Reflective Essay: University Journey, Challenges, and Growth

This essay provides a reflective account of the author's university experience, specifically focusing on the transition from the Italian to the UK university system. It details the initial challenges, including difficulties in adapting to the new academic environment and the pressure to achieve good grades. The essay highlights the author's strategies for overcoming these challenges, such as focusing on self-improvement, developing writing and communication skills through workshops, and engaging in social interactions. Key themes include time management, teamwork, and the ability to stay focused on tasks, which helped the author to meet deadlines and achieve high grades. The essay concludes by emphasizing the positive impact of these experiences on personal and professional development, including increased maturity and the ability to work effectively in teams. The author's experience underscores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to learning.

Personal reflective
At the beginning of my university journey I was feeling a bit lost with the UK university
system because it is completely different from the Italian one. I found it hard to adapt to it, I
felt that it could negatively affect my grades and my ability to succeed in my studies. I was
even thinking to go back. But thanks to my positivity and self-confidence; as I started
working hard, I focused on improving myself in all areas that helped me to achieve a high
grade and managing work at the same time to achieve my targets. I focused on developing
myself as a skilled person. I started attending workshops to develop and improve my writing
and communication skills. I also started getting to socialise with people in university which
is not very easy for a shy person like me and sharing different ideas and experiences
related to work.
However, I consider myself to be a good listener, punctual with attendance history and a
task focussed person which is very important when you are working in a group.
In one of my experiences while working in a group, I observed, that our deadlines was near
and the group wasn't working well because lot of arguments happened, but my focus on the
tasks helped me to stay focused on our goal. Task focus has always been one of my strengths
which made me stay on the right path till end.
My organisational and time management skills lead me towards meeting deadlines and
completing different task within the stipulated time with a very good grade. Being organised
also allows me to work professionally and quickly.
I feel like am more matured and professional now. Teamwork has taught me how to take
initiatives and be a good team player. I feel that overall; it has been a positive experience.
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