[access-uk] Re: Study with the Open University.
- From: Brendan Magill <brendan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:52:39 +0000
Hi Kirsty, Tony and everyone,
I can support all that has been said by Lèonie and Dennis. I completed
my degree with the OU in 1999, so my knowledge of their current course
delivery and online access is not up-to-date. However, I had few
problems as a ZoomText user.
During the final year of my study, because my vision was deteriorating
and because the texts of the relatively new course I was studying
weren't in the best of print, I had to change from using print to using
tape. This could have been quite a frightening transition to make at
such a time. However, I found the Disabled Students Office, my regional
office and my course team all very understanding and helpful, without
them detracting from the value of my study. I got my course materials
on tape within a week of requesting them and was offered whatever other
support I might require. I was able to continue to receive the print
copies of course materials, too, so that I could follow the print text
whilst listening to the tapes.
I will confirm what Lèonie has said about it being hard work. I did all
ov my OU study at the same time as running my own business. It did take
up a lot of time, particularly as my print reading speed decreased. But
I got my BA(open), so it was well worth the effort. I also very much
enjoyed the interaction with other students at tutorials and summer
schools and made some good friends along the way.
Good luck to both of you.
Cheers,
Brendan.
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