Not only it has been a month since I left my country to study abroad in the UK, but it also a term has passed. In this very first term, I have gained a lot of knowledge, made friend whom are from different countries and had an amazing experienced.
It cannot be denied that Foundation course is extremely intensive and required hard-working. I have to work really hard, read loads of books and do tons of research on the Internet. In contrast to the way I was taught in Vietnam, which is passive, I have to search information for my own beside taking notes in class, actively ask questions if I do not understand. Every two weeks, all of Foundation students have exams or assessments for each subject so the amount of work is huge and focusing is important.
I study Economics, Accounting, FES, and CIT in the first term and these subjects’ marks have a significant impact on my total percentage at the end of the course. At first, I thought that Economics was impossible to understand as I have never learned it before. However, it turns out to be my favorite subjects among all. It is not just about theory, but also about how to interpret the economy or apply it to life. On the other hand, Accounting involves in calculating and logical thinking. It helps me to understand what is a Double Entry Booking, Asset or Liability…. We calculate and practice a lot of exercises in class. It is easy to make mistakes if attention is not paid.
At the beginning of the course, I have enrolled Economics Book Club. Yes! Everyone must be afraid or think this club is boring and students might fall as sleep during the period. I have thought exactly the same as everyone else because I was so afraid whenever I had to read books before. However, things have changed as I joined this book club. Besides reading an Economics book called “Poor Economics” by 2 famous economists, all the members of the club have an opportunity to talk about their point of view about the life, society, government, crimes or public services and we will all discuss it together. Sometimes, the tutor gives us a lot of fascinating examples to illustrate, tells us stories that he had experienced himself or funny stories of is childhood. This Enrichment Program has widened my knowledge and deepen my understanding in many levels. Taking part in this club was a pleasure and I enjoyed it.
During the first term, I have met a lot of new friends from all over the world. I have a chance to know more about their culture traditional and history. Not only international friends, but I also met a substantial number of Vietnamese students living in Brighton. It is easy to get homesick at first, but as time pass by and with the help of Vietnamese students who were very friendly and helpful, I got over it. We help each other whenever they needed as a family. In the evening, we eat dinner together and gossip, which is a way to release stress after class. In the week, we go to the library to collect the materials which are the necessity for the subjects or just listen to music. At the weekend, we try to finish our homework as soon as possible and hang out together all day.
In conclusion, this term has been an interesting journey. I would never be able to archive any of these without supported from my amazing friends, teachers, and family. Especially Bellerbys’s teachers and staff, they were very kind and willing to help me when I need. In the next term, I will learn harder and even harder in order to show my achievements to all my supporters. My goal is to progress into a top ranked university in the UK and I will try my best.
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