I can't believe that I'm already on my final module. It feels good but very scary. Although I am very pleased that I have done well in the previous modules, I feel that I am rather out of my depth! I have never worked to such a high academic level before and am sometimes surpised at my own ability. This work doesn't come easily to me at all, so the next 12 weeks feel somewhat daunting. I am very goal orientated though, and am determined to achieve!
Since the end of module 2, I have undergone a massive upheaval at work. My school has been completely re-built as part of a multi million pound project. It has been in the process for two years but this summer, we actually moved out of the old building and in to the new one. Coming back in September was extremely stressful with both staff and pupils having no idea where anything or anywhere was and having to spend over a week merely unpacking. Due to these circumstances, it has been impossible for me to conduct any of the interviews needed for module 3 which means that I already feel that I am behind shcedule.
On top of this, due to financial reasons, I have also had to take on a second job in the evenings for 3 days a week which means I am very pushed for time. Before starting this course, I'm pretty certain I would have caved in and would not have managed with so much on my plate. However, I have learnt that it is possible to time-manage effectively and have therefore set myself a timetable to follow in order to fit in my two jobs, university time and be able to still clean my house!
I'm looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it to the first campus session on Wednesday and also commenting on each other's blogs and SIG boards.
Sarah
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate to feeling out of your depth! I think I've managed to get my attitude around to "just knuckle under for 12 weeks and it will be done!"
I too have a part time job, well if you can call it part time, I do 35 hours + every week. I've got myself into a situation where I don't have a day off EVER, because when I'm not there I'm teaching at some point. But hey, no point complaining I guess!
I'm sure we will all be fine and come out of this unscathed!
Sarah thanks for the update. You have options luckily if the situation means that you do need to spend more time. This story about the extra jobs is one that I seem to be hearing form others this study period! It is good to hear that you are using the thinking from the course as a way to develop strategies for continuing your studies.
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