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The Mum Method

 Earlier this week I had my first 1:1 Skype call with Adesola, in this call we talked through Module One in a little more detail and I had the opportunity to give Adesola an insight on my history and how I've gotten to this point in my journey.

For anyone that is remotely interested, the road to get here could most certainly be likened to the M1, in the height of summer, when they decide to do 5 junctions worth of roadworks! To save me from blabbering on, this is the third time I have set out to do this course so it already feels like I've reached a milestone by getting this far!

After the call I decided to have another go at reading through the Module One handbook and much to my disappointment I was still really struggling to get my head around what was actually being asked of me. I've not been in a classroom or an academic setting for almost 8 years now and at this point I think to say I was a little rusty would be an understatement. I've never struggled academically, I was very lucky at school and often understood tasks and requirements from the get go so I can already see how this course is going to be a huge hurdle for me to overcome - but I know I will get there with help from my peers, my supervisor and my secret weapon...

I give you... The Mum Method!

Now I know what you're all thinking, because I do have a flair for the dramatic, but she is my absolute go to and I know she is going to be a huge part of getting me through this. I re-read the Module One objectives to her and she helped me put the language into something I would understand. By the end I not only felt more at ease but I could see multiple directions that I could take my essay in and I couldn't be more ready to dive in.

I suppose what I'm getting at is to not be afraid to reach out to anyone for help not just your supervisor and fellow peers but a parent, a sibling, a friend. All it takes is for someone to maybe word something slightly different or describe something in a way you hadn't thought of and the penny will drop. 

Here's to the first of many penny dropping moments.

Over and out - G x

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  1. Rhian GillSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM

    Ah I couldn't agree more G, we have to reach out and ask questions. There's nothing wrong with that. We're in this together girl :) excited to read more of your blogs. Rhi x

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  2. Jen CooperSeptember 28, 2020 at 2:57 AM

    I can totally relate. Having not been in an academic setting for many years trying to get my head around the handbook is challenging. Lucky you having such a lovely Mum to help you decipher it 👍
    Look forward to reading more of your posts, Jen

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  3. Jen CooperSeptember 28, 2020 at 3:00 AM

    I can totally relate. Having not been in an academic setting for many years trying to get my head around the handbook is challenging. Lucky you having such a lovely Mum to help you decipher it 👍
    Look forward to reading more of your posts, Jen

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