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@sarahjennings2106 27 күн бұрын
I am just away to start e232 this coming academic year , so I’m just a year behind you
@samellis2904 Ай бұрын
Would you recommend the OU if you’ve got no gcse/Alevels ?
@chilibeanx5855 Ай бұрын
Quick question - would I get full access to the online materials of my current modules after I've finished them? I was wondering because I’m doing a language module and there are some very useful audio clips and pronunciation guide etc on the module page online and half of the units are completely online… would be a shame if I can’t access those and review them again next year once I’ve moved onto the next stage… (if I'll have no access to them at the next stage, I might have to find a way to download/save everything in advance which might be a bit tricky... either way, it’d be good to know if full access to past module materials is available or not 🙂)
@RamblingsofGeo 19 күн бұрын
For 3 years
@emma-victoria933 2 ай бұрын
This is really good thank you.. im now doing my tma05 so will take these tips on board..
@karanchapman3773 2 ай бұрын
What time do most of the tutorials take place
@karanchapman3773 2 ай бұрын
Thinking of doing this course Is it possible to do 2 modules a year
@karanchapman3773 2 ай бұрын
Would you recommend doing it full time whilst working 25 hours a week
@melaniehulme5401 2 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy, sorry to hear you are not well, I Hope you are feeling better soon x😊
@melaniehulme5401 2 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy, I am doing childhood and youth studies too, I need to get a routine going. This video should help me😊
@lisametcalfe640 3 ай бұрын
Being completely honest, I don't feel like the Student Association have anything to offer me. I am in my 40s, studying part time. I don't feel much like a student though and feel completely alone.
@CourtneyReeve-us6ic 3 ай бұрын
When the next in person event I start access in may and i want to start my in person event
@TabeaTomadini 3 ай бұрын
Ohh. if it is possible to get someone from SA on, it would amazing! I find them so unaproachable at the moment, i am very shy and i dont know how to create a relationship with them.
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Stacy That was really interesting. Loved the goodie bag and contents(especially the contents) 😍 x
@ammytaj 3 ай бұрын
Good😊
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
So sorry I missed this! 😠 x
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Awww! Don't worry! You can always use it to keep you company another time when you study! x
@mattiesearchfield6489 3 ай бұрын
Promo SM 🎉
@MrBigMAC88 3 ай бұрын
Hello Stacey I'm just at the start of my OU journey so this is just what I need to help me with the nerves before I start. I'm same I went to a uni 5 year ago I was actually a mature student then, just done 4 year college priory to that so the fact I left in the first year like you it kind of gets me down. So here I am ready for my pursuit of a history degree :) I know you mentioned it briefly in this vid but can you possibly do a vid on referencing as I've only ever done assignments at HND level 3 so I'm really stressed about that part of it & possibly a part reason I left before, I was 30 mature student & everyone else was kids & I just didn't feel the support like I did at college. I can go into level 2 because of my level 3 but choosing the level 1 for the reasons I mentioned above & to help me into my stride with it all. Brilliant vid by the way very much needed as you just can't get certain info off the OU websites as it's a bit dull & stressful.
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Hi! I am so glad you found it helpful! I am happy to do a video on referencing soon, but for the meantime, I just want to ease your mind. If you are going into Level 1, the OU guide you through referencing really well in my opinion-I was really worried about it before starting my degree too. They also have some fantastic referencing information provided in every module, the library have referencing workshops and Student Hub Live create wonderful live video classes (saved onto YT) about referencing so look them up because they differentiate their classes for Beginner, Intermediate etc. I talk a little bit about them in my next video actually. If you have ANY trouble with it, your tutor should be able to give you guidance too. Have you already started your first module or is it upcoming? X
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy Do you use any techniques regarding reading your course materials? Thank you x
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Do you mean things like skim reading etc? To be honest, I am awful at that and I just prefer to read it normally-I am a fairly fast reader anyway. What I have noticed about reading this year (Level 2), is that I have a lot more reading to do as part of my course materials with reports, articles etc so I try to space them out where I can. I also always read the corresponding book chapter first if there is one too-even if it is supposed to be read later because I find it interrupts my flow otherwise. What kind of techniques were you thinking of? X
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
@@stacysspace that was great! Thank you. I can't skim read. I just wondered if there was anything I could try. You have reassured me! Thank you again x
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Glad I have reassured you! I have the worst time retaining info if I try to skim read and lots of people do. If I find any new techniques that work, I will be sure to let you know x
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 3 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy, I’m a crafter too, I like to crochet, cross stitch, a bit of latch hook (which I think you would enjoy) and I also hand quilt and journal. I am an avid reader but only read once my studies are over for the day but my best relaxation comes from cuddling the cats xx
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Yes-animals are the best relaxation in my opinion-I would have loads more if I could! Oooh, I will have to have a look at latch hook, I have never tried it. I absolutely love quilts and always meant to make one for H when he was little but never got around to it. Xx
@ammytaj 3 ай бұрын
Good😊
@chloeb5161 3 ай бұрын
I also do diamond painting! It's so relaxing and I love how I can stop and come back to it whenever I want. I just love being creative ❤
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
It really is relaxing! Where do you get yours? I just get cheap ones from Amazon but I think I want to try one with the square gems. X
@chloeb5161 3 ай бұрын
It is! I got the latest one from amazon too as a Christmas present. It has a koi fish design on it which I love as I actually have fish in my aquarium 😊 ❤
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Oh, how cool! I love koi fish and so does my son so I might have to look for that and get him involved in it too! 😂
@richardskinner6391 3 ай бұрын
I'm at the tail end of stage 1 of BSc Computing and IT, moving on to stage 2 in October. Good to get some perspective on the shift from S1 to S2!
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed that you find it a positive experience Richard :)
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Stacy! This has really helped. xx
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Ugh! So sorry it was so short-I had the WORST time with the webcam just switching itself off randomly! I have ordered a new one so next week will be better! x
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
@@stacysspace it was fine. Completely understand regarding technology! 😫 Thanks so much again Stacy xx
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 3 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy, I'm here joining in, trying to get my head in gear for planning and drafting TMA03
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Ugh! So sorry it was so short-I had the WORST time with the webcam just switching itself off randomly! I have ordered a new one so next week will be better! x
@jasonpaul6297 3 ай бұрын
Yes!! This is the video I was hoping for. iPad ordered! Thanks.
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Oh fab! Let me know how you get on. There are lots of other things you can do with Goodnotes, like voice record and turn your handwriting into text. Let me know if you need any video recommendations :)
@chloeb5161 3 ай бұрын
Nice to see how other students take notes, I know exactly what you mean with stationary! You`ve gotta love it! :) Great video again, Stacy!
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Chloe! :)
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that I need to work on my husband for a new iPad now as mine is about 10 years old but I do like that idea. Is Good notes expensive to subscribe too?
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
It’s free I’m sure, and then there are paid options. I pay £9.99 per year for the one I have. Just replying to your IG message now lovely xx
@willowjune5849 3 ай бұрын
This is the most authentic video I've found and my experience with uni the first time around was very very similar. Thank you for making this!
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I am so glad you liked it! 😊
@ammytaj 3 ай бұрын
Very nice😊
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@pvictor98 3 ай бұрын
thx! helped me a lot
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! 😊
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Found this so interesting and helpful. Thanks Stacy xx
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
So glad! Let me know if I can help with anything else 😊
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this it will be so helpful for the future and I’m sure it’s a video I will revisit. I was hoping to take part in your live last Sunday but my eldest son broke down and he’s only just passed his test so we had to go out on a rescue mission as he was in a panic.
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Oh no! Is he ok? That must have been scary for him (and probably you too)!
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 3 ай бұрын
@@stacysspace he’s ok thank you just got himself a bit anxious
@janiceallan2981 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Stacy. This really helped regarding motivation. Thank you xx
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped to motivate you! Hoping to get a better setup and do it again soon. Xx
@lisa-janesjourney1083 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great study session 📚
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, hoping to do more soon 😊
@asmallplacecalledhom 4 ай бұрын
Hi, currently at Level 1 studying Business Management. :)
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
How are you finding it? 😊
@ammytaj 4 ай бұрын
Nice video😊
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@capturetheloss1005 4 ай бұрын
Do you find having two years of level one too much? Like im yhinking of doing history and i am concerned il be too stuck in level one ways whwn j do level two.. Did you like only focusing on one moduke at a yime rather than myltiple modulws.like you would in a brick unu.
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
I wondered the same before I started, but because it is two separate modules per level (in my case), it feels different every year anyway and they give me enough to focus on that it doesn’t feel too ‘samey’. Have you looked into the OU history degree options? You can always study full-time if you have enough time for it-I study part-time due to family and health reasons. That being said, for me, I think studying on one module at a time is beneficial because I can immerse myself in it and really get to grips with it, whereas studying for two different modules that can be quite fast-paced can be overwhelming for some I am sure. It definitely is a very individual decision. I hope that helped! 😊
@lisametcalfe640 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, Stacey. I am studying biology at OU and the L1 modules are general science so I'm struggling through the chemistry at the mo 😵💫. Hoping I'll feel more comfortable as I head into the biology specific L2 modules.
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Ugh! I took Chemistry at AS Level and HATED it!! Put me off my thrn chosen career of Forensic Science! I'm sure that biology next year will be better for you!
@lisametcalfe640 4 ай бұрын
@stacysspace I just keep reminding myself that I'm learning and I'm overcoming some really tough challenges - chemistry, physics, maths - and I'm still on track.
@stacysspace 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely! That is incredible :)@@lisametcalfe640
@stacydavolls6374 3 ай бұрын
@lisametcalfe640 hey Lisa, I'm in the exact same boat and the maths is a challenge! What biology area are you moving onto next year ? I signed up for the human biology aspect
@janiceallan2981 4 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy I would like the live study on here please if possible. Thank you xx
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know-I will figure out how to do it on here! :)
@aliajaffer3427 4 ай бұрын
👍
@abookabrewandcraftingtoo 4 ай бұрын
Ooh that card was amazing such talent you are hiding under your bushel ❤
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Awww! Thank you! ☺️
@jasonpaul6297 4 ай бұрын
Yay! I look forward to these.. I just started a law degree with the OU. May I ask where you bought your laptop stand? I've bought three so far and don't like any of them. Also... I noticed you were taking notes on your tablet. Which note taking app do you use? If you don't mind sharing that is.
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Oh, I am so glad you like them! The stand I am using is from Amazon called the 'LORYERGO Laptop stand'. I can't link it in the comments unfortunately but I will try to link in the description of my next video just in case you can't find it. I don't mind sharing what app I use-it's Goodnotes. I have really got into taking notes on my iPad since getting a paper-like screen protector-it makes so much difference to me! I might actually do a video on it. Let me know if I can help with anything else! 😊
@jasonpaul6297 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Goodnotes was on my list so I'll check it out. I'll check out the screen protector too. Sounds like a winner! @@stacysspace
@jasonpaul6297 4 ай бұрын
I found the stand! Thanks again.@@stacysspace
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Oh, brilliant! Let me know what you think :)
@lisametcalfe640 4 ай бұрын
How did you find the transition from level 1 to level 2 modules? Ive seen a big warning on my level 2 modules to say there is much less support and direction at level 2. (My current level 1 tutor has never spojen to or emailed me and only prerecords tutorials so i cant imagine what 'less support' looks like!!)
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
I actually have a video about this coming up, but in a nutshell, I feel like I have been eased into it. The OU do that really well in my opinion/experience, but I would say I feel as supported as I always have been, which to be fair, unless I need an extension, I barely have contact with my tutor which suits me. For me, the biggest difference is the emphasis on referencing etc and the amount of resources used that are not written by the OU. Does that help? Let me know if you want any other info 😊
@ammytaj 4 ай бұрын
Very good❤😊
@janiceallan2981 4 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy How do you cope with procrastination? Thank you
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Hi, if I am really honest, I sometimes just go with the flow of procrastination and end up with a sparkling clean house right before a TMA is due 🤣 That said, the best way I have found to overcome it is to make sure my study space is distraction-free and then give myself 20-30 mins to get into it. If I am still struggling after that, I will let myself get up and complete a procrastination task and then try again. Another good way to prevent it is to book myself time to study. That way, if I have planned it into my week properly, I have fewer excuses. I don’t think anything is foolproof but these are good ways for me. Also, if I suddenly find myself in the mood to study but I am supposed to be doing something else, as long as that something else isn’t super-important, I go with the feeling because it doesn’t happen that often! I hope that helps x
@janiceallan2981 4 ай бұрын
@@stacysspace definitely! Thank you so much.
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
So glad. Let me know if I can help with anything else x
@VanessaFreire 4 ай бұрын
Very nice video :)
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! ❤️
@aggieaj1828 5 ай бұрын
Hi Stacy, How many hours do you study a week? Im starting Psychology in Feb part time and Im so nervious about assignments so thank you for your tips!
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you-it has been a tough January here! I study around 15-20 hours per week depending on the workload. That’s not all module work though, I include everything in those hours such as communication with tutors, general uni admin etc. Some weeks are quicker than others. Have you started yet? How are you getting on? Let me know if I can help with anything xx
@TabeaTomadini 5 ай бұрын
Hey Stacy! Do you remember me going on Access? in two weeks i start my degree in Combined STEM Wooo!
@stacysspace 4 ай бұрын
I DO remember you! Congratulations!!! How are you getting on? Sorry for the late reply-January wasn’t kind to me! Xx
@ammytaj 5 ай бұрын
Very nice❤😊 1st comment😊
@purpleplatypus97 5 ай бұрын
19:58 As a fellow auditory learner, I really appreciate the points you made, around this especially. Learning from any type of seminar or tutoring makes a huge impact, despite/ especially if our personal views don't agree with the teachings. Things like that teach me more because I feel more challenged personally. The getting ahead/ health prep tip for the winter meant so much. Have a good new years!
@stacysspace 5 ай бұрын
I’m so glad it resonated with you. I have to say-getting a bit ahead is my top tip probably, I couldn’t do without it! Happy New Year 🥳