Cloisters

This month we talk to Margaret Meldrum, who studied our course on 13th Century Scottish History.

Cloisters: Margaret, tell us a little about the course that you studied with the New Curiosity Shop.

Margaret: The course was 13th century Scottish History, Braveheart and the Fight
For the Scottish Throne

Cloisters: What were you hoping to get out of this course?

Margaret: Knowledge of how to do a course on line on a subject I was interested in.

Cloisters: Was working on the Internet particularly helpful to you?

Margaret: Very: I am disabled and can not attend classes so it was perfect.

Cloisters: How did it feel to be studying in the environment of the New Curiosity Shop?

Margaret: It was brilliant. Mr Lanigan my tutor was so patient and kind especially when I made mistakes . I really enjoyed studying with the New Curiosity Shop. I learned a lot and was given an insight to study on-line.

Cloisters: Where will your experience as a New Curiosity Shop student lead you next?

Margaret: I want to learn more about Scottish History but not many courses are available on line. I have a particular interest in Medieval History.

Cloisters: We'll need to see what we can do about that. Have you any advice for fellow students planning to take a course online?

Margaret: My advice would be take the course and enjoy every minute of it. The tutors are great and they will lead you in the right direction so you can work in your own time and at your own speed. I thought it was great.

Cloisters: Margaret, thank you for your contribution.

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