I have come to realise that entering an academic world, means that i must accept the academic people that come with it, for some bizarre reason i have entered this new world while still holding on the world i am trying to escape from. Within this holding on, it has meant i have locked horns with the very people i am trying to learn from, after all, i am entering their world. 

So in order for me to get the best for myself, i will adopt the attitude that i am at the very beginning of my OU studies and it would serve me better if i were to acknowledge that. And not only learn from the OU, learn from the active students that still use this blog, who between them all, have a history of university studies that cover scores of years, and if i am honest, i am lucky to have access to. 

There is a wealth of knowledge amongst the students who use this blog, which is quite phenomenal really, that are ready to give advise about OU life, i could engage with properly and instead of me trying to drag them in to my world 'give up the ghost' and allow myself to enter their world.

I had an appointment with the safeguarding team this morning, thy were very helpful and supportive and provided me with some links to help me on my way. My confidence levels are rising, with the help and support from all. I am sure that my new attitude will help me get to where i want to be in a more grateful and pleasant manor, and who knows, maybe makes some friends along the way.

WWG1WGA