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To be frank, I have no idea or whatsoever how to start writing this blog. This is because this week’s blog post is somewhat different from the previous posts which have at least a theme or main topic to discuss about. (Not that I do not have writer’s block when I do the previous posts!) This week post is rather different and interesting as I have to write about my reflections on how I have changed throughout the course.


In fact, this is actually my first ever blog and before that, I have absolutely no idea how to set up a blog. Eventually, I learnt how to do it which was actually pretty easy! Flashback to the first day of class, I intrigued by why I took this course in the first place when the workload was unimaginably heavy! However, the subsequent classes changed my opinion of the course bit by bit and I was in fact looking forward to classes every week. As compared to the other modules, this module is one that is entirely different as it focuses on students’ interaction with each other and gone were the days where I would doze off when the tutor is writing solutions to tutorial questions on the whiteboard.

After reading through my first blog post again, I feel that my understanding of effective communication have changed greatly! Undeniably, those points that I have included in my blog were true, yet, they were only the verbal aspects of effective communication. There are, in fact, more to effective communication than just verbal aspects and they include writing minutes, agendas, resumes and job application letters. Similarly, I have gone through a mock interview and gave an oral presentation to an ‘authorized’ crowd. All in all, I feel that I have learnt a lot through this course and I will definitely apply these skills that I have attained whenever necessary!

Ultimately, I feel that I have become more open and ‘daring’ in voicing out my opinions and any ideas that I have. Moreover, I have also come to know the class better and built lasting friendships which is something that I can never have done in other tutorial classes. This is definitely an enriching experience that I have gained much from. Having gone through all my previous blog posts, I feel that my recent posts are showing a more personal touch when compared to the very first few posts that I have written!