Navigating The Open University: strategies for independent study

<div class&equals;"fr-view"><p>Being a student is tough&comma; and being an Open University student can present its own unique challenges&period; Transitioning into university at any stage in life can be demanding&comma; whether moving into level 6 education for the first time&comma; returning to education after a long break&comma; or as a poly degree holder&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Engaging in study skills&comma; especially those tailored to the nature of distance-learning&comma; can demystify studying and empower you to perform at your best&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This Welcome Week&comma; in collaboration with OU Pride&comma; Rafa Canet&comma; an Associate Lecturer from the Arts and Humanities faculty&comma; is presenting an interactive event on <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;oustudents&period;com&sol;ents&sol;event&sol;2776&sol;">Navigating the Open University&colon; Strategies for independent study<&sol;a>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>While this event is organised by OU Pride&comma; we want all students to feel welcome to join&comma; as education should be accessible to all&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>You can join this event via the Students&&num;8217&semi; Union events page <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;oustudents&period;com&sol;ents&sol;event&sol;2776&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener noreferrer"><strong>here<&sol;strong><&sol;a>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Event date and time&colon; <&sol;strong>Friday&comma; 2 October&comma; 7pm–9pm<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div id&equals;"zfWrap">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine; <&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>