Student review [#60487] for Computer Science
at The Open University - OU

I chose distance learning due to financial difficulties in my family. My dad lost his job, and my mom became the primary breadwinner. Despite my frustration, I excelled in my JAMB exams and sought teaching jobs to support my family and fund my university education.

Distance learning is unfamiliar to many African parents and can be challenging, especially for those not tech-savvy. Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, including power supply and internet access, remains unreliable. Even as a tech-savvy individual, I faced difficulties. I missed classroom interactions and close-knit activities, as distance learning often meant reading handouts and visiting the school for inquiries, defeating the purpose.

Given my experience, I wouldn’t readily recommend distance learning in this context. Conventional classes provide a better learning experience, fostering interpersonal skills and teamwork, essential for communication and social skills development.