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Thanks & OU
Hi and thanks for the welcomes.
I found the OU excellent - but then I'm divorced and my kids have flown the nest so I had plenty of time! In other words it can be a bit time consuming and around this time of the year, when the October final exam is over, I get to do all those jobs that have been waiting all year (defrost 'fridge, spring clean! etc.)
The variety of courses is vast. I was able to choose things that interested me - like geology, oceanography, environmental science. Also did a couple of 'heavier' chemistry modules that really got the brain cells working! And you can go at your own pace - I started in 2000 but had a couple of years break due to health (couldn't cope with full time work, breast cancer AND OU!)
Most of the courses have beautiful books, CD-roms maps etc. The costs are about �600 for a 60 point course (you need 300 for a degree, 360 for Honours unless you already have some higher learning awards). The cost does include most of your books and there is financial aid available. Some courses have one week residential summer schools which are extra but for things like the science courses lab/field work is important.
There are lots of optional extra day trips and help available.
I would recommend anyone to take a look - they even do mini courses (about 8 weeks I think) so you can dip your toe in first.
Hope that gives you an idea - post any questions and I'll try and answer.
Precious
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