Looking for other K101 students

Hi there,
I am also starting the K101 IN OCT. - first timer with OU.
aM USING MY DAUGHTERS LOG IN- MY NAME IS lin. please e.mail me if you want to discuss things, now or as we go along- great to share ideas as we start assignments.
e.mail - linlee1961@hotmail.com
hope some people want to share this experience, thanks lin

I started K101 in February, finishing in October. I am enjoying the learning and finding out new things (even though I work in social care allready). I would by a memory stick for your computer (if you haven't allready)as I have heard of a few people so far who have had problems with their computers and lost all of their saved coursework. At the moment I am going to aim for the diploma in Health and Social Care, and perhaps in the future go for the degree.

Hi Leanne,

I'm also started K101 in October, feeling a bit nervous but can't wait to get started. At the moment I'm a full time mum to my two girls but I'm hoping to use this course to get me onto a social work degree course at uni.

Emma

**I would by a memory stick for your computer (if you haven't allready)as I have heard of a few people so far who have had problems with their computers and lost all of their saved coursework.**

Buy an external hard drive, invaluable. Not only to save course work, but if you get a certain software you can back up your entire hard drive with them.

Hi

I am also starting k101 in Oct. have not got any material for it yet. dreading writing essays not sure what they want, i can explain answers better than writing them down.

Hi
I am also starting K101 in October with a view to progressing to Social Work degree. I can't wait to start but would like to do something in preparation but I don't know what. I am reading the "Introduction to Health and Social Care " book which is really interesting. Looking forward to sharing stressfull moments with you throughout the course.
Cath

Hiya, i too am also starting this course in the coming weeks. i received my course materials this week and am trying to get to grips with the forums. Im a young mum of one, i also seem to end up looking after everyone else's kids so trying to imagine when im going to find the time to fit this all in is giving me a bit of a headache!

Im aiming for a B.a in health and social care (pref with Hons) i am also looking at doing Doula training along side my ou studies.

Just recieved all the bumpf in the post today, assessment guide, study calender, books etc. At first glance I was a little overwhelmed, it seems such alot to take in from an introductory course. I am going to download my templates from the course website and just check out what kind of language the course work will be laid out in. I am in advertising at the minute and have a 14 year old son. I am looking to get a degree eventually in some kind of social care, I am not looking to be a "social worker" however. I would like to be a project worker in maybe womens services. Anyway good luck to everyone, I will be on here sometimes to maybe get a few tips, I haven't studied in 20+ years!!

Hi, My name is karen,

im starting the course in october.

abit about me:
I have been a stay at home mum for the last 20 years now that my son has entered his final year at university and my little girl has started high school, i have decided start a new career in social work
i am using this course as a step towards that goal and wish to apply to university the following september.

good luck everyone and am looking forward to chatting with everyone when term starts.

Hi ya, like you guys i'm starting the k101 in October, feeling slightly nervous, but looking forward to it at the same time.

I currently work for Social Services - Older People in an Admin role but would like to build on what i've already learned.

If anyone would like to discuss the course etc i would be more than willing.

Hi all,

I've been reading all your comments and felt compelded to introduce myself.My name is Rachel and I am also starting the K101 next week.I have been looking forward to it though a little anxious as to what to expect.I am hoping to develop my knowledge in Health and Social care and work towards gaining more qualifacations so I can climb the career ladder and make a difference to my own life and that of my three children as well as impoving the life of others.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Hi there, I am also starting the K101 course. I am looking forward to it but when i looked into my course work i paniked as i have a 2 year old son to work around too. It should be good. Anyone else feeling the same lol.

Hi Everyone! I've just started K101 too and am glad there is plenty of us in the same boat.

Little bit scared by the volume of reading and study. Little rusty. Looking forward to getting stuck in.

Hi everyone, my name is Amy and i have just started K101 too! I'm new to the OU and it all seems a bit daunting at the moment; not really sure how to start my essay, i have loads of ideas floating round in my head but i'm not really sure how to get them on paper!
I'm hoping everything will just fall into place.

Hi all

I have not been on for some time and found this thread and decided I could help share my experience of K101 as I have just completed it.

K101 covered quite a few different topics, from how places, such as hospitals, care homes and your own home, effect people to recognising illness and its implications. There were so many topics and each was very interesting and informative.  

I found the course materials were set out quite well and were easy to understand and also liked the CD Roms that go in the PC with the movies on and other stuff. The course materials are of very high quality.

I had never done an essay before I did K101 and was certainly nervous at the thought of what marks I would get or even if I would be able to do it at all but in the end managed to do it and got a better mark than I thought I would get which then spurred me on to carry on with them.

The exam, once I had sat down to it and had started to put the answers, was not as bad as I thought and the invigilator was brilliant - really friendly and helpful in general. That three hours really goes fast once you get started! Basically, the exam is three essay-styled answers - one per hour. In these essay-styled answers, you have to relate your answers to the course materials and also case studies. 

I really enjoyed the course and have now passed it.

Hope this helps.

Hello there everyone

I am just beginning the K101 course with the OU and am trying to navigate my way around the course materials, website and forum. 

I am both excited and nervous at the same time!  I'm hoping to be accepted onto a paediatric nursing course in September 2011.  This would be a complete change of career for me, as I have been teaching dance and fitness classes for many years.

It will be great to be in contact with others studying the same course and facing the same challenges.

Happy studying

Erica

hiya i dont start this course until feb but looking forward to it wish i was starting in october but i missed the deadline for applying.  im hoping to into midwifery i have access to science already so this will just help to enhance my year out of study. 

Hi Everyone, I've just started K101 In Oct. Finding it really enjoyable and was pleased to pass my first assessment. Not too sure on the computing side of things but my daughter is showing me how to work it so I'm getting there slowly. I got an email from my tutor to say he had posted an activity for unit 2 on the tutor group forum but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know where I can find this forum? Hope all is well with everyone.

Terry

Hello everyone my name is Beth and im starting the k101 health and social care in october, was wondering who else on here is doing the same and if anybody has started the course to maybe give me some tips or just general chit chat! 

Hi Kim and welcome to the OU and to Platform. And you accessed this forum just fine and it will get easier, promise. Best of luck with your studies

Hi,

I'm starting the K101 this month aswell, I'm looking forward to it but also a little nervous as I've been a full time mum for the last 7 years

 Hi

My name is yana and I am starting K101 Health and Social Care I'd heard really good things about the course. I 'm anxious to start work out. 

Hi Everyone

I'm starting the K101 Health And Social Care course in feb next year and I just wanted to know who else will be doing this course and is the course suitable for a person who wants to go into nursing

hello, to everyone I'm sarah i have already started the k101 Health and social care course.I'm looking forward to but little problem is I've been full time mum for 10 good years and now I'm working,looking after the family and studing.Hope to get support from everyone who is studing this course with me.

 Hi

I am Erica starting K101 in February.

Anyone else staring same time?I live in Guildford.

hi everyone, im starting the k101 in feb also. anyone from northern ireland starting it?