Preparing for Success At University: Knowledge and Creativity

FY026 Preparing for
Success At University:
Knowledge and Creativity

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.......................................................................................................................3
1. Reflection of experience of learner course................................................................3
2. Ways to approach future challenges and expectations of a university course..........4
CONCLUSION...................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES..................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
In order to get success as students, it is very necessary to have some skills which
can help the student in expressing their views with full confidence. The essay below is a
reflective report where the learner will present the experience of attending a course of
skills enhancement which will prove to be very beneficial for the learner. It will also
focus on the ways in which this knowledge can be implemented in the future for
resolving various issues raised from any aspect.
MAIN BODY
1. Reflection of experience of learner course
I experienced lot many things in the course of skills’ enhancement. It can be
identified that it is very necessary for the learners to develop various skills such as
creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, communication, collaboration,
information management, adaptability etc. I was very excited as I got the opportunity to
enhance my existing skills and to develop the new ones. Before attending the course, I
faced many problems in facing the people in interviews, groups etc. because these
skills were lacking in me which made me less confident and demotivated (Rahmati,
Yusrizal and Hasan, 2017). I even was unable to work in a team as I didn’t practice
team working skills. The course followed both the approaches: theoretical and practical.
I was little nervous at the initial stages of the course as I hesitated in saying and asking
anything considering others to be more intelligent than me. The course was divided in
various sections according to the time schedule.
The first section consisted of the creative skills. This was chosen as first topic as in
order to compete in this dynamic world, it is must for the learner to be creative and
innovative. Through creativity, I learned to communicate my ideas and passions. It
made me realize that I am good at theoretical knowledge which was taught before many
years but I need to be creative to brush up my concepts. The next session consisted of
problem solving skills. Through this, I realized that one must be able to solve the
problems by itself, as it is necessary in surviving and thriving in the present and future.
In order to solve various problems, a person must have problem solving skills which
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