BEA3018 Meet and Greet by Bill Peng https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet Let's get to know a bit more about each other. Please post your information and answers on this page, so that we can all get to know a bit more about each other. Alternatively, please record a short video in response to mine on Flipgrid. You should be able to sign in to Flipgrid using your Exeter email account, or with this guest password: "BEA3018ACF". [Link: https://flipgrid.com/d776af76] Please provide the following information about you in the short video (or post in the forum): 1. Preferred Name/Nickname 2. Degree Programme/Which Year Please then provide your answers to the following questions in the video (or post in the forum): 1. What is the biggest risk you have taken in life so far?. 2. How did it turn out and what did you learn? Thank you! en-us 2020-12-31 22:13:36 UTC 2025-06-02 05:04:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2728.png Hey there! billpeng https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1047886558 Please post your information and answers on this page, so that we can all get to know a bit more about each other.

Alternatively, please record a short video in response to mine on Flipgrid. You should be able to sign in to Flipgrid using your Exeter email account, or with this guest password: "BEA3018ACF". [Link: https://flipgrid.com/d776af76]

Please provide the following information about you in the short video (or post in the forum):
1. Preferred Name/Nickname
2. Degree Programme/Which Year

Please then provide your answers to the following questions in the video (or post in the forum):
1. What is the biggest risk you have taken in life so far?.
2. How did it turn out and what did you learn?

Thank you!
Bill
]]> 2020-12-31 22:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1047886558 Hiya! cat218 https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1069881821 Most people call me Charlotte but also known as Mum (and not just by my son). 

I'm in my 3rd year studying accounting and finance and have also recently taken on a full time role as teacher at homeschool. 

My biggest risk was giving up my career with a large public sector organisation as head of marketing for digital and global media to pursue a career in finance by returning to university while also having our forever home built at the same time. I'm still in the middle of it and not quite sure how I'll get through it at the moment however the things I thought would be an issue (making friends, feeling isolated, being old enough to be most of my cohorts Mum) actually weren't issues at all and have gone really well so I guess the lesson for me is to try to spend less time analysing the what ifs to free up energy to deal with the actual curveballs that come my way.]]> 2021-01-09 15:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1069881821 Hi ! https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1086616490 My name is Cara, and I guess I am the youngest in this course ! 

I am a third year Accounting and Finance student. 

My biggest risk was leaving my home country, France and start my studies in the UK. I didn't even know what my course really meant when I first applied for it, consequently I was quite stressed ! 
However it all went well ! I made great friends that really supported me throughout my studies ! I learned that having people around me to help was a real privilege. I also learned that, even if I study, failure and disappointment happens, yet today I am very satisfied to have managed my way through 3rd year ! 

]]> 2021-01-14 10:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1086616490 Hi! ss940 https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1086750326 My name is Samiyah, and I'm a fourth year Accounting and Finance student.

The biggest risk I've probably taken is going to Canada for a year to study abroad. However, it didn't feel like too much of risk since I had taken steps to minimise potential issues that could arise, and prepared well. 

The year ended up going really well, despite being cut short due to COVID. I met a lot of different people from different cultures, and got to be part of a new university, with different courses and teaching styles. I also got the opportunity to travel with friends before I left, which I had never done before, so overall, the risk was well worth taking.]]> 2021-01-14 11:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1086750326 Hi! ildinamurni1 https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1088863266 My name is Ildina and I’m from Malaysia. I’m a 4th year Accounting and Finance student. Last year, I did my industrial placement in London. 

My biggest risk was deciding to change my education pathway from wanting to do a science-related degree to pursuing an Accounting and Finance degree. Everyone in my family was in the healthcare sector and having studied pure-science in high school, it seemed like the best option. However, I was not enjoying my first few months doing Foundation in Science, so I decided to drop out halfway and start fresh in a new college. This was a big risk as I was unsure whether changing courses would work out best for me. 

It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Studying finance during pre-university sparked my interest and I managed to secure a scholarship to support my studies in the UK. Fortunately, my family supported my decision as well and I have learned a lot throughout my 4 years living abroad. I’ve made great friends, met inspiring lecturers, and encountered brilliant individuals during my placement year. I learnt that in times of uncertainty, it’s really important to believe in yourself and do what’s best for you. Jumping into an uncertain decision may seem scary, but taking the first step is really all you need. ]]> 2021-01-14 19:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/billpeng/BEA3018meet_and_greet/wish/1088863266