Open University I Master of Physics I A Confession....

Long time, no speak. Unfortunately I have decided to withdraw from my study of the master of physics at the OU. This decision wasn't taken lightly, but I was no longer enjoying the course and realised I wanted to pursue my original passion of history (which I was going to enrol on before I started law but got talked out of). Thanks for watching, and for those leaving the channel, thanks for being part of the journey. For everyone else staying, hope you enjoy my new journey with the OU. Lets see how long this lasts...

[JarredDavidson]

You have to be true to yourself.Good on you for that! For me, maths is something that needs almost daily practise - something that I really enjoy. I'm about to start Level 3 of M06 (though I have unofficially started already). Finished MST224 and SXPS288. Both great modules.

[DL-eirl]

I can relate to this video; maths study at the Open University is challenging (I know from MST124) and it's right to choose a path for study that you enjoy and feels right for your future plans. I stopped the engineering pathway I was on by the end of the first level as it wasn't right for me. Now on a different path which I really find rewarding in being an educator. Best of luck for the future!

[wennebella]

I've only just found your channel as I was looking for people who study A111. I started a BSc in Cyber Security back in October 2022 and I hated every single minute of it. I chose that degree purely based on that it might get me a "good paying job". I dropped out, decided to go for Psychology which I started in February, and hated that just as much. After a lot of soul searching and thinking I came to the conclusion that I am made for the arts etc. I've always loved history, classical studies, literature and writing, so after a quick phone call I enrolled onto A111 to start this September! Very excited to follow your journey!

[zoeywyllie]

As someone now onto stage 2 modules for the masters, I had to do mst124 alone with no other module. The maths has been my biggest downfall so far. Currently in physics from classical to quantum a lot of the maths is only just clicking into place now I've seen it in context. Definately is requiring a lot of revision to keep it in my head and I am improving a lot, just not in that module timeframe. Luckily with the end grade only coming from stage 3 & 4, I've got plenty of time to improve and get it in my head but yeah, its difficult

[Senses]

I think we were on the same MST124 and SM123 Cohort if you were doing it around Xmas 22. I too had the same experience with maths, the course asks for sooo much for a 30 unit module and like you said, 9 hours isn't enough!! I used to take my Ipad to bed and does some calculus practice before going to sleep, waiting for the bus, in between meetings at work to keep the practice going. Its a shame that the course put you off pursuing physics, but i think that may say more on that particular module if I'm honest. I hear that people feel the same about MST 24 a lot!

Good luck in your future studies! could always study Science History!

[rolan]

This is why A levels are so important in the preparation for any related STEM subject. Its like running while not knowing how to walk

[elendor]

Hi Dan, massive respect for this video, not everyone has the guts the say something isn't for them. Out of interest, did you do any prior maths study before you began mst124? I'm asking as I'm someone who was notoriously terrible at maths but like you I had a fascination in physics. I spent the best part of a year using various resources to get myself up to a pre calculus level before I enrolled. I did pretty well in mst124 but if I'd gone in cold I wouldn't have stood a chance.

[freya]

I’m sorry you withdrew but you have to study because you enjoy it. With mst124 it took me less than half the time they suggested but I think with maths is either you are quick or you are not. I would like to do finance sometime in the future :) I’m doing mst125 and sm123 this year :)

[realcirno]

i just registered for my first 2 modules in maths and stats bsc

[scotthamill]

Ideally you need A Level Maths before embarking on a STEM degree. I went back to college for a year first and found MST124 quite easy as a result.

[medwardbell]

Physics was one of my favorites in university but the mathematics were a challenge for me, so I understand perfectly what you mean

[davestrauss]

I’m sorry you dropped the physics. Good luck with your new course. 👍🏻

[boomshankaman]

Was MU123 available when you started. It’s fantastic, takes maths right back to basics and builds up to quadratics and trigonometry etc. Maybe worth a consideration. I start MST124 in October.

[ClayAstro]

You could always consider a Open Degree - means you can do those excellent spacey units like S283 & S284 by skip the really hard maths units. Lots of maths in S284, but it's SO much easier (partially because it's in a better context).

[ClayAstro]

MST124 is by far the hardest unit I've done. Nearly quit too, but managed to drag through.

[zarrukhadaboy]

How did you withdraw? I'm doing a statistics module which I am looking to change to something else. Do you know how I would go about this?

[sohybali]

Never trust mathematicians nor physicists when they give you "suggested time" for finishing your work... actually I have studied a course in Coursera... it says it requires like 30 hours to complete... it took me actually about 200 hours to fully understand it.
This will happen again and again all the time, if I heard about you before you dropped the course, I would say: just add a zero to the right of the suggested number of hours... this rule always work.

[lukealadeen]

How old are you? STEM is not easy after 35. I'm doing an honours degree in electronics engineering and its not as easy as it once was