OUA/SSK12 Introduction to University Learning - Learning Log B

Grade:  High Distinction

Log Section 1  - Two reflective entries

Reflection #1

I sit with an open blank page, wondering what I should write next.  Many new words have been learned along with many new concepts.  I have functionally grasped the understanding of these new words, and I use them regularly with other students.  However, I now have to concentrate on what I say to non-uni friends, as they would not understand me.  

During these past few weeks of the course, I have determined that I am not a very patient person.  Writing and detailing activities and essays is one thing – waiting for the results was so much harder.  Although, I am very happy with myself with the results that I have achieved, especially for my essay - the first I have ever written, and scored a HD.

Many other students did not like the differences between SmartThinking and tutor’s comments.  I personally like SmartThinking’s comments and advice of which I did not follow all of them – mainly because the technical aspects of structuring an essay seemed confusing.  I am hoping to improve for my next one.

 

Reflection #2

Where do I find my situated self now?  Well, I am different.  Where this is going to be a good thing or a bad thing – only time will determine.  I look back at the apprehension and fear that I had of myself ten weeks ago and I think “Wow!  Was I really that scared?”

Over the past ten weeks, my personal world view has been expanded, to the extent that I view others (not just co-students) in a more unbiased way.  I can relate better to issues because of this view.  It is almost like looking at both sides of a coin at the same time.  However, I know that I still have a long way to go.  When I began this course, I prayed that I would be good enough to get a ‘Pass”, with my biggest fear being “I’m not literate enough at the required level to do this”.  I have surpassed my own expectations.

My husband and children are proud of my achievements (personally I think that they would be proud even if had attained a ‘pass’).  However, having received three high distinctions with the first university course that I have undertaken is a huge personal thrill.  I am extremely content with the way I am coping, and I look forward to my future studies.

 

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