Looking for an OU study buddy

I’m starting my second year with the open university (23/24), and I am looking for people who are in a similar position.

We can help each other out with whatever pops up this academic year. I do classics and history but whatever your course is, i would like to hear.

Thank you

Hello, I am also studying with the OU 23/24 and I am working towards an English literature degree. We are being introduced to the classics as part of one of the modules.

I would be more than happy to chat and stuff!

Hi there, that is absolutely no problem! I was actually looking for a study buddy or an opportunity to meet some new people, so it's quite opportune that your question came along.

I am studying both the A111 and A112 modules. Creative writing is actually one of my strengths, and I am look really looking forward to it. I can see from the module outline how that section can sneak up on you.

I love the idea of studying history or the classics as their own subjects — and not just as part of the Literature degree, because it's so interesting. Though I can't see how I would personally use that directly beyond studying it.

History was one of my considerations when choosing a degree, despite not really doing any studying of History beyond the age of fifteen.

That’s really nice to hear! A111 and A112 are introductory courses so you will touch on philosophy, art history, music and so on. It will be daunting at first (especially if you have never come across it before!) but it’s only brief and beginner friendly. There are a choice of TMAs so you can focus on your subject, try something you find interesting or avoid a discipline you really dislike.

You will have a lot of fun and I don’t mind giving any advice in terms of your courses or how the uni works.