll be worth it in the end!!!
Both my day schools for my first course are in Stirling so looking forward to those!
Mark
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I'm Yvonne, I'm based in Warrington and I've just started studying with the OU. I had signed up to do DD131 Introduction to Social Sciences Part 1 but I quickly realised it wasn't for me and my passion is Earth Sciences so I've transferred to two 10-point courses. S180 Life in the Oceans and S189 Understanding the Weather.
Looking forward to talking with you all.
Yvonne
Hi all new this year to the OU will be starting my DD101 in Oct really looking forward to it
Simon
Hi Simon
I'm Jess I'm Strating this course too. I'm also looking really forward to doing this course. would be good to keep in touch, discuss course as it goes, if you like?
Not sure how to reply as a message though :( Still really new to this site :D
hope to hear back
Jess
Hi Jess,
What kind of degree are you studying for. Starting the DD101 course in October too.
Helene
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