First Year Complete!

Hey guys! So if you don't know I am currently studying a BA Honors degree in Childhood studies. Last year I decided to enroll in my degree, to further my knowledge in my career, whilst having a full time job. 

How does that work?

Well The Open University is an online university. I do all of my work at home in my spare time. Its distance learning and I get all my text books sent to me (included in the price). I get all my other information, assignments and online tutorials through Student home. Student home is a website hub with audio and video content and articles that relate to your subject. 

My course is split into 3 stages. Each stage consists of one compulsory module and a chosen module. The modules are all slightly different. I have just completed the Stage One E102 module. This consisted of 4 Tutor Marked assignments and 8 Self reflecting Learning journeys.

For every module you will be assigned a Tutor. You can contact your tutor at any time during their working hours for any help or advice. You also have the opportunity to meet your tutor during face to face tutorials. Last year I attended 4 face to face tutorials that where focused on the Tutor marked assignments. They where all Saturdays from 10 am until 12;30 lunch time. 

Pros of studying Online?

1. You can study anytime you can, The courses are really flexible and you can choose the intensity.

2. You can study and still work fulltime.

3. Your tutor is always there not just during typical 7am-6pm working hours. (Depending on your tutors working hours)

Cons of studying Online? 

1. You must use your time effectively and not get distracted. 

2. You will need a Laptop and Word if not you will have to purchase these.

3. Your tutorials may not be close by so you will have to travel to tutorials.

Thank you for reading my blog post, I hope you enjoyed it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will answer or I could make another University post!

See you in my next post! 

Jadee

Xoxo