Introduce yourself!

Hello everbody, i'm Duncan. I have only been studying for the past year! First time I have studyed since school over 20 yrs ago. God that makes me feel ols lol. Im still only 39, am a single Dad of a 14 yr old daughter. I have just received my result for my 1st course MU120. I scored a pass @81% so am over the moon.

Hello, my name is Ken, i have been studying with Open University for the past 3 years, completing T206 this year. i am going to study T307 starting in February.

i have enjoyed the courses i have studied previously, i am married with three children, the youngest being 18 and the oldest 23.

- Thu 11th Dec 2008 - 21:12 - by vader

Hi everyone,
I'm Diane and I've been studying with the OU for 2 years. I'm currently studying courses number 7 & 8, A215 & A176. My boyfriend is also an OU student and we live and study in Northern Ireland. It is great to meet you all.

Cheers. D

My name is Paul Hardy and i currently reside in not so sunny leicester. In my second year with the OU did s193 last year and passed and am currently studying y157 and dd100. I did register and start two other courses earlier this year but had to withdraw due to suffering two heart attacks but i think i am ok now!!

This new additional site by the OU looks good and hopefully will become a good source of knowledge and fun

Hi folks

I'm Fiona, from Cheltenham, and am studying K101. I work full time as a home trainer in a nursing home, part of a very large company of homes. Very challenging working full time and studying, but I like a challenge.

Look forward to chatting soon xxx

Hi All I am Gill and have been with the Open University for 7 - yes 7 years! so a bit of an old timer. I am heavly involved with OUSA and the OU and almost finished my degree in health and social welfare.
I am disabled (MS) have two grown children a support dog and a brand new granddaughter. In my spare time (do I have any) I am chair of quite a few disability related groups and a support worker for people on direct payments.

Hi everyone - I am currently studying on the new AA100 course and finding it extremely interesting. As a 'very' mature student it is quite a challenge but I keep telling myself I can do it!

I also enjoy working in Textiles and have exhibited my work frequently during the past 20 years. However I am finding it increasingly tiring so thought sitting studying at the PC would be less energetic! At least it is getting my brain cells working............

Jill
www.JillTextileArt.com

Hi Everyone. Bernard Nkuyubwatsi from Rwanda. I started studying with the OU in February with H804. I got results and passed the course. I am now taking H808. Hard experience really when considering circumstances but lovely. I am thirty one, single and no child. I work for Kigali Health Institute as The Deputy Director of the institution's Language Centre. We are now struggling to make our students and teacher to enable them to use English language since this has been recently declared the only language of instruction in our country starting from 2010 (2009 in our institution).

Looking forward to exchanging more

Bernard

Hello Everybody

I am a British ex-pat living in Poland with my beautiful Polish wife. I have retired and now a full time OU student keeping my brain active. Now into my third OU course - MT264 and struggling a little bit, but will soldier on. Hopefully will get my degree in a few years time.

Enjoy studying

PeeWee

Hi I am Jenny. i am studying AA100 in Stockport/Manchester and loving it. By the way I think the new site is fantastic! thanks!

Hi all, I am Andrea, have three children, married. Have been doing the OU for 4 years now, when will it ever end..... only joking, I really enjoy the community spirit of the OU and particularly enjoyed the Italian first year that I just completed. I have completed my diploma in English Language studies, which I found hard, but passed anyway. Have just completed Italian and French and will move on to finish my degree with honours in Modern Language sometime in my life!!
I got here through clicking on the platform link on my homepage and read the exam boo, boo's that some peaople have made, I really laughed and surely that's not normal at this time in the morning! But I shouldn't laugh at other people's misfortune should I?? I dropped one like that myself once.. many years ago of course.... my English teacher asked the class what a bracket was for and I said 'to put up shelves'.... duhh....
must go and do some household chores, ciao for now

Hi guys/gals

Shamus here, London. 34, married, father of four who is also a house husband as the missus is a student nurse. I am starting out in LAW with the W100. Will be 6 years before getting the law degree but not going to rush it and can then decide where I want to take it plus 4 kids under 7 wouldn't allow me to anyway.

Course starts in Feb and have just received my initial start books which was a tad frightening as I haven't studied for 18 years but am really looking forward to it.

Hi everyone, I'm Ness and I'm due to start AA100 in February. I love the look of this site; already I feel so much less alone in starting this up.Bit about me...41,lone parent with three children (10-14)and Jill,it doesn't matter how 'mature' you're feeling...think of all that wonderful insight you're bringing to the course..chin up.xx

Hello all, I am Graeme, I am married with no children. I have been studying with the OU for five years and I finish my degree next year. I am thrilled that I passed this years course U216 and I cant wait to start my final course U316 in Feb. Although at times it's been tough, I have loved every minute and learnt so much.

I wish you all a great Christmas

Cheers!

I'm Karen living in South Armagh in Northern Ireland but am originally from Belfast. I am currently studying AA100 and start A200 in February. I'm aiming towards BA History, and am focusing on the Religious Studies aspect. I have 2 children aged 9 and 5. I am enjoying the course but have been finding it hard to find the time to get everything done. Purely my own fault though, I have yet to realise that studying is more important than the laundry!

Hi I'm Fiona, 26, living in Ireland with my boyfriend. Half way through the Intro to Counselling-VERY interesting course. This is my first OU course and my first real experience of studying since finishing school at 18 so a bit overwhelming but really enjoying the challenge. Can feel my brain shuddering back to life!

Hi,

I'm Ray, married and living in Surrey. Just got my results through for L314, passed, phew! Learning languages without the opportunity to practice with native speakers on a daily basis is really tough, but thanks to the OU it can be done. U211 next.

Hi All,
My name is Bernie, 52 years old and married with a grown up son and two westies.I'm on the advanced creative writing course and whilst I hated school I do miss the real interaction of ideas, having to make do with learning via the ether.But then writing is often a solitary pursuit.Good to see this forum putting some of the fun back in education.Bye.

Hello
My name is Mike,retired since 1992, and I live in 'sunny' Suffolk.I am married and have children and numerous grandchildren.I obtained a degree in Humanities in 1994,followed by a PGC in 1999, also in Humanities.
I resumed studies with other university online courses,but I have returned to the OU to try my hand at some soft science short courses.Passed two so far,looking forward to Darwin next year.There are some other attractive courses that I would like to do.It will take a long time to build up the necessary number of modules for a second degree this way!
I am the sort of learner that the government is not interested in ,but which I do hope the OU will continue to cater for.

Best Wishes

Mike

Hi, I'm Jo, I live in Kent by the sea and I work full-time at a University. I'm 31 and have done a couple of short courses with the OU over the last few years. I start DD100 (Intro to Social Sciences) in February, my first longer course, so a bit apprehensive. I left school at 16 so the thought of essays and exams is quite frightening!!

Hi I'm Eddie, 60 years old, and living near Durham City. I retired in June after 45 years working in retail. I am currently studying M150 Data Computers and Information and start an introduction to mathematics M120 in January. If anyone out there is studying the same or similar it would be great to chat. My email is eddie2006@tiscali.co.uk

Hi all,
My name is Stefan, mostly referred to as Stef. I am 31 years old and live in Bournemouth. I came from Switzerland to England in August 2003 and am hoping to stay here until earliest 2010. I simply needed a break from Switzerland and decided to come to England to wider my horizon and do something for my development. As far as my expectation’s go, I have more than succeeded my initial goals. The OU made me pitch my aims higher and higher and now I am aiming for an MBA. As from today I am one step closer, I just received my pass for B820, Strategy.
Happy Days…

Hello everyone,

My name is Eileen and well and truly retired, I'm a widow with a grown son but, not a granny yet I am from Newcastle Upon Tyne.At present I am just finishing off Y163 course at the OU and passed the Y157 one earlier this year. In february I start the DD100 which I am looking forward too very much, quite a few different subjects which will be a challenge,hoping to get a BSc within 6 years.

May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a great 2009.

Hi all
My name is John, I will be 68 next year and I'm in my second year of study with the OU, just got my result for U216 - PASSED I hate exams it seems such a long time since I did any. Also awaiting results for S154 a short course I did to fill in before starting T206 in February.
Just got a new grandaughter to go with a two year old gandson.
We live in Shropshire, in Telford, about two miles from the World Heritage site of Ironbridge, got some reasonable pictures of the bridge if anybody wants any.
Regards
John

Hi all,

I'm currently studying for a a OU degree, I've just finished classical studies, I'm now studying creative writing. Has anyone else got quite a few emails from the OU in there in box? I seem to get loads, the minute I finish a course or something I get another email. I don't remember agreeing to all these emails. Can anyone tell me how I can stop them? I know what course to do next and don't new need the OU touting for new business.
Agree or disagree? Post a comment and let me know. Also how do the points for degrees work? So far I've got two certificates and now a diploma and will still have enough points for my degree. I just don't understand? I suppose we are all different it must depend on how many course a student has done. How do with know what grade of degree we will get? How is this marked? Any idea?
Let me know,

Cheers now

Hue and Cry

Hi All,
I'm Shell and live in Rainham, Kent. I am studying for a Foundation Degree in Early Years. This is just to begin, though. I have lots of other things I wish to study after I have achieved this. I have an 8 year old daughter and am in a long term relationship.
Hope everyone is well.
Shell xx

Hi,
I have just completed my fourth OU course and about to embark on my first level 3 course. I am working towards a degree in Social Sciences(BA Hons)-this enables me to combine Sociology with courses in English language & literature too. I am really enjoying studying with the OU and some how manage to fit it in with part time work, finding time to spend with my husband,parenting ,being a school governor, learning to kitesurf etc etc...I have to admit I find the assignments in the Summer holidays hard going as my brain seems to go to mush when the kids are at home, the sun is shining and as we live on the North Norfolk coast the sea is calling!!! I am looking forward to starting my studies again & meeting my tutor & fellow students on 'The Art of English' course.

Hi all
Iam John 53 from Irvine in Ayrshire studying Infomation communication technology T209 in december secon d year of study at OU and enjoying it.
John

Hi I'm Liz, I live in north essex, I am married with a mostly grown up family. I have my first degree with the OU and am now studying languages for "fun". My husband has decided to join my in L192 french in the new year. I am looking forward to getting back into study after a year off. Has First Class disappeared completely, is this replacing it. I used to enjoy and get a lot of help from the forums dedicated to the individual courses. happy holidays to everyone. liz

hello my name is shell i`m from isle of wight i am married with a daughter who is 4 i`m studying the k101 understanding health and social care this will go towards my degree which i hope i can acheive in the next few years i do find the reading a bit hard to chew but i`m getting on well