Studies: Week 11!
Well, I’d say everything is going fine so far. I’ve finished my last essay a couple of days ago, so now I can have a rest a bit, and then start revising for exams and continue working on my FYP. It feels really good, when you don’t have any pending assignments! On Wednesday I have just decided that I have to complete my essay and that’s it! Otherwise I would write it forever until Friday the 18th, when is the deadline. And I don’t want it, because I have a BD on 17th, and my BF is coming over next week, so I want to spend more time with him. So here we go – we have a motivation, we have a task to do, we have some spare time between my commitments, and a head, which is not only for eating – and the essay is written. I will leave it in case I want to change anything, if I find another information source or new idea comes into my mind. I will submit it next week.
Outduction: we are still planning our actions. I’m so afraid that we won’t be able to organise events in the 2nd Semester, because when we will start it will be almost February, and event planning and organisation takes time. I had a brief training on how to do video blogs, so, hopefully, soon I will be doing my small talks on youtube. I’ve tried my video camera, but I have to think about lighting, because I can’t get a good one in the evenings. In a couple of weeks will become more confident blogger.
Student life: today our volleyball sports club is having a Christmas party. I’m so excited! To be honest, it will be my first party at university this year. One might think that it’s already the end of the year and these should be last parties now. Well, not for me. And next Wednesday there will be Ecoversity ambassadors’ party, and then it’s my Birthday! And then it is the end of term. So, it’s really party time! I had an interview in regard to cleaner’s position at Uni. Hopefully I’ll be suitable for this job. Fingers crossed!
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Post-Grad or Graduate Scheme
Good evening all,
I hope your weekend was fine and the new week started perfectly. Well, at least my Monday was really good. First of all, the weather was good - it was a bit chilly and sunny. Me and my course-mate have taken a walk to the Schoolf of Management (that's how we usually get there). Todays Human Resource Management (HRM) lecture was interesting - we had a guest speaker from a real company, who told us about his experience in HRM. He covered a lot of aspects, as labour planning in current economic climate, multinational operations and manufacturing control. He mentioned, that nowadays there is a lack of engineers, so I'm thinking now about doing my Masters in Manufacturing Engineering. It's something I'm interested in, I have a couple of modules covering this area, and I worked in a couple of factories for a while. But I'm not sure, if my BSc Technology Management is actually allowing me to do so. I think the only way I get to know this is applying to PostGrad studies to universities...
Over the weekend I've submitted a couple of CVs and application forms to different companies in regard to graduate scheme. I had an interview last Thursday - Trainee Manager. Unfortunatelly I wasn't successful. And to be honest, I don't know why. The feedback the company provided covered a couple of points I "lacked", such as customer focus, human resources, but I think I actually proved I have these competencies on my On the Job day. Well, my opinion and opinion of the assessors differed.
So actually the big question unanswered still is wether I'm doing PostGrad studies or Graduate scheme...
I had a meeting with my supervisor about my FYP. I still have a lot of work to do, but I know exactly what I have to do, so I just have to do it. Souds like a plan, doesn't it!?
I hope your weekend was fine and the new week started perfectly. Well, at least my Monday was really good. First of all, the weather was good - it was a bit chilly and sunny. Me and my course-mate have taken a walk to the Schoolf of Management (that's how we usually get there). Todays Human Resource Management (HRM) lecture was interesting - we had a guest speaker from a real company, who told us about his experience in HRM. He covered a lot of aspects, as labour planning in current economic climate, multinational operations and manufacturing control. He mentioned, that nowadays there is a lack of engineers, so I'm thinking now about doing my Masters in Manufacturing Engineering. It's something I'm interested in, I have a couple of modules covering this area, and I worked in a couple of factories for a while. But I'm not sure, if my BSc Technology Management is actually allowing me to do so. I think the only way I get to know this is applying to PostGrad studies to universities...
Over the weekend I've submitted a couple of CVs and application forms to different companies in regard to graduate scheme. I had an interview last Thursday - Trainee Manager. Unfortunatelly I wasn't successful. And to be honest, I don't know why. The feedback the company provided covered a couple of points I "lacked", such as customer focus, human resources, but I think I actually proved I have these competencies on my On the Job day. Well, my opinion and opinion of the assessors differed.
So actually the big question unanswered still is wether I'm doing PostGrad studies or Graduate scheme...
I had a meeting with my supervisor about my FYP. I still have a lot of work to do, but I know exactly what I have to do, so I just have to do it. Souds like a plan, doesn't it!?
The starting point
Good evening!
Here is my new update about what is happening to me.
FYE - first of all, I've finished my assignment well before the deadline! I'm so happy and proud about it. I've finished it yesterday, but the deadline is on the 4th of December. Last thing left - not to forget to submit it. I'll keep it for a while in case I'll think of some changes. Also, I would like to find out whether it is possible to check essays for plagiarism online, because I don't want to have these problems. I tried my best in referencing and citations, but still want to double check.
Secondly, I can start doing other things. I have 2 more assignments. One of them is almost done, I just have to format it and double check. Another one, the last one, has a deadline on 18th of December. So I'll start doing it NOW!!!
Thirdly, I have an interview tomorrow! Fingers crossed, I'll do well. It is for a graduate scheme, so, hopefully, I'll get the job offer.
Outduction - todays meeting was fruitful. We have devided into 2 groups. I want to start doing some research asap. We have a few thoughts about the areas we could explore and a couple of ways how we could gather and present our results. I'd like to participate in event organising as well, and I'm sure I'll do that.There was an announcement of "You Say" project, where we would capture our University Experiences. I think I might do that, because I'm capturing my experiences here already. Doing another blog doesn't seem a problem to me. Especially I really like writing and reflecting. Doing video blog would be something new to me, because I think of myself as a good writer, not a good speaker. But I see a space for improvement of my skills, learning new technologies and boosting my confidence.
Hope to organise a meeting next week with my "sub-group" to discuss experience capturing possibilities.
Good night to everyone!
Here is my new update about what is happening to me.
FYE - first of all, I've finished my assignment well before the deadline! I'm so happy and proud about it. I've finished it yesterday, but the deadline is on the 4th of December. Last thing left - not to forget to submit it. I'll keep it for a while in case I'll think of some changes. Also, I would like to find out whether it is possible to check essays for plagiarism online, because I don't want to have these problems. I tried my best in referencing and citations, but still want to double check.
Secondly, I can start doing other things. I have 2 more assignments. One of them is almost done, I just have to format it and double check. Another one, the last one, has a deadline on 18th of December. So I'll start doing it NOW!!!
Thirdly, I have an interview tomorrow! Fingers crossed, I'll do well. It is for a graduate scheme, so, hopefully, I'll get the job offer.
Outduction - todays meeting was fruitful. We have devided into 2 groups. I want to start doing some research asap. We have a few thoughts about the areas we could explore and a couple of ways how we could gather and present our results. I'd like to participate in event organising as well, and I'm sure I'll do that.There was an announcement of "You Say" project, where we would capture our University Experiences. I think I might do that, because I'm capturing my experiences here already. Doing another blog doesn't seem a problem to me. Especially I really like writing and reflecting. Doing video blog would be something new to me, because I think of myself as a good writer, not a good speaker. But I see a space for improvement of my skills, learning new technologies and boosting my confidence.
Hope to organise a meeting next week with my "sub-group" to discuss experience capturing possibilities.
Good night to everyone!
Life after graduation
Good evening!
I had a look on the 'Life after graduation' brochure. It seemed really helpful to me.First of all, there is a great list of resources available to help to find the job after graduation. I knew about Careers services and prospects.ac.uk, but didn't hear anything about careersadvice.dircet.gov.uk. I have accessed it and found so much information, advices and guidelines! I'm just wondering why I didn't come across earlier with this resource! Also there I found really handy to have a list of job vacancy websites. I will keep this brochure, because soon I will apply for graduate scheme or a job, so that will help me.However, I didn't find much information about graduate schemes specifically. For example, Times Top 100 Graduate employers wasn't mentioned, but I find it really good resource. But there is a website about regional graduate jobs - for Yorkshire as well.
Another option which broadened my views was Self-employment. I never thought about it seriously, but now I'm considering this possibility as well. But still, I think it's too risky to set up a business straight after graduation. I think it's better to have a job and experience first, as well as gain of financial independence.
I always liked careers in public sector, as I consider them really useful. I'd feel proud if I helped the community. But I'm not sure if I'm eligible to work in Police or Armed Forces in UK... but I think I'm this type of person who would be really good in army or navy, or air forces.
Work experience and internships (and volunteering). This is a tricky one. As I'm not financially independent, the preferable option for me is paid job. So I don't consider these kind of options. I have some work experience as well, so I think I've made the first step to get a proper job. Or I don't just understand what work experience and internship is about.
Further studies is something I would like to do and there is a information about how to get the loan and how to choose the area what to study. I will research it and evaluate. Maybe I'll do PhD or MSc.
In conclusion, the brochure is packed with useful information for final year students. I'd like to mention, that I've seen this brochure in Career Development Services, but apart from I didn't see it anywhere on Campus. If we make it more available to students that would be more beneficial for them. I know a guy who has graduated with 2:1 last May from Bradford Uni and still can't find a job. I'm wondering if he has seen this booklet. Another thing is to decide what do you want. You can't get something, if you don't know what it is.
I had a look on the 'Life after graduation' brochure. It seemed really helpful to me.First of all, there is a great list of resources available to help to find the job after graduation. I knew about Careers services and prospects.ac.uk, but didn't hear anything about careersadvice.dircet.gov.uk. I have accessed it and found so much information, advices and guidelines! I'm just wondering why I didn't come across earlier with this resource! Also there I found really handy to have a list of job vacancy websites. I will keep this brochure, because soon I will apply for graduate scheme or a job, so that will help me.However, I didn't find much information about graduate schemes specifically. For example, Times Top 100 Graduate employers wasn't mentioned, but I find it really good resource. But there is a website about regional graduate jobs - for Yorkshire as well.
Another option which broadened my views was Self-employment. I never thought about it seriously, but now I'm considering this possibility as well. But still, I think it's too risky to set up a business straight after graduation. I think it's better to have a job and experience first, as well as gain of financial independence.
I always liked careers in public sector, as I consider them really useful. I'd feel proud if I helped the community. But I'm not sure if I'm eligible to work in Police or Armed Forces in UK... but I think I'm this type of person who would be really good in army or navy, or air forces.
Work experience and internships (and volunteering). This is a tricky one. As I'm not financially independent, the preferable option for me is paid job. So I don't consider these kind of options. I have some work experience as well, so I think I've made the first step to get a proper job. Or I don't just understand what work experience and internship is about.
Further studies is something I would like to do and there is a information about how to get the loan and how to choose the area what to study. I will research it and evaluate. Maybe I'll do PhD or MSc.
In conclusion, the brochure is packed with useful information for final year students. I'd like to mention, that I've seen this brochure in Career Development Services, but apart from I didn't see it anywhere on Campus. If we make it more available to students that would be more beneficial for them. I know a guy who has graduated with 2:1 last May from Bradford Uni and still can't find a job. I'm wondering if he has seen this booklet. Another thing is to decide what do you want. You can't get something, if you don't know what it is.
Final Year Project - Week 8
Bad news - it's already week 8, time is my enemy.
Good news- I've decided on my FYP topic, started writing Introduction, Aims and Objectives and Literature Review. I have met my Supervisor last Friday and we discussed my theme. He told, that this is an appropriate topic suitable for my degree. I was really inspired by the meeting and started writing the very first bits last weekend. It feels so much better when you are clear with your roles and targets! I think people are scared of something what they don't know, that's why student's don't start writing, don't start research, don't start reading - they don't know what to start with and postpone this very first step until it's too late. But once you have started with something - even if it's just a meeting with your supervisor, or reading a book about how to write your FYP - you become closer to successful completion of you project.
I can see that my colleagues still struggle to choose their topic. Some students came over to the meeting for a first time, even it is week 8 already. So it really depends on motivation, time management and self-discipline. There are a couple of guys who really are doing well on their projects - they have idea, they have written material, they know resources going to be used. I think it's great! And it motivates me to be better as well.
As we have group meetings with our supervisor (around 8 students at a time) we can see each others' progress, mistakes, positive aspects of work done, so I feel I'm learning more than if I had 1 to 1 meeting with my supervisor.
Good news- I've decided on my FYP topic, started writing Introduction, Aims and Objectives and Literature Review. I have met my Supervisor last Friday and we discussed my theme. He told, that this is an appropriate topic suitable for my degree. I was really inspired by the meeting and started writing the very first bits last weekend. It feels so much better when you are clear with your roles and targets! I think people are scared of something what they don't know, that's why student's don't start writing, don't start research, don't start reading - they don't know what to start with and postpone this very first step until it's too late. But once you have started with something - even if it's just a meeting with your supervisor, or reading a book about how to write your FYP - you become closer to successful completion of you project.
I can see that my colleagues still struggle to choose their topic. Some students came over to the meeting for a first time, even it is week 8 already. So it really depends on motivation, time management and self-discipline. There are a couple of guys who really are doing well on their projects - they have idea, they have written material, they know resources going to be used. I think it's great! And it motivates me to be better as well.
As we have group meetings with our supervisor (around 8 students at a time) we can see each others' progress, mistakes, positive aspects of work done, so I feel I'm learning more than if I had 1 to 1 meeting with my supervisor.
Welcome to Outduction
Good afternoon everyone,
I'd like to write this blog both about my Outduction Intern Experience (OIE) and about my Final Year Experiences (FYE).
A bit about myself: I'm a Final Year BSc Technology Management Student at University of Bradford. I'm involved in Ecoversity Project (Making Uni more sustainable), I play in Uni Volleyball Team, I enjoy cooking and reading books. Also, I'm passionate about dancing and football.
OIE
Today was the first meeting with Outduction Team. I felt Ruth and Peter were friendly and supportive, they explained what are the aims and objectives of the projects. There were 5 Interns including me, and I find all of us are ready to co-operate and to contribute to Outduction progress.
I wish there were regular meetings for us, so we could report our actions, results and ideas, because effective communication is the key to success. I hope we will use NING for our discussions to fill the gap with virtual information exchange. Also I belive will find a time when most of us can attend.
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FYE
My Final Year Project (FYP). My FYP supervisor is a bit busy, so I find it difficult to arrange a meeting with him to review my project. Actually, I still don't know if my chosen topic is suitable for BSc FYP in terms of complexity, depth and appropriateness to the subject I'm studying. It's Week 7 already and it scares me. My draft topic is Decision Making for Health and Safety. I want to research how do companies interpret term "reasonably practicable" and develop decision making model in Health and Safety area, which would help H&S officers and advisors in companies, or managers, to analyse situation and implement best practices.
I find it a bit tricky to manage my time, because I'm fully loaded with things I have to do, but I feel happy about it. I know, that I will manage this things and I will dedicate sufficient time to all my commitments.
That's all for now.
Ta!
I'd like to write this blog both about my Outduction Intern Experience (OIE) and about my Final Year Experiences (FYE).
A bit about myself: I'm a Final Year BSc Technology Management Student at University of Bradford. I'm involved in Ecoversity Project (Making Uni more sustainable), I play in Uni Volleyball Team, I enjoy cooking and reading books. Also, I'm passionate about dancing and football.
OIE
Today was the first meeting with Outduction Team. I felt Ruth and Peter were friendly and supportive, they explained what are the aims and objectives of the projects. There were 5 Interns including me, and I find all of us are ready to co-operate and to contribute to Outduction progress.
I wish there were regular meetings for us, so we could report our actions, results and ideas, because effective communication is the key to success. I hope we will use NING for our discussions to fill the gap with virtual information exchange. Also I belive will find a time when most of us can attend.
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FYE
My Final Year Project (FYP). My FYP supervisor is a bit busy, so I find it difficult to arrange a meeting with him to review my project. Actually, I still don't know if my chosen topic is suitable for BSc FYP in terms of complexity, depth and appropriateness to the subject I'm studying. It's Week 7 already and it scares me. My draft topic is Decision Making for Health and Safety. I want to research how do companies interpret term "reasonably practicable" and develop decision making model in Health and Safety area, which would help H&S officers and advisors in companies, or managers, to analyse situation and implement best practices.
I find it a bit tricky to manage my time, because I'm fully loaded with things I have to do, but I feel happy about it. I know, that I will manage this things and I will dedicate sufficient time to all my commitments.
That's all for now.
Ta!
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