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AOLs and reflection, essays galore!

I thought I'd write a post about how I'm finding module one.

It was hard to think about what to write for my AOLs at first. Thinking that nothing I have learnt throughout my career was worth writing about. I have since found that I have a lot to say! I am enjoying writing about things I am passionate about and also finding references to back my opinion, I didn't think I'd be able to find people who agree with me! This is exciting, I'm slightly concerned that I have 2 more to write before the deadline and thats without my reflections essay, but I'm finding it's useful to write down my thoughts as I go along and so I feel I have a good basis. I'm learning a lot about myself as this process goes on, what kind of person I am and also how I am perceived by others. I'm enjoying being a student again and learning new skills. I am trying to not get overwhelmed by the amount of work that I still have to do, but again, this is something I will be able to write about in my reflections essay.
I had a lovely Skype session yesterday, with Sam. It was nice to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and I am excited for her to finish and to gain her masters. What an achievement! This has spurred me on to keep going and keep motivated and believe I do have something interesting to say. It was helpful to know that it's not just me that doubts myself and we can achieve anything if we simply commit and put our minds to it.
Oh also, I'm very excited that I have ordered some new books! An excuse for shopping! Can't wait for them to arrive so I can carry on with my learning curve.

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  1. Unknown4 May 2018 at 11:01

    So nice to read your post and happy you are feeling motivated! My advisor once said to me (when I was doubting everything), that I would get support from my peers and that is so true. This term, with people being open about the workload, fears, uncertainties etc it really has hit home that I (and no-one) needs to feel alone on this journey and that motivated me. It's so easy as artists to focus on the negative aspects but remember the positive ones are just as important and they make you who you are!

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  2. BealesOnBallet8 May 2018 at 13:03

    Hey how many AOL's are you writting? I am not sure how many I should write in total I have 3 already, however I have material for many, I am not sure how many I should write though with time being a restraint

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    1. Lisa Dent Dancer9 May 2018 at 06:42

      Hi, I was told by Adesola to write 5. I am on my 4th. I think it depends how much content and learning you describe in each one. I have written my first draft of my relections essay and sent it for feedback because that's the bit you need to do to pass module one. I was also told that you don't necessarily have to have all your AOLs done by 21st May, it would just be a lot easier in the long run if you did. Hope this is a bit of help.

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  3. Hannah Lindsay9 May 2018 at 14:54

    Glad to hear things are going well! I feel like writing the AOLs and putting the portfolio together was far more of a race than module 2 has been, but it was really worth it. I was pretty proud of the portfolio I turned in, but I admit it's been nice for module 2 to be less hectic and have less writing.

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    1. Lisa Dent Dancer11 May 2018 at 05:01

      Hannah, this is so good to hear! I was starting to get concerned that I wouldn't have enough hours in my days for the next year, to do this MA! Like you said, I'm actually really enjoying writing down my knowledge. It turns out, I know a lot more than I thought and learning more and more each day! Glad module 2 is going well for you!

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