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 who feel like you need a distraction and would value some semblance of normality, here are five reasons why voting can...
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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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A quiz from your OU Students Association
The staff team at the Association have worked together to produce a quiz to say thank you for being so amazing over the last few...
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What we'll publish and what we won't...
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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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You’ve got your results – now what?
Disappointing results don't have to be the end of the road
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Merry Christmas in 15 different languages
Want to impress people at your Christmas party? Or confuse your family with your new found knowledge? Here's how to say Merry Christmas in 15...
