It's been a while since I made a post. Mainly because I have been so busy with uni work and I had my mum's birthday and then my own. Few months ago I blogged about my first semester coming to an end which you can read here. I thought I would do the same for my second semester coming to an end.
Essays and Exams
This semester has been a bit different structurally. We had a group assessment for our Research class which we done really well in. I was absolutely surprised by our mark because we never really met up at all but I'm so happy it turned out the way it did especially with the lack of communication. Working in groups can be a bit frustrating at times. That brings me onto my Western Culture in Crisis module. Oh boy. Every two weeks in our allocated groups we have to write an essay and the best 4 out of 5 is worth 30% of that module mark. Frustrating because groups! So far we've been getting decent marks and feedback though. We also have an individual essay which isn't too bad. I also had to sit one of the exams that I missed last semester from being ill. Yay!
Research Proposal
Ohemgee! This has been causing quite a bit of stress lately. I'm required to do a research proposal which is graded and this then goes towards our dissertation in our Honours year. I knew for a while I wanted to focus on gender and media but was finding it so hard to narrow it down. Eventually though I came up with something I thought I would really enjoy. It's going to be a survey and I'm quite looking forward to actually getting to the carrying out the research part and doing the dissertation. The research proposal was definitely hard to get done though.
Travelling
I'm never not going to hate it. Buses are the bane of my life. This semester the train however has been super quiet especially in the last few weeks so that's been somewhat nice. Chris has also given me lifts a few times too which is a much nicer and less tiring form of transport.
Psoriasis
My psoriasis and my skin in general especially on my face was taking a huge turn for the worst at the start. It was really painful and just making me lose a crap-load of self-esteem. The last couple of weeks however I've been trying to be strict with my skincare routine and it seems to be calming down. Fingers crossed it continues to. One reason I'm looking forward to some sunny weather as that always helps.
The Course
I think I knew I was never going to love this course. It was my last resort option. I wanted to do Sociology and Criminology so this is not exactly similar. I can't say that I have enjoyed it. Bits of it have been good and I've engaged with some of the topics but overall... nah. The fact that classes are now over for third year (my first because I got third year entry) makes me so happy. Classes and all my stuff are finished for now (unless I failed that exam) so I'm quite happy. Also being able to actually get to the end is something that I am proud of. I didn't think I was capable or cut out for uni but I can and I am. Even if I've not been enjoying it and it's not been the most positive of times for me the determination took control and let me get done what I needed to.
I'm free for a few months at least. Summer is nearly here and I feel like I can finally breathe and relax. I love learning new things but being a student has tired me out these past few months. I'm ready to sleep for a month... maybe two months. Then in September I'll need to do it all again.
How has university been for you ? Is it what you expected? Do you enjoy your course? Let me know.
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