In February 2017, I embarked on a huge undertaking. I didn’t go to university when I left school, but 7 years later I finally decided that the time was right for me and I signed up to do a BA (Hons) Environmental Studies with The Open University. It has been one of the most difficult but empowering things that I have done for myself in my adult life. The blogs below document the highs and lows of studying part-time, around work, as an adult student.
Studying During A Pandemic.
I’ve been wondering about writing this blog for a while now. I started my studies back up in October 2020, thinking that we were most likely on the road to recovery following the COVID19 pandemic. Only to be greeted with further tiered lockdowns, Christmas plans...
The Start Of My OU Journey.
This is an archive posting, first posted in late 2017/early 2018, but bought to you fresh and fine, once again in November 2020. Enjoy 🙂 Dec 22, 2017 Coming 2018… I am incredibly excited to be able to say that I will be starting a degree with The Open University in...
My First 3 Modules.
As I am writing this post, in lockdown in 2020, I have just signed up for my third module of my degree - which means that once I have finished this module I will be halfway through my degree! Which feels incredibly exciting. I cannot wait to get back into studying and...
Glossary Of Terms
A Anthropocene - is what many scientists believe is the current geological age. This period is defined by the impact that humans have had on the planet. "Human activity has literally changed the face of the planet, leading us into a new geological age. Believed...
Assignment Success!
As you know from previous posts, I am finding this module of my degree pretty challenging, to say the least! My second assignment did not go to plan but I worked really hard on improving and I submitted my third assignment feeling a little bit better about it but...
Stressed Out, Not Sleeping!
Hello! Now, this title might be a little misleading... I was SUPER stressed out and not sleeping because I had an assignment due today and because my last one wasn't so great - I was feeling the pressure. I was feeling it hard. But... I powered through and I got my...
The skill of picking yourself up.
I got my assignment back for my module and I did not do as well as I would have liked. I knew that it wasn't my best work as I have been finding the topics quite challenging!! I am disappointed and I know that I am going to have to work harder to get my head around...
Second Essay…
The second essay of my second module towards my degree was due today. It's submitted but it was a challenging one! This module is tackling a lot of subjects that are new to me - which means that my brain is working really hard to figure it all out. I know that getting...
Second Module!
I am officially about a month into the second module of my degree! This module is a lot broader than the one that I did last year, it deals with issues that contribute towards the environmental issues that we hear about every day. It covers economics, social policy,...
Where To Begin?
Hi all, I am delighted to say that I have officially finished my first module towards my degree!!! On Monday night I submitted my final assignment and yesterday it was received - which means I am done until January, when I begin my second module and do it all over...
