After what feels like a very long break, I've been preparing for the second semester which is due to start next week. I've been taking a look around the Uni website, accessed Module Definition Forms and have ordered some of the books on the recommended reading list.
I received provisional feedback earlier in the week for the work that I completed during the first semester. I was pleased to achieve a good score and receive some positive comments from my tutors. However, I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't able to do better. Unfortunately my laptop burned out just a few days before I was due to submit my work. As a result of this, I lost a large amount of work that I had done getting ready for assessment. I normally back up my work at the end of each day but my laptop broke before I had a chance to do this. My request for an extension was declined so I had to rush through everything and try to bring my work up to a good standard.
The New Year has started well for me. I was successful in my recent job application and started my new role at the beginning of January. I did a lot of preparation for it so am glad it paid off. It was a very strong field so getting through makes very pleased and proud. I will be continuing to work within the same area as before but I have taken on some additional responsiblities including work on a high profile policy. The verdict? Well, so far, so good.
I look forward to resuming my studies in the second semester and hope that my learning will continue to benefit me at work.