Special Needs (Open University in general)

Member Name: nikkisly

Product:	Open University in general
Date:	17/07/00 (61 review reads)
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Advantages: You can work at your own pace and fit studying around other committments

Disadvantages: Often some distance to travel to tutorials

I have recently completed my BSc degree with The Open University despite having suffered from Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (a.k.a M.E.) for the past seven years.As a special needs student, I found that the service offered by the O.U.was excellent.Having registered on each of the six courses which comprised my degree, I was sent a questionnaire asking about any special requirements which I might have.In my case, I had difficulty attending tutorials and every effort was made to ensure that I received at least one tutorial at home.I was also allowed to take my exams at home, with an invigilator, and allowed agreed rest breaks during the exam.The Open University is just that - open to everyone, regardless of any disability.There is a misapprehension that Open University degrees are somehow "second class". I have found that prospective employers are extremely impressed with my O.U degree, simply because they realise that I have been sufficiently motivated to "better myself" in my own time.I would urge anyone to contact the O.U, safe in the knowledge that they will do everything in their power to HELP.

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