The Final Reflection

I would have to say that this is one of the modules that I have truly enjoyed doing through my whole time at university. It had helped me go though my career options based on not just my degree but also my interest and hobbies as it made me realise my good qualities within myself that I have never seen as a great potential for my future.

How my University experience changed me a person.

Science being the only subject being good at on GCSE and Alevels, it made sense for me to pursue science (specifically biology). Which I did.

While living in a big city such as that of Birmingham I have decided to go full out and and step out of my comfort zone so I applied a Biotechnology course in Bangor University, a place of study in between the beautiful mountains and the sea, it was more like a holiday. When I was offored a place, I was glad. Only on my first night in Bangor in a new room, in a new bed. It hit me like a brick. And here is where the adventure begins.

Other than meeting great people and forming new friends, I have took advantage of Bangor University’s free clubs and society. I have joined Powerlifting, PhotoSoc, American Football and Lacrosse during my days in university. Obviously I didn’t have time to do all of them at the same time. But I wish I did. I have to remind myself that Im in university for a degree.

Some may say see these clubs and societies as a negative as they pose a distraction to our degree. Which I do understand In a way but, what others don’t see is that these clubs and societies could also awaken student and cause some self discovering. I, myself have gone through this, I have learnt so much from clubs and societies that has change my way of life. Before university I only work on my own, quiet, shy, lacking in confidence. Dreaming in working inside my own little bubble in a lab, a lot more of an introvert. My experience in university doing these extracurriculars along side my course gained me important skills not just in life but also in a work environment such as working in a team efficiently, handling great responsibilities. Most importantly it made me a lot more confident.

I am going to be brutally honest. My university experience is amazing but both my course and extracurricular activities made me realised that I’m not in love with the sciences that I thought. I have came to a realisation that I do not want to work in a 9 to 5 job inside a laboratory anymore.

What now?

My time at University has made me reevaluate what I want to do in the future as a career.

• Powerlifting, as captain, I have greatly enjoyed being in charge and handling great responsibilities by making difficult decisions.
• WUOTC, as an officer cadet for the army made me realise how much I enjoy the great practicality and adventures of the outdoors.
• WUOTC, Lacrosse and American football and working with my committee for powerlifting all have one thing in common. They have all gained me the skills to work in a team and made me realise that working solo is not always the best.

I want to work in an active and fitness orientated job that involves team work and a great sense of management, responsibility and a taste adventure.

I desire to work in the British Army as a Environmental Health Technitian. It ticks all of the experiences I have enjoyed during my time at University while still maintaining my initial interest in Science (Biology).

What have I done so far?

I have applied to be an Environmental Health Technician as my first option and a Communication Systems Operator as my second. I am in the process of the application and will have been invited for a AOSB Briefing on the 29th-30th June.

Whats the plan?

I will do 2 years as a reserve and If I still enjoy it, I will transfer as a regular (Full time). During my 2 years of reserve, I will be using my extra time as a freelance photographer shooting special events and travel the world. In the far future after I retire from the Army I will open up a Camera and Photography shop. Which I could hopefully earn the money to become a landlord and build a resort on my family’s purchesed land in Philippines.

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