Holidays During University?

[powell11]

Hey guys I will be starting university in October this year but planneed to go on holiday in November. However I will be studying from home as I will be attending the Open university. Is it too soon into the course to go as I may miss out on vital information for future reference?

[Cloverjo]

As you're studying with the OU, you should be able to study at your own pace, but bear in mind assignment dates. You should try to get ahead as much as you can now and catch up if necessary after your holiday.

[Buenchico]

You'll be allocated a personal tutor. Tell them about your clash of commitments and seek their advice.

An Open University course typically requires a commitment of 16 to 18 hours per week, based upon getting your degree over a 6-year period. Ask your tutor what MUST be done during the relevant period - by taking your laptop on holiday with you if necessary - and what MIGHT be put off until your return from holiday.

[ummmm]

Are you serious?

[ummmm]

So don't take a holiday for 6 years...

Powell may already be in a steady job....so could probably do with a holiday.

[ummmm]

Okay but your 01:25 post kind of suggests no holidays until after OU is completed.

[ummmm]

Can't disagree with that.

[Buenchico]

For clarification:
My post above was based upon the assumption that you'd already booked a (possibly expensive) holiday before deciding to commence an OU course. I therefore advised what I consider to be the best course of action for you.

However if you've not yet booked your holiday I think that you'd be mad to book it right it at the start of an OU course. You'll almost certainly find the first few months like trying to do two full-time jobs at once (assuming, of course, that you've also got a full-time job to take up your time, as well as the OU course). Adding in an extra pressure around the same time just seems daft!