From my last blog I have started back work. As I work in the care sector, I still have to continue to do my work, which has been unsettling in these times but has also been rewarding. The balance between work and university assignments has proven to be a challenge as my work are struggling with staff and so I have been picking up extra shifts in order to help out, but this has resulted in less time for assignments. I’ve had to prioritise my assignments over work this past week as it is coming up to final assignments and exams, but my work have understood, and this has taken a lot of pressure off my shoulders.
This week I have been working on my final report and given the current circumstances I feel I am coping quite well with it. I have been in touch with my mentor to discuss my final placement tracker and to see if there is any work that he wants me to complete for the remainder of my hours. Tony wants me to complete 3 lesson plans for a group of my choice before they start back, which I am looking forward to completing. However, I am also a bit apprehensive as I’ve never done anything like this, but as tony has sent me previous plans I have a bit of guidance as to what I should do.
Reading over the sample final report, I was a bit nervous because at first, I was bit unsure as to what I would include but after some time I was able to prepare to plan. Romie had given the class and extension of the final report which was good news as it gives more time to achieve an all-round better report and with the current circumstances it also provides those with dissertations more time to ensure that both pieces of work are prioritised hopefully making them feel less anxious.
With the blogs and the placement, I have enjoyed this module as it provided me with different skills and gave me further insight into what I would like to achieve after university. I am hoping this will help with my employability when I go onto apply after hopefully getting my degree.
Glad to see your keeping busy and coping well with the balance of uni and work. Stay safe! – Amy
Thank you Chelsea. I am glad you are coping well. I do hope you take good care of yourself when you work. Good luck with your final report! -Romie