The third post is a little walk down the memory lane.. Not too distant a memory but a little write up about my work in the University of Leicester...The Intriguing Experience of the Personal Tutor Research Project.....
It just seems like yesterday when I was chosen as one of the Education researchers for the personal tutor project and I was leaping around in the Percy Gee building.. And here I am after six months penning down a whirlwind of emotions about my project so far.
How do I begin? ‘ It’s truly been an amazing experience.. I have learnt a lot’ and many more of these lines may sound so patent.. but I mean each and every ‘letter’ that I pen down today.. I have become a totally different ‘ me’ since the time I have been involved with this project. The 8 am meetings which sounded quite tedious to be a part of in the beginning– has now become an extended family for me. A common purpose knitted all of us together… and I truly feel greatly enthused by our project. I love the fact that all of us are always bombarding ideas and extending our help all the time- which speaks volumes about our involvement.
The Personal tutor group is truly wonderful to be a part of! We are growing each day- getting to know more about each other- Sharing moments of mirth and sadness over cups of coffee and cookies .. And never letting the spirit in us die down. I truly love all our staff members and the way they are guiding us through every 8am meeting.. I miss James who was treat to work with.. But the show must go on..
This experience is indeed enriching.. A platform to express all my ideas.. However eccentric they may sound! I thank everybody who has helped me grow in every possible way so far and who has given me the faith that I am meant for ‘a greater good’.. I am meant for something that can make a difference..
As an International student I feel proud to be associated with such a project which will not only benefit the students but which has also helped me become the ‘ Ashmita’ I always wished to be- A voice for many ‘Ashmita’s’ who have not had a chance to be a part of this project!
I am looking forward to all the umpteen number of tasks waiting to be bestowed on me and I promise to give all my efforts in completing them. I am literally dreading the last day of our work. I swear I am going to be the worst specimen of a cry- baby! I love my job.. and I love my group.. and I loveeeeee being a part of something which has helped me become a whole lot more confident.. Meticulous.. and important for others. In a nutshell.. this is one of the best experiences of my life that I shall cherish forever!
My role in the Advertising and Promotion Group
I volunteered to be a part of the Promotion group as I was quite enthused in being a part of the Launch of our personal tutor group project. It was really fun to give inputs on how to get our word across to all the students and how to get them to believing in the project with the same conviction as we researchers do.
I understood how to really get the students understanding how their individual response can actually create a difference for the future and as a part of the promotion group I did have a chance to exercise my ability to convince and motivate everyone.
I have been part of Lecture shout outs where I have made it a point to get everyone involved as far as I can. I tried to convert the blank faces to ‘nodding’ responses.. And made it a point to run around and get as many students and staff to be a part of our research by filling in the questionnaires. I have greatly improved on my public – speaking skills.. And I know I can make everyone hear me out now-
Eye contact and many smiles and a lot of passion has got me to becoming more and more confident about myself. I love my role and I am trying my level best to get our posters seen at different venues and get people actually thinking and believing that they themselves are the actors playing their part in this Brilliant project of ours! I have met some amazing people through this role. I have some great friends as well and I love being a part of something that gets me running around! SO here’s to many more running around and motivating sessions to come- I welcome them with arms wide open I love my role.. And I truly love my members. Thanks again for having the Looney me around. Cheers
Well , The Research work is over.. and the Report has been handed in and implemented as well.. This writing seems a tad bit old but I can shall never forget the moments that I have spent in the workplace.. The ARC and the people I have met and interacted with will forever be in my heart.. I love them all specially ALysoun and Gemma Riley , James and Ilim for being really close to me and guiding me at every step :) Its been a WOnderful year and an exciting and dynamic workplace and project to be a part of :)
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