RE: Foundation degree children's and young people's services (pathway)
by: purepurple - 06-03-10 10:00
I am doing a foundation degree in professional practice in the early years, so will give you my answers based on my experience
I work 40 hours a week and attend uni on one evening a week. I go straight from work, finishing 30 mins early. I have to make up the 30 mins by having a 30 min dinner break the next day.
I am usually at uni till 9. It is tiring but enjoyable. I have just started my second year of a 3 year course and have just passed the halfway point. I have passeed all the level 4 modules and have started the level 5 ones. I am sitting on a commendation at the moment, and will have to improve slighty if I want to get a distinction.
I tend to do lots of my research and study at the weekend, especially in the morning when everyone else in the house is still in bed.
I have met all my deadlines and not had any assignments referred. I also have 100% attendance.
I have managed not to buy any books as they are so expensive and i didn't qualify for the student grant. I have used the library and Amazon books and google books online, google scholar too.
We have all had lots of support from the uni tutors who are all fantastic. it is in their best interests to get us all through the course.
I alwys think that you should grab any opportunity you are offered, you never know what is around the corner.
I am sure you will enjoy your course! You always have the people on this forum for help and advice :)