My experience of embarking on my Open University degree, while working full time!
At the ripe age of 29 I began my journey towards a degree in Creative Writing, while working full time. Here is how I did...
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A Lockdown Poem
Resident #OUstudentsHQ poet, Sandra, shares a touching poem about the lockdown and being kind to yourself...
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What’s happening during Freshers?
Freshers is coming up from 25 January – 7 February, so here’s how both new and returning students can get involved...
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Being an OU Student: Tips and tricks
In this article, Tala has compiled some of the most useful tips she's picked up throughout her first year as an OU student.
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5 Reasons to Vote in Student Elections
For those of you wondering if you should vote in the elections, here are five reasons why voting can make a real difference...
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How to ‘hygge’ your study space!
Lots of articles speak of bringing hygge into the home, but what is it and how can you use it to make studying more comfortable?
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5 things to do before your module start date
So you've decided to study with The Open University. You've applied, been accepted and have your start date. But what do you do next?
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The Pomodoro method
"...but it had the Ravenclaw suit in the thumbnail, and as any nerd would say, I had to click."
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Managing our worries in worrying times
Neill Boddington, an OU mental health advisor, has some tips for managing our worries and helping you to be more resilient.
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Welcome to The Hoot!
It's the start of something new! Welcome to The Hoot, a magazine site for OU students...
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Nothing’s Changed
Studying with The Open University is freeing. It’s all in the title. It’s ‘open.’ We’re not penned in by red bricks and morning lectures or...
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You’ve got your results – now what?
Disappointing results don't have to be the end of the road
