Experiences of studying with the Open University? Feeling isolated?

Hi everyone, I was just wondering about other people's experiences of studying alone at home with the OU, especially those that are studying quite a few credits at once? I'm currently studying 75 credits with them which takes up quite a bit of time. I also work 2 days a week and think its so good for me to get out of the house because on...

Open university - Health and Socual Care 2013

Hi everyone, I've just registered on the open university's Health dnd Social Care course and am really looking forward to starting it. I'm doing the "working with children and families" pathway and will basically be studying full time. I started this thread just to see if those studying on this course or with the OU wanted to talk about t...

What university should I choose?

Hello, I am Bogomil Gospodinov and I am currently applying for 5 universities in the UK. I am admitted in 3 of them - University of York, University of Glasgow and University of Southampton, I am rejected by one - University of Aberdeen and I am waiting for answer only from University of Edinburgh. My chosen study course is Computer Scien...

Anyone currently studying English at University of Westminster!

Basically i'm considering it as a university choice for next year and i would appreciate any opinions etc from people who are actually studying there now! specifically if you're studying english literature and language :$...

Top 20 Chinese Universities for Studying Medicine in 2012

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Choosing my uni: help appreciated!

Hello! If all goes well, I'll be doing the second year of my law degree in the UK by September. These are my options: University of Manchester University of Leeds University of Sheffield Cardiff University University of Liverpool Aberystwyth University University of Northumbria University of West of England, Bristol University of Hertfor...

Msc in Organisational Psychology?

Hi everyone, I am currently studying with the Open University and finishing a Bachelor's degree in Management. I am thinking about going into Organisational Psychology but would like to know if any of you are currently studying it. Where are you studying it and what do you like about it? I also find the names confusing, between Management...

Mature Students going to Manchester Metropolitan?

Hello there! Was wondering if there are any mature students on thestudentroom going to MMU this year. How're you feeling? What'll you be studying? Any current mature students: how're you finding the experience ? I'll be 22 by the time I finally get to university, having taken a gap year. Then a few more gap years... Feeling nervous... :ee

Struggling with University

Hey I am currently in my first year at University and have severely struggled with University life. I started in September and have not been attending since December. The first few weeks of University I struggled to make friends and adjust to University life, it almost felt like I wasn't ready for it. I'm studying a BA Hons Business with...

Mental health nursing application

I am currently studying my A levels and are close to having submit my UCAS application, I really want to study mental health nursing at university and from looking it up on many university websites I have learnt that I don't need an A level in science, which is great because it's not one of the courses i'm studying at the moment, however,...

Studying Business Abroad

I'm going into my second year of Uni, studying BA Business at UWS in Paisley. For my third year I plan to study abroad through Erasmus and I'm trying to make a shortlist of universities that I can study in so that I can begin to learn the languages over this summer etc. Partner universities at mine are; Belgium ; Haule Ecole Albert Jacqua...

BPP v University of Law for the BPTC

Hi, I have had two offers to undertake the BPTC part-time. One from BPP and one from the University of Law (both London campuses). I am after some input, especially from people that have been to either University/University College, about their experiences and whether one is more highly regarded by the Bar. Thanks, iComputerSaysNo...

Narrowing down my university choices for medicine...please respond!!

I am international student, considering studying in the UK. i short listed (or made a list lol, it isn't short) of universities I considering. I would like to study medicine. Can you please rank the following universities in the order which you deem best for medicine? I don't want it to be ranked based on prestige, but whether the medical...

Open University Affect Future Student Finance?

Hi there, basically my query is this... I have been ecepted onto a HND course and am looking at getting full funding for it. ButI have previously done some Open University course (But not gained any certificates). Will this affect my application in the same way if I had dropped out of a normal university course? Or is part time open unive...

future new student at edge hill, feedbacks please

hello people applied and got an offer for EH university and for what i have seen online it was really good, i did spend weeks doing my research in evry single aspect and edghe hill has been always my first choice, however an university in london really called my attention after going to the their open day and i really need feedbacks from...

Politics (and International Relations) at University?

Hi :D Just wanted to know if any students currently studying Politics (and/with International Relations) at: 1. University of Bath 2. University of Nottingham 3. University of Sheffield 4. University of Surrey 5. University of Sussex 6. University of Exeter How the course is as a whole, what work placements are like, study methods, overal...

I have so many questions about Korean studies at Sheffield and the university itself

So I assume... There are many of you who are at the university studying and I got some general questions about the Korean studies course. Also the experience at the University. I am hoping :S to go to the open day in June (?) but it is like 3 hour travel to get to the university from where I live so... I don't know. This might get lengthy...

Ask the panel your questions!

Hey everyone, Welcome to our Q&A, all about studying overseas. The Student World and TSR have brought together a panel, here to answer any questions you have on studying overseas, whether you're thinking about it, in the process of applying or are already studying internationally. So get posting any questions you have in this forum. Click...

about going to uk university

hi I'm currently a grade 10 student studying in Canada and I kinda want to go to uk for university these days. I want to ask what I need for going to uk university and what's the standard I need to reach. Thank you :)...

Laptop advise university

Hi, I will be starting university in September studying an IT related course, likely to be computer games technology. I am looking for advise from primarily students who are currently on IT/Computing degree that can help me make a decision on purchasing a laptop. I have always had a Computer in stead of a PC, but as I will be moving into...

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Open book statistics exam

Hi, I've finished my second year of university and I am now considering what modules to pick next year - since this is my last year, I want to choose my modules wisely so I can feel confident in securing a 2.1 I do a social sciences degree, and have the option to a statistics module (with no A-level prerequisites) and the way this module...

Anyone studying adult nursing at Buckinghamshire New Uni (Sep 2013)?

Heey, So, I'm pretty nervous cause I literally don't know anyone who is going to be going to this university. I am going to be studying adult nursing at Uxbridge Campus and I was wondering if there was anyone out there studying the same course at the same Uni? I am going to be starting on september 2013 and I just really want to meet peop...

Teaching assistant with open university degree?

hi, i have never studied with a distance learning company before and i was wondering if anyone has any experience with the open university. are they respected or would it be better to get the other qualifications to go to a traditional university? thank you for any help :)...

Speech Therapy PG Diploma

Hi all, I'm currently studying Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University and will graduate in 2014. Although I really enjoy studying business communications I am looking for a career with a healthcare focus and been thinking of applying for a PG Diploma in Speech Therapy for a while. I am just concerned about whether my degree wi...

Depression amongst law students and law practitioners

Hi there, quite a lot of people have told me that there is a marked trend of mental health problems among law students, not only at undergraduate level, but also in law school, as well as in legal practice. I am in my second year of law (london) and this is something that I have certainly noticed amongst people on my course. A lot of peop...

2013 TOP 50 University In Nigeria List By NUC

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France University / Grande Ecole?

Im an Indonesian Im 17 years old and I want to go to France for my higher education because the tution is almost free and the education is way better than the one in my country, I want to take economy, based on my research I found these university: Paris I,PSE,TLE,SciencePo. Well 3 of them are ecole and I heard that ecole is hard to get i...

I need some infomation !

Hi everyone ! I'm a student in Viet Nam. I really want to study in UK, and Worcester University is one of my choices. But i'm still considering because i don't have too much infomation about UK's education and Worcester university. Someone please gives me some detail infomation, such as : - Worcester's degrees honours, specification in ec...

which city is the safest (leeds, bristol, manchester, newcastle, sheffield)

Hello people! :) I'm an international student looking to study in the UK. I've gotten unconditional offers from the University of Sheffield, University of Manchester and Newcastle University. I got conditional offers from University of Bristol and University of Leeds. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of studying in each university? I'...

Applying for University in Germany

I'm seriously considering going to University in Germany, and was wondering whether anyone had any general information about how exactly A levels correspond to the German equivalent and how to apply for German Universities. I'm currently studying A level Philosophy, History, Politics and International Relations as well as English, and thi...

University of Leeds open day 6th march 2013 (offer holders)

I wonder how many people who have been giving offers are going to the university open day?...

University "Show Flat" Dispute

I'm currently a first year student living in university owned halls, where my flat is unique in that we open our bedrooms and kitchen on university open days to give visitors the opportunity to see a "typical" student flat in action. In exchange for this, I was supposed to receive a £150 rent reduction and some free meal vouchers for each...

Is Zayed University a good univeristy?

I would like to know if you consider Zayed University in Dubai a good university and if there is anyone studying there that could give me an insight on this question? I am planning to apply for a master in Museum Studies. Thank you.

Applications For Medicine At Ovidius University, Constanta Are Now Being Accepted

Applications to study medicine at Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania are now being taken by the university Anyone interested in studying abroad this year should hurry to apply as places are limited...

Choosing University

1.loughborough university 2.manchester university 3.brunel university 4.queen mary university of london 5. plymouth university.which university is better for mechanical engineering and which one do you prefer ???...

Graphic/Product Design : University vs. A Level

Hi, I'm currently in year 12 going into year 13 and graphics and english are my 2 favourite subjects, so I don't know which to study at university. Therefore I wanted to know if anyone currently studying graphic or product design at university could tell me what it's really like: work wise, what the seminars/lectures are like, if it's enj...

Changing my application, please help!

When I submitted my application, I was planning on studying at a particular university, but now I've changed my mind, and my living arrangements/where I'm studying/how much it will cost are all different, but I can't edit my application! My parent hasn't filled in the finance application yet, does the application have to be 100% finished...

Open University Terms

Hi all, First post on the board so fingers crossed it's not ridiculous. I seriously considering open university to study in my spare time but one question I have that I can't seem to find the answer to is; does OU have terms? My course would start in October and I will start with one module to break my self in gently, however come the sum...

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