Personal tutorial

Well, I just came out of a personal tutorial meeting. We talked about S1 grades. It was really interesting, this was the first time that I felt comfortable, where I felt like myself. I felt confident on talking about what I want.

I felt different, I don't know whether it is a result of being a chair... I suspect it is.

I talked about how I could have improved my grades and he gave me a contact of a person who got admitted into medicine.

What I found interesting about me was that I didn't mention my other activities this semester... It is interesting because we were talking about what I could do to get my CV up to the standard. I mentioned the SURE scheme and the volunteering at the Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind. However, I did not mention the fact that I am a chair, or that I got on the eMentoring course or that I got on the research course. Why? I think one of my fears comes up again. I don't know how I will be viewed. I was afraid of being told to drop the things I am doing. It is interesting. But, what I do is okay; it's not too much. At least in my mind.

This is something I need to assess.

Well, regarding the S1 results; there are lots of room for improvement. The next step is to determine how I will go about it. This is exciting. In my second year, I learnt that the best way to pass is by reflective writing. I learnt a lot from that process than by reading multiple books on self-improvement; and, the best part is that I am learning more about myself in the process.