I passed my QTS tests *celebration dancing here*
For some this might seem like a small victory... but for me, Literacy tests are my biggest challenge.
It took a hell of a lot of revision and two attempts, but now passing my degree is the only thing standing in my way of studying to become a teacher!
It has been a long road to get to this point...
I took my GCSE English four times.
Fought my way through A-Levels.
Applied to the University of Gloucestershire and got a place in halls...
Before changing my mind at the very last minute and choosing to study in Bristol and stay at home.
From there I have gone on to graduate from my foundation degree and continue my studies at Bath Spa.
If there is one thing that people ask me when they find out that I stayed at home to do uni its "do you not feel like you missed out on the lifestyle?"
My answer to this is simple... whist I didn't go out clubbing every night or have the opportunity to live with other students I had and continue to have the support I need to succeed and as a result have overcome all the challenges that university has brought with it... something I'm not sure I would be able to say if I had left home.
As I said the next challenge is going to be passing my degree. Currently I am getting the best results that I have ever achieved whilst at university and am currently on track to graduate with a 2:1... if I can keep it up!
I suppose in order to pass my degree I should probably quit procrastinating and get on with the my case study assignment that is due at the end of the month and my dissertation as the deadline looms every closer.
Just me,
Em x
Friday, 19 February 2016
Friday, 15 January 2016
Time to panic.
The deadlines are looming closer...
I've still got a mountain of work todo and since I am trying my hardest to be early for everything this year (including deadlines) its becoming increasingly harder to not panic!
Before Christmas I was on fire with this whole university thing, all my key readings were done, my assignments were all in at least two full days before the deadline and one was even handed in over a week prior to the deadline... I know?!?! Keen right??
But... Christmas as mucked it all up for me!
I can't seem to sit and write any more than 500 words in a day, and that is a massive struggle just to keep myself concentrated for that long!!
Sitting at home three or four days a week sounds all well and good until you actually think that whilst you have no physical, leave the house sort of plans you still have to get up, showered and dressed at a reasonable time to ensure that your work gets done...
Anyone who knows how much I sleep and how much I love my bed will know how much of a struggle this is for me.
Right now... I've managed to get out of bed, and do some work but i'm still working on the dressed and showered part (Just for future reference it is currently 11:43am).
Its still the morning though technically.... and I've done a good hour and a half of solid work... so that totally makes up for the fact I'm still sitting in my pj's right??
As it stands my todo list is as long as my arm and most of it is on going work like studying and writing / researching for my dissertation (That's due in two months *shock horror*).
I have put off work for long enough so right now... from this moment (the moment I finish typing this rubbish anyway) I shall be to the ball again... my work will get done and I will do a whole week of all nighters if that's what it takes! *insert determined fist pump here*
The time to panic is HERE!?!?
Soo.... I have successfully procrastinated for a good ten minutes.... should probably get my arse in gear, after lunch! *wink*
just me,
Em x
I've still got a mountain of work todo and since I am trying my hardest to be early for everything this year (including deadlines) its becoming increasingly harder to not panic!
Before Christmas I was on fire with this whole university thing, all my key readings were done, my assignments were all in at least two full days before the deadline and one was even handed in over a week prior to the deadline... I know?!?! Keen right??
But... Christmas as mucked it all up for me!
I can't seem to sit and write any more than 500 words in a day, and that is a massive struggle just to keep myself concentrated for that long!!
Sitting at home three or four days a week sounds all well and good until you actually think that whilst you have no physical, leave the house sort of plans you still have to get up, showered and dressed at a reasonable time to ensure that your work gets done...
Anyone who knows how much I sleep and how much I love my bed will know how much of a struggle this is for me.
Right now... I've managed to get out of bed, and do some work but i'm still working on the dressed and showered part (Just for future reference it is currently 11:43am).
Its still the morning though technically.... and I've done a good hour and a half of solid work... so that totally makes up for the fact I'm still sitting in my pj's right??
As it stands my todo list is as long as my arm and most of it is on going work like studying and writing / researching for my dissertation (That's due in two months *shock horror*).
I have put off work for long enough so right now... from this moment (the moment I finish typing this rubbish anyway) I shall be to the ball again... my work will get done and I will do a whole week of all nighters if that's what it takes! *insert determined fist pump here*
The time to panic is HERE!?!?
Soo.... I have successfully procrastinated for a good ten minutes.... should probably get my arse in gear, after lunch! *wink*
just me,
Em x
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