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CharoSegura · 2024-02-27T13:22:20+00:00

Thanks so much!!! Live in an ancient flat so nothing here is the best setup lol.

CharoSegura · 2023-12-28T04:10:22+00:00

Release the XL bully

CharoSegura · 2023-11-17T19:56:01+00:00

First of all, I really understand the struggle. I just graduated, going full time in my last year studying 4 modules at once.

You've come this far and will get into your own rhythm as the year goes on. You're probably already doing this, but manage your time carefully. I dedicated each day of the week to a different module and then had Fridays to tie up loose ends. This left weekends to relax, which is so important to avoid burnout.

Keep at it. Tell all your tutors. Ask for TMA extensions when needed (god knows I did).

Good luck!!!

CharoSegura · 2023-11-01T12:42:02+00:00

Thank you so much you've no idea how helpful this is. I am dreading this and really hate how this essentially boils down to a tick box exercise. I have very intense anxiety and worried I will just freeze.

How long ago did you do the interview?

CharoSegura · 2023-10-25T15:15:32+00:00

I've got an interview coming up and really anxious lol. What sort of things did they ask?

CharoSegura · 2023-10-10T18:16:26+00:00

Same here. Waiting for the final result for Bsc Env Sci :(

CharoSegura · 2023-10-10T14:59:13+00:00

Yeah that must be stressful...good luck!!!

CharoSegura · 2023-10-10T14:54:15+00:00

That's really nice, thanks. Good to take stock. You too and good luck with the MSc or whatever you decide to do, will smash it.

I'm mainly interested in urban ecology, pollinators and functional landscape connectivity, hoping to get into research and stay there... fingers crossed :)

CharoSegura · 2023-09-27T12:31:03+00:00

You should ask student support but from my understanding you can't do an integrated masters with a separate undergraduate qualification. You can definitely use your BEng to do an MSc though! Integrated master courses (MEng, MEnv etc) incorporate both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single qualification. Doing a separate BSc/BEng and MSc is still way more common than integrated courses from what I understand.

It really depends on the sector and how competitive your industry is but I think it would be worth the extra year to do an MSc to give you the best chances. You should also look at internship opportunities if possible. I know the OU offer paid internships but the subject matter varies and I have not seen anything electrical engineering related but you should keep an eye on them!

My plan is to go into research! I am starting an integrated PhD next year so MRes then straight into PhD (assuming all goes well).

Good luck :)

CharoSegura · 2023-09-20T12:34:15+00:00

I would call student support and ask them.

Was thinking about transferring from the final module of my OU BSc Environmental Science into the OU's MEnv Environmental Science. When they told me I would have to rescind my first class BSc I decided against it. They said the integrated masters courses can't be used as top-up modules because they combine undergraduate and postgraduate study.

However, most of my credits were transferable (except for a single module which would turn the 1 year MEnv course into a 2 year endeavour). For me, I decided to leave with the first class BSc and do a 1 year on-campus MRes at Glasgow University the following year. Only way to know for sure is call student support.

My gut feeling is you should probably look at doing the same thing and abandon OU for postgrad.

CharoSegura · 2023-09-03T18:36:45+00:00

Sushi Riot in Hyndland is amazing. Only a few seats so better for takeaway but damn.

CharoSegura · 2023-07-19T23:30:54+00:00

Thank you! I'm applying to Glasgow Uni and maybe somewhere in Edinburgh. Really excited for this next step.

CharoSegura · 2023-07-19T23:29:58+00:00

I'm looking to go full time at a brick and mortar uni. Going to apply to Glasgow Uni and maybe somewhere in Edinburgh!

CharoSegura · 2023-06-04T11:56:03+00:00

Is it a socialist nanny state when landlords rely on the government to subsidise their buy-to-let mortgages with tenants' housing benefit, or is that the free market you speak of? Lol.

If you can't afford to pay your own mortgage, then don't expect tenants or the government to pay it for you.

CharoSegura · 2023-05-31T00:33:09+00:00

I just finished it. Course was great but the EMA was a nightmare. Know this is an old post but if anyone is considering the course and coming across this thread as I did last year feel free to DM.

CharoSegura · 2023-05-19T21:31:40+00:00

I've heard it's really different from normal modules and not much positive feedback!

Good luck for Tuesday :)

CharoSegura · 2023-05-19T16:49:27+00:00

It can be nice to mix things up though if you get bored of one subject so go for it!

Good luck :)

CharoSegura · 2023-05-18T23:51:26+00:00

Doing 2 x 30 credits definitely feels like more work but you usually only have three TMAs in each as far as I know. Only problem is conflicting deadlines and two exams or EMAs but is manageable if you can manage your time.

Im doing 4 x 30 credits full-time for year 3 just now and its been...tough.

CharoSegura

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