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            The minute my journey to the United Kingdom began i was so excited. Finally I had arrived London Heathrow I got the impression that this school life in UK would be memorable although I was anxious due to the weather and several other factors. This was not my first time in UK but for the purpose of starting life in school it felt like I had never been there.

My family and I took a train to Brighton that very day,from my research and review from others Brighton is a very calm but uplifting city; I was relieved that all these reviews and information were not false. The level of sports in Brighton is so amazing plus the passionate fans. The Brighton stadium is a sight to behold

    I am here in Brighton to prepare for university which is going to take almost a year. Electronic & Electrical Engineering is what I want to study at university with a bit of business by the side which is a personal goal I aim to achieve. The course duration is 3 years plus an extra year if I attain my masters degree immediately after university.

 

    LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY

The amount of work given on a weekly basis can be so time consuming due to assignments from all classes and as time goes on coursework is added to the workload. No complaints because this promotes time efficiency and working smart although a slight break won't hurt sometimes. I must say the workload here is bearable; back home projects & assignments would be given simultaneously.

Friendships built among classmates is very important because it enhances studying in groups. Over time solid friendships in class have been built which has helped me academically. Moreover it builds social confidence interacting with international students.

Moving on, friendships outside class were quite easy to attain which also made life in school smooth.

I believe the class sizes encourages fast learning due to the small amount of students in a class. This gives the teacher an opportunity to relate better with the students.Class sizes could go from 2-15 in a class ( an approximate value)

After a while I began to wonder whether all that I have seen and witnessed had exceeded my expectations but it was quite on track.

Furthermore, I have come to understand that this engineering course is not all academics; perseverance, critical thinking and an innovative mind is needed to nurture the academic skills. Teamwork is also very vital to be successful.

The main issue was adapting to different techniques in pure maths, different formulas which took a while to get used to; the time limit during exams too was an obstacle i had to overcome. Moreover, the English language in UK is quite different from my home country; different essay styles, vocabulary and most especially the pronunciation ! 

On the other hand, more practical session are needed.The subject ( ELECTRICITY) requires optimum understanding and this can be attained through more practical sessions weekly. At times some lessons might be a bore due to the some certain topics which do not seem interesting but of course I would have to put extra time to study personally.

Do I enjoy how I am taught? To a certain level I do, with time I will get more comfortable with the lessons.

 
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The difference in the study of English Language here is slightly different, academic language is of a higher demand which is good. The curriculum is actually a replica of the study back in Nigeria. No surprise because the British colonised the Nigerians till we gained our independence in 1960. This is a great advantage because I remember having a discussion with some classmates and I was stunned by the difference in the academic style.

The speaking sessions in class is remarkable, something I definitely would not forget. On another note, it is also a great opportunity for each of us to express our different cultures using English Language. English knows no barriers, it is everywhere and is helping us socialise better. I naturally dislike essay writing and so I dread every class we have to write essays. But it is something I have to get accustomed to because it is a requirement everywhere.

At times I feel like the spoken language tends to contradict the written language; this is something I would love to know more about. Most times writings are not said as it is written. This is obviously something I need to understand

The manner in which I am taught is quite different to what I am used to. The classes are more practical, for instance once a new topic comes up our teacher reflects it on everyday life or history or even entertainment sometimes. Moreover, the only way a child can learn is if he/she is interested.

            Personally, I enjoy the blog session because it is a great opportunity to express my views on the web. This could help in the future too, I say this because I used to write a lot of poems but afterwards I could not make use of them. This new knowledge gained would help me express that aspect of me. Moving on Microsoft Excel was one application I never used but due to the CIT classes I have found it very useful. Gathering of records, sorting , calculations and formatting.

          On the other hand, Microsoft Word came as a shocker to me because I had the idea that it was a basic application. After the first lesson a lot of new things were brought up and I was dumbfounded. This obviously became a problem for me, hopefully it will get better before the term ends.

         No knowledge is lost, I feel I need to know more about other Microsoft applications regardless of whatever I wish to study at university. Secondly I need to know what each application can be used for. Finally, the blog on a big scale; what is the next step if one wants to make the blog official.

       The teaching methods are top notch, CIT is a practical course but also requires some theory. My teacher does the very best to make sure everyone has an understanding of the basics before moving on to the practical session. To me, this is the most effective way and I enjoy it.       

       Always be prepared, never under rate. This term I thought Pure Maths 2 would be bearable, easy rather but I was wrong. In comparison with Electricity, I would say the latter is better and this is because the calculations are built up from the theoretical aspect of the topics. I remember one of my classmates said something similar when the term begun but we all laughed it off, how funny. Amongst all the subjects English Skills 2 and CIT rise above the rest. English skills is basically the link to all subjects, I say this because we are all international students learning in another language. It might come easy for some but some might also struggle. Prioritise succeeding in English for a better understanding of other modules, that is the plan.

      Growing up, my mum always told me " with time, you will face challenges and as you grow you will know more about yourself.". This term, I began seeing some truth in that saying because I have already learned so much more about myself. Firstly, it just came to my notice that I am a good team player and I found out through involvements in English group works, Electricity practicals and with no surprise on the football field. It was not all daises and roses because I realised procrastination had almost become a daily routine, and yes it took some time to handle this part of me. Furthermore, socialisation came easy with me and classmates, which is a surprise because I always followed this saying " only speak when spoken to" but I dared to be the one to speak on some occasions. All in all, I would say I have discovered a lot about myself with more yet to come.

         As stated earlier, procrastination was a major challenge but this was an obstacle I had to overcome. To solve this, I started doing home-works the minute I was given rather than saying "oh I still have time later on" . Lateness was another core problem due to my desire to sleep for hours, this took a toll on my grades so I had to step up. Alarms upon alarms I would set about ten to fifteen alarms so I would be punctual, as crazy as it sounds it was a success. Obstacles are bound to come up, it is how one tackles it that defines him/her. Lastly, my understanding of academic style language was completely different here so it presented itself as an obstacle. My English tutor truly helped me overcome this, writing academic style essays, reading up on academic words. It all paid off and I was beyond happy because it helped in all my subjects.

       Not much has changed about my personal opinions or ideas since the term begun. The main change would have to be speaking up rather than only speaking when spoken to and this is because as a child I was really shy. Coming out of that shell was the best thing to ever happen to me. My idea of studying has also changed for the better. Quality over quantity, I always thought if I do not study for hours I had done nothing or made zero progress. Progression in my studies thought me it is how much you in the span of an hour rather than going 3 hours aimlessly.

       Relationships built amongst peers is essential to ones academic success. I would say as a class we have bonded well especially with teachers too. We do not tackle problems individually but rather as a group which improves social skills. Class bonding is a solid foundation for a respectable friendship. Relating with tutors was hard for me at first because back home it was never that easy. As time passed, my personal tutor and I began to relate better, he got a better understanding of the person I am and the goals I aim to achieve. This was a similar case with my English tutor. I am now relating with my classmates with ease, a little banter when it is all tensed but we are all serious and work together when the time is right.

     The term is far from over, but quite a lot has been learned. My honest wish is all this can be carried on to university, it will help each and every one of us progress.