Open University results

[starone]

I think I will do a "molly" and tell everyone I got my open university results this morning and passed both subjects - Psychology and Law. The result they give you is Achieved, Just achieved and didn't achieve. I'm happy to say I 'achieved' both. I hasten to add in case you think I am brain of britain, it was only short introductory courses and although I was urged by the tutors to go on with further studies I decided not to as I would be nearing 90 before I finished and what the hell would I do with a degree at that age? If I could sustain it that long. It would cost quite a bit too.

[lumination]

well congrats! so whats the next step for you?

[starone]

Nothing, lumi I am too old. I just did them for interest and to give me something to do to dispel the hours of loneliness. I have done four up to now and passed all of them, so I suppose I have also proved to myself that I can do it if I want to. My father always said you should think to yourself 'I can and I will'. I think he may have been right. Thanks for your post. I thought perhaps no-one would notice.

[ummmm]

Well done Star...

Any regrets? Like not doing it sooner? x

[lumination]

no one would notice? pffft! well i noticed :)
is there any other course that you're interested in?
mind you nearing 90 as you say and going to uni is pretty impressive. i think your spending your free time very wisely

[cazzz1975]

a nice result, congrats x

[starone]

Thanks everyone. Ummmm - yes I do have regrets. I think I have wasted a great deal of time in the past and should have done it years ago. Which is why I always stress to the kids around here to pay attention while you have the chance. They take no notice of course, what does an old lady know!

[lumination]

^^ well now she knows Psychology and Law...

[ttfn]

Well done, Star. You must feel rightly proud today. An excellent way to keep the grey cells working ♥

[Bobbisox]

well done to you Starby x

[tiggerblue10]

Excellent Starbuck, well done :o)

[starone]

I'm even more pleased with all your responses. Also I think I have a 'sticky' because my question is in a darker colour than the others. Does that mean the Ed thinks it is interesting. If so that's another result to add to my list. So I can count two more. What a day!!

[Prudie]

Well done Star that really is an acievement and it's refreshing to read someone else's results for a change.

[ttfn]

Editorial merit indeed! Hope you have a go at the lottery today, Star - you are on a hat trick now ;o)

[Infomaniac]

Congratulations. It is never too late to learn something new and I admire you for doing this. By the way, getting a degree at any age is an end in itself, you don't have to "do" something with it so don't be put off: if you want the challenge go for it.

[saxy_jag]

Well done. I did my BSc with the OU and got myself a Diploma in Music along the way. I'm now half way through a Certificate in Business Studies. It was a couple of the early courses I did that got me into full-time university to study history as well.

If anyone had told me (or my teachers) that I would end up with two Bachelor's degrees and some not inconsiderable musical skill by the time I hit my fifties, we'd never have believed them, so much had everyone given up on me, so I know exactly where you're coming from in terms of your outlook.

Why not pick one of the subjects you've enjoyed the most and build it into a Certificate? You only need 60 points and you can fill most of those through 30-point and short courses at level 1. I'm debating myself whether to go for French or Maths next.

[Mamyalynne]

A great achievement Star, well done, it goes to show we never stop learning.

http://www.cappaghpar...s/Congratulations.jpg

Mamya ♥

[NOX]

I think it's brilliant Star, very well done, just proof that you are indeed never too old to do anything. My mother in law that was is in her final year of her archaeology degree and she's 72 so it seems that I'm surrounded by lots of inspirational people proving that life begins once you retire. I'm really impressed:) xx

[slinky.kate]

my son has been doing an open university coarse for 2 years and he says its difficult and he's only 23,he is doing molecular science(periodic table)(physical methods)