Open University Chat Thread
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Re: Open University Chat ThreadBecause it's maths, and I can't do maths(Original post by h82think)
Why so scary?
Also I get them in a special format for faulty people, and they send bits as soon as they're available. So they've sent me books from the middle of the course, but I haven't received the start yet. -
Re: Open University Chat ThreadAlas, I wish I could help you out, but my mathematical capabilities are(Original post by Juno)
Because it's maths, and I can't do maths
Also I get them in a special format for faulty people, and they send bits as soon as they're available. So they've sent me books from the middle of the course, but I haven't received the start yet.diabolicallypoor
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Re: Open University Chat ThreadFaulty people is the best term I have ever heard.(Original post by Juno)
Also I get them in a special format for faulty people, and they send bits as soon as they're available. So they've sent me books from the middle of the course, but I haven't received the start yet.
I will now refer to my crappy eyes as faulty eyes.
Thankyou
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Re: Open University Chat ThreadDo you get anything special for being faulty?(Original post by ½+½)
Faulty people is the best term I have ever heard.
I will now refer to my crappy eyes as faulty eyes.
Thankyou
I get special formatting (comb binding) and I'm hoping if I have exams I'll get extra time
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Re: Open University Chat ThreadNo I am only faulty with my eyes really so I get no extra provisions.(Original post by Juno)
Do you get anything special for being faulty?
I get special formatting (comb binding) and I'm hoping if I have exams I'll get extra time
How does the comb binding help, if you don't mind me asking?
My friend has aspergers and dyslexia and she gets private tuition, double the course materials and, I believe, lots of leeway with the exams. All funded by the OU. Pretty lucky stuffs.
Yay!
Can you at least eat ice-cream while you work? (I see ice-cream as a staple food during bank holiday
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I believe you have bigger problems than your TMA due in on Wednesday!