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So here it is, the final few days before I start my B.A. in Humanities with the Open University. I'm quite excited about it all I must admit, I've set my little study up with computer and all my books, dvds and everything else which I think I might need. I've sat and read the  first chapter of the text book on Cleopatra and quickly flicked through the other books and had a quick look at the assignment booklet. 

Student finance is sorted, I have all my modules, my computer is ready and now all I'm waiting for is to start. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little bit apprehensive about it but I'm more excited than anything. I'm looking forward to meeting new people, joining some of the societies and I've even been thinking about writing for the student newsletter (although maybe I should wait and see how much time I have free!) 

There is no doubt that this is going to be difficult and I have no doubt that at some point I'll be questioning why I ever made this decision but I know that if I can grit my teeth and bear it, it'll all be worth it in the end. 

I'm doing this at the same time as my mother, if all goes well we will be in the same graduation class and will walk on stage together to collect our degrees. We are going to be each others study companions and are planning on helping each other out (despite doing different degrees). 

It officially starts next week, I'm already counting down the days in nervous anticipation and eager excitement.

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A mans best friend?

Sounds familiar!

Hi Charlotte, I read your blog and I am also starting AA100 on Monday, your description of your study, books and DVD's and even reading the first chapter about Cleopatra, it all sounds so familiar, apart from the bit about your mother of course. Anyhoo just thought I'd reach out and say Hello and Good Luck Des
Charlotte Evans

Thank you

Hi Desmond, 

Thank you so much for your comment! Good luck in your studies, are you hoping to do a specific degree e.g. history or literature or just a general humanities degree?