With all the chaos of the modern world and worries about the future of the City of London, students are wondering whether they should still study finance or whether they should go elsewhere. The chief concern is that jobs are going to go abroad. We hear a lot about the pull of Frankfurt,...
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Second Year of Medical School – Choosing Your Next Prep Course
In the medical world, students don’t often sleep more than 8 hours. They don’t take their time to eat or shower as their number one priority is effective time management and using their time as best as they possibly can. When the year ends, everyone starts preparing for the examination. This is...
Is Distance Learning Right For You?
In times like these, distance learning may be the only option for a lot of people. Creating a classroom from the comfort of your home is an effective alternative if in-person teaching is not feasible. Last year, 400 million people took up distance learning, according to the World Bank Group. What is...
Essentials to Invest In As a Freelancer
Nowadays, a lot more people are turning towards a freelance career. Who can blame them? Sure, some employed jobs have security. But when you freelance, you can choose who you work for. You can work from home. You don’t have to commute. You don’t have to wear a uniform. You choose your...
5 Open University Essay Writing Tips
Essay writing can be less daunting if tackled in 5 stages #1 Analyse the TMA Question Read the question (and student notes) Distinguish between process and content words/parts of the question Check the learning companion or an appropriate guide on better essay writing #2 Read and select relevant material ...
How To Stay Motivated When You Study From Home At The OU
Studying from home has certainly got many perks, it’s one of the many reasons people choose to study through the OU. It’s a low-pressure environment, it’s more comfortable, and it’s less regimented. There are, of course, also some reasons why it can sometimes be difficult to study from home. There are many...
5 ways Open University students can keep warm in winter
By David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU Studying for an exam or coursework can be pretty unpleasant when you’re freezing cold and shivering The last time you heard from us we presented a list of five ways Open University students like you can keep cool during the summer. Well, the summer...
5 ways Open University students can keep cool in summer
By David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU Studying for an exam or coursework can be difficult when you’re hot, sweaty and uncomfortable 1. Wear comfortable, loose clothing It’s not often in the UK and Ireland we have to contend with soaring temperatures and heatwaves, but hot, sticky weather can test everyone’s...
Is it worth studying with the Open University?
Feedback can be helpful for future students, whether positive or negative, but is it accurate? by David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU After putting out a post on social media recently asking for feedback on the Open University experience, I was surprised at some of the responses. There were plenty of...
5 Key Questions To Ask Before Applying To An OU Course
When living in the UK, it often feels as though getting a degree is the only path to success. The Open University has become an increasingly common solution. It reflects changes in financial situations as well as the growing volume of mature students. Before committing to any degree, though, you must give...
