It's way past time....

[gothams3rdrobin]

that I started thinking about continuing my degree with the Open University.

As I've mentioned before, I'm thinking about doing this course, which is an introduction to writing fiction. It's only a twelve week level one course, so I wouldn't be able to apply to have my fees paid for me on this one - which is why I haven't already signed up, frankly.

I'm also considering going for the level two course Creative Writing in September, which is a full course and I would be able to get some help towards fees (Thank goodness!), but I'm a little concerned that I'd be repeating myself. Though admittedly taking the short course would let me know if I'm up to the longer one - I could do with help with my writing, frankly, but I also have the odd confidence problem. Plus, poetry? Do not want, kthxbye! That's something that does not appeal to me in the slightest.

What do you guys reckon? I have till March to save up for the short course.

Also, also! *bounces happily* GUESS WHAT THEY'RE FINALLY OFFERING!!! I wants it, precious!!! *coverts* Hell yes I will be signing up for this one in November! :-D I don't think this one would scare me as much as the French one did, odd as it sounds - mostly because I am so desperate to learn!

Ah well, back to work now. Going out this evening with some of the other mums from Rowan's school - should be interesting! I'm touched they thought to include me, frankly, and I'm hoping it'll be a good night.

Comments

[laylee.livejournal.com]

Look at it this way: if you do the short course then decide not to do the longer one at least you'll have done something. And if you do decide to continue on to the longer one, at least you'll have some idea of how you'd cope with juggling work, Rowan and study and life in general. Any new knowledge is good knowledge. Doesn't matter what you do with it, it's just nice having it.

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

Either sounds good. I'd think about it myself, but I know for a fact that I can't do online or correspondence courses, I just don't have the self-discipline (I've wasted a lot of money that way), and I'm so tired all the time at the moment I don't know how I would manage in any case.

I do need to do something, though, before I lose my mind - since the job hasn't worked out, and fandom is fading away from me. Let us know what you decide, and how you get on!

[alryssa.livejournal.com]

I'd like to take that too, but I'm too far away *sadface*

[thaya-rayal.livejournal.com]

I would look at doing the short course first, last thing you want is to take on the longer one and find out you don't like it or cant juggle things.

[daywalkermike.livejournal.com]

I have to say I just love the idea of you going to school. I is am proud of you.