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 Access Reflection Hi all... I know that most of us Access students are nearing the end of their course now so I thought that as a lot of us have to write a reflection on the whole course, it would be nice to get them posted up here so that people who are starting Access in September or thinking about undertaking the course, can see how we've all felt and coped with it; things we've learnt, things we found difficult etc... Mine's quite personal and I'm not sure whether or not I need to add more to it but here it is! Reflection On starting this course I didn't realise how much of my life it would actually take up and since September I have ate, slept and breathed access but knew it would all be worth it in the end! On my first day I was nervous, apprehensive and unsure if this was the right course for me but by the end of the first month, I knew I had made the right decision to return to Wales and start on my journey into midwifery. The course has taught me so much about myself; at first I thought I would never complete it, as I found essay writing difficult, but as I worked through the course I realised that I could actually write a pretty good essay if I organised my time and prioritised!! At the beginning of the course I found sociology the hardest subject to get my head around, I found it 'too fluffy' and quite boring to be honest, but as I travelled through the course I realised that the only reason I found it boring was because I didn't understand the subject - I love a good debate and a sociology class is just the place to do it! I am now confident in my ability to hold a discussion and am pleased that after a year of struggling with my confidence, I am now able to state my opinion and stand by my convictions - whether others agree or disagree! I have also realised that I am a good listener, I have been the shoulder to cry on for a lot of people this year and have been able to be there for them; listening, advising and supporting. I would not be the person I am now if I hadn't decided to undertake this access course; it was a breath of fresh air after a year of fighting personal demons and just what I needed to do to get myself back on track. I am please to know, that come September I will be starting my midwifery training and even though it has been a hard road to travel I cannot wait to be 'with woman'. If it wasn't for the support of friends and people in the same position as me, I would've thrown in the towel as soon as the going got tough! So I suppose I have also realised that I am not a quitter! It's been an amazing journey so far; the highest highs and lowest lows, both personally and academically, but I believe that the camaraderie between us all has, in my opinion, kept us all going! What a year!
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 Re: Access Reflection Hooray for you Kate D! It's amazing how quickly it goes isn't it I'm so pleased for you. I don't know about you but I feel pretty damned chuffed with myself. I won't say anymore because I just let off a huge ramble in the Access forum. Roll on September |
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04-Jun-2008, 23:30
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| Re: Access Reflection Yes, it's a relief to get things signed off and to know that in 3 weeks it'll be all over and done with... Then the worrying about September can start!!  xx
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04-Jun-2008, 23:59
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| Re: Access Reflection Hi Katie - couldnt resist taking a peek in to the Access posts as I finished my access last year and to be honest I really miss it still! I start Uni at Brighton in Sept and just cant wait to get my head round studying again. Well done on completing your access course - for some it is a really difficult to stick with as I saw at my college - and am sure you have seen at yours - but hey! you are there!!!! Your reflection is brilliant. I felt the same as you, I was really nervous at the start but after a few weeks really got into it. TO me, the access course was (as I put in my personal statement) a mere chore and a stepping stone to get to uni but soon realised it was one of the best decisions I have ever made as I loved it ! Good luck and I look forward to readinf more of your posts (supernanny!!! tee hee) xx
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05-Jun-2008, 13:45
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| Re: Access Reflection Well Kate, you inspired me to get mine done so here it is. Not sure if I haven't gone off the point rather in a few places... Looking back at my life since starting Access in September at what I can only describe as a rollercoaster of a ride with many ups and downs and twists and turns which I have been proud to share with such an amazing group of people whom I have come to admire immensely and many of whom I believe will remain friends for years to come. These last 10 months have been as much about the growth and development of a team as it has been a personal journey. When I started the course back in September, I was nervous, excited and a little bit scared. Having graduated university over 5 years ago and lacking the confidence to actually use my degree I’d fallen into office work that required little use of my brain, then after having my first child, postnatal depression removed all self confidence and I became a shadow of myself for years. I was unsure that my brain was still capable of learning, or that I would be able to fit studying around running a family and a home. Also I was worried about making friends on the course as I am not the most outgoing person and am very shy around new people. At first, the thought of joining in class discussions was terrifying to me and I would keep my opinion to myself for fear of looking stupid, now I am amongst the first to jump in with my thoughts and if I disagree with someone I am not afraid to say so. I have grown as a person in so many ways, far more than I thought possible in such a short time. I am far more confident that I have ever been, both socially and academically, although, after four failed driving tests I still have a fear of driving which I must overcome as the ability to drive will make my life so much easier especially once at university as I will have placements at a considerable distance from where I live. For me the most academically taxing part of the course has been sociology. It is a subject I have never touched upon previously, and to be perfectly honest, coming from a scientific background, had always considered it a ‘Mickey Mouse’ subject. This view has proved to be far from true and it is a subject I have had to work very hard at, however I have enjoyed the challenge and it has fast become a favourite subject for me. I have learned that I am happiest when under pressure both academically and practically, as in having to undertake a lot of tasks at once, involving organisation and prioritisation skills that I didn’t know I had. It is fair to say that this course has taken over my life and, to some extent the lives of my family. No person is an island and I could not have gotten through this course without the support of my family. My parents have been amazing, looking after my boys 5 days a week whilst I have been at college and work and even helping me out with a few household chores. My husband has been my rock, making sure I didn’t give up on myself during the times I didn’t think I would get my assignments finished on time. Also I could not have gotten by without the mutual support from my fellow students; we have all bonded as a team and helped each other out whenever needed. While I am very much looking forward to the next chapter of my journey, I am going to miss being at college. Taking this Access course has been one of the best decisions of my life and I am so very glad that I made it.
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05-Jun-2008, 21:16
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| Re: Access Reflection Love it Rach... Glad I got you to write it! xx
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