Wednesday, November 26, 2014
The Last Say
Personal Development class is coming to an end. Although it has only been a short four days, I've learned much more about myself. I admit that classes were kinda draggy and boring but it is also an advantage as we have more time to finish up our work. I love my teacher as she is jolly and kind.
Through Personal Development class, I have learned my learning style. This will help me so much in the future as I can focus on the best way I study. From that small and quick activity I was able to meet 4 new friends and their learning styles too. I also had a moment to sit and think about my niche and incompetence. This helped me know myself better, so I'd know which part of myself to improve. My teacher also gave us an opportunity to share our inspirations, it was a boost of confidence when googling for information. It made me feel so motivated and filled with positivity in life. I was also asked to research on my future career and I have learned more about the field i'm about to take part in. I was introduced to various new learning styles such as the D.I.E.P, S.W.O.T and S.M.A.R.T goals. I used the S.M.A.R.T goals method to plan a goal and i'm confident that I would be able to achieve it by the time set. I am so glad I attended Personal Development class for my final Malaysian Studies. Its is not everyday that we are offered a chance to think about ourselves.
Smart Goals
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Future Career
My ambition is to be the head of Human Resources.
Human resources makes up the work force of an organisation. They are responsible for departments such as employee relations, training and development, executive administration, employment and many more.
To take hold the title of a human resources, a student is required to graduate with a degree in either business, business psychology or psychology. It is highly required to get a Masters to raise the starting salary before working your way to the top. Psychology is strongly recommended as a human resources often deals with people. It is an advantage to understand the human behaviour when dealing with employees. English is also a necessity when taking up your degree. A strong english background would be beneficial.
I would like to work in a large company in Malaysia because I do not want to leave my family. I am quite flexible, any company is fine. I am confident that I will manage the employees well, no matter where I work.
I would need to improve my Psychology as it is my weaker subject compared to English. I would also have to join more socialising events which will lead me closer to success.
Reflective Essay
OPENING A NEW DOOR WITHIN MYSELF.
Description
“We would like to help you get in the University of your choice”. This is my college’s motto. A university of my choice? How could I choose a university of my choice if I don't even know what I want to study or what I want to do? What do I want to be? What do I actually like? My mom has always told me to grab hold of myself and find who I truly am, but I have never, not once stop for a second to know myself. Who am I? Am I a selfless person? Am I creative or am I alert? What are my traits? So to get to know myself better, I went to take a career test in my college. The first time I walked in, a kind and warm hearted lady told me that I needed to make an appointment to take the test, and so I did. It was a Tuesday when I met Ms.A, my counsellor. I was asked to answer a series of boring questions and a part of my personality was inked on a piece of paper that glided out from a printer on the front desk. However, a person’s personality isn't simply determined by the brains of a questionnaire. Objectively clicking the mouse on either A, B, C or D, a hundred times isn't going to get you any accurate answers about me. Ms.A gently grabbed the piece of paper from the printer’s tray and invited me into a discussion room. The room was green and there were a few comfy looking sofa’s. She told me to sit anywhere I wanted, so I did. I dropped my bag on the corner of the comfiest looking sofa and sinked in. Ms.A had a kind and friendly look. For hours, she listened to me talk and only prompt me with questions from time to time.
Interpret
“How could a person be so patient and calm?” I thought to myself. Because I didn't know much about myself, so she asked me if I liked books. No! I hate books, but I do read interesting ones. “Who would read boring books?” She said and laugh. From there I realised that that its true, different people has different interest and I saw where our conversation was leading to. I told her I’ve read the Hunger Games trilogy and Divergent trilogy. Both stories shared the plot of survival. I’ve learned that I envy bravery thus enjoy reading these books. Ms.A also asked what I’ve wanted to be when I was a kid. Truthfully, I said “swimming instructor, firefighter, doctor and a princess” I told her how I liked saving lives and also wearing a lab coat cause it looked cool. Well every girls dream was to be a princess, to live the easy life and look fabulous. We also moved on to my family matters where I shared that my parents are divorced and I live with my mom and my brother. My father is useless as he has never supported the three of us (my mom, brother and I). Not physically nor financially, but I still respect him as my dad because that is something that cannot be changed. Ms.A told me that I am a strong person for coping with what my family has been through.
Evaluate
Through that session, I learned so much about myself. Just by looking back at experiences I've been through, I am able to grab bits and piece of me and puzzle them up to who I am and who I want to be. I’ve learned that only you know yourself best. Memories lies within our mind, and only we are able to recall them. It is what we’ve done, how we react to situations and what we say. It is those sparks of unconscious act that shapes who we are.
Plan
Understanding yourself, is something many people don't poses. It's a skill many people fail to learn till they are much older. I am glad I understand myself better, at least this would help me set a clear path for where I want to go. And it is okay if I have interpreted myself wrongly, because nobody is perfect. A harsh fall would leave you with pain and scars, and that would remind you, never to repeat your mistakes.
SWOT Analysis
Strength
Academic
English is my best subject
Grade 6 in Piano
I play the guitar and ukelele
Personal
Strong leadership skills
Good at coping with life
Good at coping with life
I know 6 languages
Caring
Good at touching peoples hearts
Quick learner
I can bake yummy stuff
Able to sleep for 24 hours straight
Honest and straight to the point
Weaknesses
Academic
Queen of procrastinating
Maths is my worst subject
I never do my homework
Personal
Stubborn personality
Lazy and fat
Sometimes speak to harshly
Opportunities
Academic
Financially supported to study overseas
Parents support anything I want to study or learn
Personal
Able to travel overseas every year
Able to get almost anything I want
Having a muslim best friend that family accepts me as their family
Threat
Academic
Cannot study in an environment with sound
Not a genius
Need to do a lot of exercises to achieve good grades
Personal
My weaknesses
My Inspiration
"Fall down seven times, stand up eight"
Its okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them.
Appreciate every moment because life is limited.
Stay strong and never give up.
Buddies Leaning Styes
I am a Visual and Audio learner. Through my group I met Andrea, Trixie, Cheryl, Shuh Kee, Julia, and Ting Jiuan. Among us, 4 are visual learners. Julia and I are Visual and Audio learners and Shuh Kee is an Audio learner. Everyone in my group listens to music while studying except Ting Jiuan and I. Andrea highlights important information when studying and Cheryl purely reads. I cannot listen to music while studying because I tend to sing along, however i learn best when I teach. I also like to listen when people teach me and I sometimes remember diagrams and pages.
Something about me!
Name : Celine Gan
Student ID : 1401G25226
Graduating month & year : November 2014
Subjects taken :
- Psychology
- Accounting
- Economics
- English as Second Language
- Mathemathical Studies
Learning style : Audio and Visual
Interest : Singing, Shopping, Chatting with friends...
Future career : Human Resources
University of my choice : Monash Malaysia
