Give up distance learning and start again?

Hi All,

I’m a very, very mature student. I’ve been studying my Level 5 Diploma in HRM via distance learning and have found it incredibly challenging. I miss the interaction and discussions with others. I’m not one for social media and perhaps this might have made a difference. UThis is my foray into forums etc. having recently replied to a post by another member.

I didn’t go to college or university and the language the assignments use is confusing and I also don’t recognise  the elements of my job that would be applicable. For example I didn’t think I used negotiating, influencing or persuading skills in my role. I’m a HR Advisor!

I’ve completed some of the assignments but not submitted as their not submission ready.

I’m thinking of quitting the distance learning and starting again but this time going to college.

Am I mad?

I’ve recently be signposted to the ‘Nutshells/Nutcases’ books.

Can anyone suggest any other books/guides that might help me with answering the assignment questions?

All feedback gratefully received.

Lisa

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  • Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement. I wish I had posted on here ages ago.

    I’ve found a free 8 week course on the OU that teaches you how to break questions down, how to plan your answers, skim read etc. It’s called English Skills for learning. It’s proving really helpful. I started last weekend and I’m already on week 5!

    I’ve booked a meeting with my tutor, face to face, and I’m going to explain to her how I’m feeling. She’s my 3rd tutor since joining the course and the first to agree to see me rather than just talk on the phone.

    I’m feeling more positive and may even be back on here with questions when I get stuck.

    Thanks again everyone.

    Lisa
  • "I’m feeling more positive and may even be back on here with questions when I get stuck."

    This is excellent news, Lisa... and we're here for you.

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