Six months on and have just completed all of this Academic year's coursework. Whilst this serves as a huge relief, I now find myself reflecting on what I would describe as being a Six Month Roller Coaster ride. I can't seem to fathom just how quick time has moved either... feels like 5 minutes ago I was attending University for the very first time.
As I reflect though, I do feel proud of what I have managed to achieve during this time, I'm overall pleased with coursework marks (achieving even 1:1 in a couple of assignments). However, this has not been pain free...
Learning to program in Java has been especially tough and has generally not helped my beer and Haribo consumption... not to mention it has led to many late night coding sessions (sometimes lasting until the early hours!). Whilst I feel good to have overcome what was a big hurdle, I still do not see how I would every apply Java in my life or career... it simply just doesn't interest me... but it’s not as dry as Intro to Financial and Management Accounting... oh my word... if there is one module I cannot wait to see the back of, this would be it... it’s so tempting and easy to stereotype Accountants now that’s for sure! I'm considering burning the text book to celebrate once the exam is done.
The essay writing side of things however has not been too bad, I suppose in my previous roles as an IT Training professional, I was very used to writing large amounts of text as well as user guides, articles etc... In some ways, I feel this skill has been transferable with the main challenge being to write academically... rather than in the style of a practitioner.
It may also only be six months on, but I know also for a fact that I have met some fantastic people and I believe to have also established the foundation for some lifelong friendships :)
Well, just the exam period left now... so just to use the time to read up on things... hopefully also meet up with colleagues to revise as a group too... following the exams, I get to marry to woman of my dreams :).
Will feel different going back to University for the 2nd year as a married man...
However, I am thankful to Claire, she has been a pillar of support through this first year and I know she will continue to be so. Also, I firmly believe that without God... I would have struggled far more... so I thank God for always being there, especially when things got so tough and stress become overpowering... thank you Jesus for answering my many prayers and for the answers to the prayers I know I will pray in the coming months, I pray that my achievements glorify your name!
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