For the past two years I've been a full time mum. My husband and I decided it was really important for our son to have a parent there for him all the time during this critical developmental period. I love every second I get to spend with Vinny, and I am so grateful to my other half for working extra hard to allow that to happen.
As I'm starting to see my son growing more and more independent, and to look for nurseries and schools for him, I realize that it's time to think about me too. So I've decided to go back to Uni' and start studying again!
I applied for a degree with the Open Universityafter reading about how great they are at making higher education more accessible, especially for people who already have many different aspects of life to focus on. You can study toward your degree while working, taking care of family and continuing your life as it is, and I think that is amazing!
'The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’, which is:
Flexible – students work where and when they choose to fit in with jobs, families and other commitments
All-inclusive – students get all the high quality materials they need to study
Supportive – personal tutors provide academic expertise, guidance and feedback and run group tutorials; and specialist advisers are on hand to help with other aspects of OU study
Social – students get together at tutorials, day schools and informal study groups; and through online conferencing, study networks and course forums.'
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There are over a hundred thousand students in the UK alone and I'm so excited to join them and start a new learning adventure.
If any of you guys are thinking of going back to school, go for it! Dream big and start working towards those goals!
If you're in the UK you can apply for a student loan, and the staff at OU will help you with every step; they have been brilliant with me so far.
So wish me luck, and I'll let you know more about it when my course starts!
Until next time, Steem on!
Corina
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Nice ..
Ted! Looks like a great experience .. it's worth trying
Great post well done..
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Best of luck with uni! I enjoyed uni in my younger days but as a mom now, I’m pursuing new interests and passions. Never too late to try something!
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very nice post
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Nice!😃
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@corina !
Good move may you achieve success in your life
congratulation !to you on your good decision. @sems41
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Wow!
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Good luck to you. I wished I had done the same when my children were young but it was just too tough for me.
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Wow....It is really an nice idea to resume your education. Over here at Nigeria, the Open University also provides the above listed benefits you stated and I feel it is really good and will primarily help to encourage educational achievement among adults especially those who seem to be occupied most times.
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Good for you mama!!
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I applaud your decision to go back to school.Good luck on your studies cheers.
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I’m a very lucky guy I got to stay home with my youngest son and my wife worked it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be but I agree having one parent home so important. it’s a hard thing to let go and take a new job or school not having that little person your buddy on your hip anymore. Days go by fast enjoy the fits enjoy it all. good luck in your future no matter what you do.
you will have a bond with your son others don’t understand
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OMGGG, he's so cute..Its all worth it...I'm sure
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Thank you it was well worth it to me I caught hell by most of my family staying home with kids is a woman’s job u can’t leave the good job u have. Well here we are he’s going to be starting 3 grade I since gone back to work. That’s what I said I can always go back to work but the time he’s little is short. And he’s my little best buddy well worth to me
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Age can’t be a barrier to education. Learning is continuous. Good to pursue your personal dreams too.
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I am happy for you. There is absolutely no age to see my learning :) It succeeds in learning life.Good luck :=)
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Good luck @corina! It's never late to learn something new!
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Its a really good thing to watch.we need more this kind of post.
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Give it everything and embrace this new adventure. I gave up work when my first son was born and didn't work for 10 years! Then I decided to re-qualify and start a new career. It was exciting, but there were also moment when it was terrifying.
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Hey @corina your story is an inspiration to a lot of people not just those considering going back to uni but people who have dreams they never had time or opportunity to fulfill. Wishing you all the best and look forward to seeing your graduation pics in a few years. Keep us posted on the journey.
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I support and pray for @corina good luck accomplished his ideals
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thanks for this awesome article...
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This is amazing to taking on self learning and keep on improving. Love the spirit and best wishes from me.
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good for you
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So inspiring 👍🏻
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Education is important my dear friend. It's good that you stopped studying for the sake of your child. Sacrifices are important for your family. But it's time you put up all your gears and start your journey again. Good luck for that
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you are really a role model @corina, i wish you all the best.
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Good luck @corina
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Its good to learn
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El tiempo de Dios es perfecto, me alegra inmenso que puedas alcanzar tus sueños y lo bueno de todo que has difrutado día tras día el crecimiento de tu hermoso hijo, éxitos y que Dios te bendiga!
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It's a big decision. You do not know it yet, but little Vinny is very proud of you.
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Buscar el tiempo para pasarlo con nuestros hijos es una excelente decisión, nuestros hijos no solo lo merecen, sino que lo necesitan, es muy importante para ellos que les mostremos lo importante que son para nosotros. Nunca es tarde cuando la dicha es buena, y para estudiar solo se necesita dedicación y determinación, Felicidades continúe tomando buenas decisiones. Un gran saludo, nos vemos en la cima.
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I wish you luck and good luck in your life so that you can stay asleep throughout this life.
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How awesome! Enjoy your new adventure!!
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Thats a very good step that you have taken. It is never too late and we should always do whatever we love to do. Good luck and be a good student :)
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Please transfer me a little more pain, very difficult I beg
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inspired ✌😎😍
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Very Nice!
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Wow Great
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It is always good to learn new things no matter how old
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It is never too late to learn, to improve your knowledge and to develop all your life. Even if you have a higher education and a good job, this is not a reason to stop studying. There is a lot of interesting things in the world, and you can improve both within your specialty and without any restrictions. It is very important to find yourself in life and self-realization. Each of us has our own pace of intellectual discovery. Very few people are able to realize their talents in childhood and youth. The vast majority reaches the peak of their intellectual capabilities to 45 years and older. Of course, if they are constantly learning and work load your brain. If we drop school after high school or College, our own peak and not going to happen. I wish you luck.
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Congratulations @corina!
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Amazing!! Follow your dreams and never let anyone tell you what it is what you can and can not achieve!!!
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Good luck. And it's nice to squeeze our child after a day of work!
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This is really inspirational, I go to the Open University too here in Venezuela!
I'm glad to know that you still have time for yourself and having a family and all that as well. Cheers x
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@corina, education is very important, teaching and learning things that we should prioritize.
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This is amazing and a great way for you to learn, but remember what you want to do. Whether or not it be to resume education or another passion. Pick the choice better for you, good luck,
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Well done you my wife has gone through OU and she loved it.
You will not be sorry.
From a husbands point of view tell yours to sign up to Netflix as he will have some time alone coming up. LOL
OOOOhhhhh and make sure he knows where the kettle is.
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Haha!! We already spend out evenings 'together', each on their own tablet without exchanging any words so I guess that won't change! Thank you for your comment!
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Yep you are ready for OU LOL
If you get a chance to do the week living in on campus during the coarse, try and do it .
My wife made loads of friends that she could contact when it all started to get difficult. with out a doubt that week made things so much easier for her as well she made some good like minded friends.
Well good luck with it all and have fun.
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wish you all the best. Good luck
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This is really great to hear! I wish you all the best and may you have many happy studying hours!
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Hello friend, excellent publication, I liked it a lot. Count on me, I invite you to visit my profile and count on you too, Regards
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Wishing you all the best for your studies! Much grace and wisdom upon you as you divide your time between studies amd family. You can do this @corina! :)
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Great, good luck!
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Nice article, I'm going to Uni this year and I'm soooo excited. It's important to do what we love!
I send you good vibes.
Olivia D.
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Very useful! I will definitely consider it. Thank you!
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I am so impressed with your decision to go back to school, and also for making your family your top most priority, it is not easy. Good luck, go and achieve all you have ever dreamed of and be what you want to be. No time is late.
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GREAT,
YOU SHOULD STUDY. YOU DID WELL IN CARING YOUR KID.
Very happy for you.Best of luck for your studies
meet your new friends in uni
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Nice
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Well done for going for it. I have toyed with the idea for a few years now but have never felt right about it for different reasons.
It sounds like you've done a great job bringing up your son and now you get to re focus on you. Exciting times.
Gaz
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excellent
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wow
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Nice ! Yes parenting is very important :)
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@corina, it's great to know you dedicated two full years to stay at home to care for your son. That's a huge investment you know and the reward will definitely come.
Also, going back to school is a great decision you've made. I wish you the best in your studies.
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