Reflective Essay- my personal evaluation of the course



Motivation and positive experience


My main expectation of this course was to prepare myself well to University. I really wanted to do well; however being on this course was not an easy challenge. It has been long time since I left University. What can I say? Being a student is the best time in my life. I really feel this course has done more for me than anything else before.

The most positive thing about the course is meeting others. I have never met so many interesting and amazing people as you guys! And I’m not talking about students only. I think we have done great together. I will never forget all of you and I hope you won’t let me to.

About the course: very well prepared and structured; lovely and very helpful tutors with passion and determination. I would not be here without all of you and I’m really grateful for everything you have done. The course helped me to build my confidence more (sometimes I’m not sure about this being a positive thing) , planning and learning.

Dieca! What can I say? I have never met such a wonderful, surprising, open at people
person. I don’t think I can find enough words to describe how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. I hope you will never change because somewhere there are still people who need a future direction.

Jerry! It was very interesting yea full of challenges, disappointments and never ending assessments. Overall, it was worth every single minute I have spent on it. I think I have got more from this subject than from any other. Why? The subject have had what any student needs to develop wanted skills- great tutor, well structured classes, lovely atmosphere and never ending work!

Scott! The literature has never been my favourite subject. However, this year I found something special about the subject. I might take it the next year but maybe as a third subject J Still classes were relaxing and perfectly structured for nine o’clock in the morning. How sad is, that some of us (always late) will never understand what I’m talking about.

Evan! History was always my favourite subject at school. I was really happy to do it this year again. Very interesting subject and lovely tutor, passionate about the subject. I find British history very interesting, however, it would be nice to learn some more of European history. Maybe if it is possible change a number of hours on Friday, from 4 to 3 or 2 with a coffee break :-)

John! I have to say he really helped me with maths this year. I was so scared of it when I find out that we have to do it on this course. Believe me or not I have done really well but just because of John. I can just say: God bless you!

Joe! I have just good things to say about the tutor and the subject. The tutor lovely, helpful just great person! He helped me a lot with my investigation and I’m sure I would not manage without his help. Thank you again Joe!



Improvements


I agree with some of you about having the history assessment a bit closer so people can get more time to do work on the investigation.

I would not change much about the course. However, there are some things, which could be improved. Maybe like access to computers in each class, as it would be really helpful especially for presentation or even every day class. Also Carlos! Don’t take me wrong, as I do understand that the rules are important but we don’t leave in regime. Of course the place is better to study than any other in this college but the person who works there can be irritating. I think we all know what I’m talking about.


Conclusion

I have learnt a lot from this course: how to plan, write, read and survive. I have found myself in this again. This course has changed my life, as before, what I can see now was boring. ‘ The course will change your life’- Dieca kept saying. And you know what? She was right, again!

I have learnt from this course more than from any other school. This course helps people to learn the real life, help to meet and understand people from different cultures. This course was the best decision in my life. I think I’m ready to go now.
The worst thing is that I don’t know if I really want to go!