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I have really enjoyed my first week as a UWS BA1 Education student.

I was quite anxious and worried about starting university as a mature student because I expected to be, very much, older than my cohort. I was pleasantly surprised to find others of a similar age to myself and, also, that the younger students are very friendly and I have things in common with them.

Much of my first week has been focused on communication and I have really enjoyed it. The communication lectures and workshops have been eye opening for me and have made me think, more than I ever have, about how I communicate and how I can build on my communication skills.

I am very aware that I become very nervous when speaking out in group settings, however, I have set myself a challenge to help to overcome this. I will speak out, if I have something to say, when in group settings. I hope that this will help to build my confidence and will put me more at ease when faced with these challenges.

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My first week at UWS has been very exciting although slightly nerve-racking. I came straight from 6th year at school and was unsure about what i was coming to. As soon as i entered the main doors on the first morning i immediately felt at ease as everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The first lecture was full of information ranging from things like school placements to assessments. I really enjoyed getting to know more about the course especially from some BA2 students about what to expect in the coming months. I continue to look forward to the year ahead in BA1 and working alongside other people.

The expectations that I had for University were very different from it’s reality. At first I thought my induction week would have been many, many stalls, icebreakers and many, many nights out. However, I quickly came to realise that UWS was different – in a good way. In terms of Education we got a real feel for what was to expect. There was no sugar-coating which personally gave me the honest opinion that I needed. Everyday was full and enjoyable, each workshop taking me out of my comfort zone and making me think outside of the box. Already I feel ready to face the challenges ahead, I know that there will be difficult times but overall I am willing to push myself and I am looking forward to the next four years of the course.

My first two weeks at UWS have been full of learning. As I have came straight from High School I was unsure of what to expect. My first thoughts were that it was extremely over-whelming and not what I imagined. However, on the first day everyone was really helpful and I was made to feel comfortable and settled. We were straight into learning. I expected to come in to ice breakers and different simple activities but instead we were given powerpoints of information. As I have worked my way through the first two weeks of University I have gained more knowledge and understanding on the information in the course. I have also enjoyed meeting lots of new people. I feel from this i have widely developed on my communication skills. I am looking forward to the next year of education.

It has been a very quick 3 weeks. Life at University is completely different from what I expected it to be!

I have enjoyed every minute of my experience so far, it has allowed my to be more confident in myself as an individual. Angela’s first workshop with us  “getting to know you” was a great experience and was really helpful in the sense that it allowed ourselves to get to know the rest of the people on the same course as us. So now I know more than just faces, now I can put names to those faces!

I’m looking forward to beginning my journey here at the University of the West of Scotland!

When I first started University, I was nervous to start but excited to meet new people. I am loving University so far and love the modules I have chosen. I am happy I am giving french another try and I am driven to be able to eventually speak french fluently. I’ve met lovely people who I have a lot in common with which I was nervous that I wouldn’t so Im excited for these next 4 years to start my career and get to know people more.

My first week of uni i found it to be a scary new experience as i was unsure if i would make new friends along with would this course be for me. However, as soon as i arrived i knew i was in the right course and i have already made a good group of friends. I am very much looking forward to these next 4 years.