By Leanne Goodall If you’re an OU student then you’ve probably heard of OUSA but if not don’t worry, we’re about to explain. Do you know what the point of OUSA is and how they can help you? If you’re like me or many other students that I’ve spoken to then you...
Category: General Articles
#New2OU – Student Advice
Open University students starting a module
By Leanne Goodall I’m feeling quite calm about my next module and the fact that it will soon be starting. However, I have been reminiscing about my nerves as a newer student in previous years. It’s got me thinking about the excitement and nerves of all the new OU students that are...
Stationery: The “Must-Have” Items
By Leanne Goodall So your study days are fast approaching and you’re raring to go. You need that all important trip to the shops to stock up on stationery – lots of stationery that comes in all kinds of lovely colours and looks all shiny and new and fresh, right? I’ve been...
Stationery: The Pointless Items
By Leanne Goodall So we’ve talked about the items of stationery that I’ve classed as essential for your studies but what about all the bits that I’ve found to be a bit pointless? I’m going to list some of them here but first I must say that just because I’ve found them...
OU Students: Preparing to start your module
The glasses are down and off for a break from those Open University TMAs
By Leanne Goodall How does an OU student prepare to start their academic year? The obvious answer is in many similar ways to any other students but there are a few differences to consider. Perhaps you’re about to embark on a new module or maybe you’re taking the very first step of...
7 tips for picking your next OU module
By Leanne Goodall Are you trying to decide which module is right for you? It’s that time of year when many students have finished their modules and are moving on but not everyone finds it simple to choose which module is best for them. Here are 7 tips to help you pick...
Choosing a Module or Pathway – The Impossible Decision.
By Leanne Goodall Did that title feel familiar? Are you trying to choose your next module or pick a pathway to follow with the Open University? Some people know from the start and are certain of what they want to do but that doesn’t apply to everyone and it certainly didn’t to...
Once an OU student, always an OU student…
Open University students together
By Clair Chaytors You’ve taken that dreaded exam or you’ve submitted that mind boggling EMA. You’ve packed up all your notes and books into a storage box and you’ve signed up for your next course. But, there’s a problem; the new university term starts in October and it’s only the beginning of...
40 Thoughts an OU student has between exam day and results day
By Leanne Goodall Do any of these sound familiar to you? I took my exam on 3rd June and have had all of these thoughts right up until no.35. The last 5 thoughts are taken from my thoughts after last year’s EMA and pretty much every single TMA that I’ve ever done....
OU Students: The Long TMA Wait
By Leanne Goodall It’s practically the longest wait in the world. You know the one where you refresh and refresh that computer screen. The one where you log on to Student Home 200 more times than when you’re actually studying and the one where every new email makes you hold your breath,...
