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Over and out... for now

 I can't even explain the overwhelming sense of accomplishment I feel after completing my presentation this morning but this photo of me in NZ from 2019 pretty much sums it up!!


Firstly a huge well done to Jen, Olivia, Clare, Shelley, Katie, Roanne, Alys, Chloe and Olivia for your presentations. I feel like I have learnt so much from your short presentations alone and the information and ideas you shared were enriching and have given me even more to think about in regards to our wider industry!

The journey I have been on throughout the BAPP course has definitely had its ups and downs and on more than one occasion I felt like giving up because I didn't know if I was on the right track or not. My advice to anyone in Module 2, Module 1 or even people considering the BAPP course is to try your best to be open minded to the experience and accept that there really is never a right or wrong answer.

Reflecting on my journey has highlighted just how much I have grown as both a practitioner and as a learner and I am grateful that I stuck it out because the sense of pride I feel right now not just for myself but for all my fellow Module 3's that I know have probably had similar journeys is immense!

Wishing everyone presenting tomorrow the best of luck for the final part of our BAPP journey :) 

See you all on the other side 

x



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