Preparing for Success At University: Knowledge and creativity

This study explores the importance of knowledge and creativity for success at university. It discusses how the learner is developed through a module and identifies challenges such as time management, homesickness, and transitioning to university life. The study provides ways to overcome these challenges.

Preparing for Success At
University: Knowledge
and creativity

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Question 1....................................................................................................................................3
Question 2....................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Knowledge and creativity is very important as knowledge is something which is gathered
through experiences while creativity is process to put information together to come up with new
results. The study will present overall experience of how student developed as a learner through
module. Further the report will examine future challenges through university course.
Question 1
Throughout the overall module, I have developed a good experience. Like, knowledge
creativity is very helpful tool that can be applied in various fields as it allows solving problems
in more innovative manner and broadens area of different perspectives (Huang and Wang, 2019).
It is very important aspect in present scenario, as individual discover new methods of thinking
while delivering quality output through digital literacy.
In my first week I learnt about the basic concepts of writing and drafting content in a
proper format that has helped me to develop my creativity into different areas that I have never
been explored. Moreover, basic skill has been enhanced through my previous experience and
qualifications. Writing in proper format has helped me to improve the efficiency in arranging the
content in way that can be easily interpreted and understood by the readers. Further, through this
learning I would be able to write detailed content in a short period and thus also helped me in
managing time. Through this, I am able to enhance my time management learning that helps in
future development. Also, with learning concepts of writing any content I was able to brush up
my basics and differentiate among writing various elements of style.
Second week was about improving my grammar and reading skills which is necessary for
today’s digital world where all the data is made available online through internet and readers can
get information regarding any content in very short period (MUAYAD and AL-Zamili, 2018).
Thus, I was more focused on reading those contents on internet where new words were used
systematically in a particular sentence. For example, a general topic on marketing was read by
me in detail to analyse how the author use the words to frame complex sentences in simpler
manner. Besides, I tried doing some research and started doing small write-ups to frame correct
sentences that has built up my confidence in my learning phase. Further, with use of excellent
resources both online and print like English courses has helped me to use grammar in correct
manner with related topics.

In the third week, I was focused on developing my communication and writing skills
which has helped me to write structured reports with minimum plagiarism. This was a little time-
consuming for me as I have not written it before and thus it becomes little difficult for me to
apply it on daily basis as the module demands to write in context of third person. This learning
process has helped me to enhance this skill by avoiding distractions and searching a way in
which things could be solved in easier ways. For example, I have learned to put accurate
references in my content with the least possible mistakes so that readers can easily outline the
source through which information is used. Further I have learned how to expand the basic
sentences into more elaborate manner by writing an outline of draft.
Question 2
The first major challenge that I faced for university course was that homesickness as
everything there can be found to be new and different for me. Even though I will be meeting and
making lot of new friends but things might be difficult for me as I miss my old life and friends.
However, digital technology has helped me to connect with old folks in an easier manner (Ting
and et.al., 2020). Further I preoccupied with thoughts such as things would be similar in
university like homemade food, timely sleep, regular morning walks etc. but rather I was longing
for old routines, culture, places, etc. Therefore, I overcome this problem through sharing my
thoughts through various activities, going around for a walk, giving myself time to adjust into
new places etc.
Another challenge was transitioning to university life where I have to manage the
differences between the university and high school. I have expectations that there would not be
major changes in my daily routine of carrying out tasks. However, things were completely
different as certain challenges have to be faced such that I have to become more responsible for
all the duties assigned to me, makes effective notes, run into various workshops so that no
relevant topic is missed etc. I was able to overcome this problem through developing leadership
qualities by becoming active learner and listener that helped me to solve university problem in
more systematic manner. Also, I talk to professors so that I am able to get them know better and
solve all my problems in easier manner.
Time management which means ability to use the time in productive manner so that
things can be completed on time (Aeon and Aguinis, 2017). This was another challenge for me

as I was not able to manage all the things on time when workload was very high or teaching
method was unfamiliar to me which created problems in knowing things easily. Also, I took lot
of time in understanding various new strategies and redesigning various courses. Certain
expectations were that I do not have to make to-do lists for a day as all assignments and courses
were made according to the set schedule calendar for the year but this was opposite as due to
certain circumstances timely management of activities could not be made possible and have to
made on time through individual efforts. I have learned to overcome this challenge with the help
of google calendar in which time to carry out all the activities was clearly specified so that there
is no mismanagement.
Moreover, health is very important factor to live sustainable life for a long period
(Olivera, Beaven and Metcalfe, 2018). Health should be of prior importance and having a good
physical health can be considered as a challenge because of having constant feeling of
anxiousness, hesitation, sickness etc. as I was not able to take out time for myself. However, I
would have great support from all my teammates for academic success and knowledge but initial
days high level of work pressures, worries, academic performance affects the growth. I have
overcome this through seeking a support mechanism through which I can consult various things
and create level of satisfaction and persistence.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it can be summarized that creativity is continuous process and students
must enhance knowledge to use it in various fields. Further the study has concluded that how
learner is developed during this module by identifying various challenges such as time
management, health factor, homesickness etc. and identified ways to overcome such challenges.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Aeon, B. and Aguinis, H., 2017. It’s about time: New perspectives and insights on time
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Huang, C. F. and Wang, K. C., 2019. Comparative analysis of different creativity tests for the
prediction of students’ scientific creativity. Creativity Research Journal. 31(4). pp.443-447.
MUAYAD, S. and AL-Zamili, H. K., 2018. The relationship of functional grammer theory in
getting grammar information for students. Al-Adab Journal. (127).
Olivera, A., Beaven, M. A. and Metcalfe, D. D., 2018. Mast cells signal their importance in
health and disease. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 142(2). pp.381-393.
Ting, D. S. W. and et.al., 2020. Digital technology and COVID-19. Nature medicine. 26(4).
pp.459-461.