Tell me i did the right thing wrt OU course - as I am feeling down about it

[KatyMac]

I am doing a level 1 30pt course & I was booked on a level 2 60pt course

I was feeling so ill, I cancelled the second course as I didn't think I would cope

Then I got my TMA back & I did really well so I thought about rebooking the level 2 one as I am healthier in the summer

Then my dad said no just do 1 a year in the autumn so I didn't book it

& now it's too late because I can't pay in Tesco vouchers

Bugger

It can't be changed and I don't know if it was the right thing or not. What you can do though is be positive and say 'ok, now what nice thing can I do with these vouchers that I'd really enjoy?'

Or is that a bit too pollyanna-ish?

The OU usually recommend doing one course at a time and, having tried to overlap two courses, I can see why! It is very hard work and stressful, and if you're already unwell then the stress wouldn't help. Not sure how many courses you've already done and at what levels, but level 2 is quite a big step up from level 1. I think it's far better to stick to one course per year unless there's some pressing reason not to. Hope you're feeling better soon and try not to regret this decision

I have only done this course

I have 130 pts from previous study so I go to level 2 next

I guess I am doing the right thing but I worry about always studying in the winter