REFLECTION ON MEETING MY ACADEMIC ADVISOR

This was my very first time I got the opportunity to meet my academic advisor Dr. Sharifah Sophia which happen to be my Sociology lecturer. Honestly, I felt very close to her after that discussion and she helped me in a lot of stuffs. Never knew she is a very understanding, kind, friendly lecturer and im glad I did now. 

During the session, Dr. Sharifah helped and advised us in :

a) getting to know our learning styles and how to improve them to revise our subjects.

b) she also asked whether we have any problems in each subject and ways to overcome them.

c) how to handle group assignments like a pro and the need to work in groups

d) involve in more college activities to release stress and gain new experiences.

e) how to manage time between studies and other activities.

f) getting use to this new environment will take some time.

g) ways to find revision notes and how to study consistently and not to stress at the very last minute.

h) a lot of motivation messages.

i) focused on our attendances.

REFLECTION TOWARDS THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. MY ASPIRATION :

My aspiration studying in the FSS (Faculty of social sciences) as a first year student is, I would like to get to know more new people here as this is a very new environment for me who is coming from the peninsular Malaysia. I would also like to know more about people as the faculty itself studies the scientific study of human society and social relationships. Being a student of the anthropology and sociology course, my wish is to get into the dean list and represent the whole faculty one fine day.  ✅

2. MY EXPERIENCE :

It has been two months since I got enrolled in this faculty and I can confidently say that I love being in this faculty. Although, some people might not understand what do social science students study about or think it is an inconsequential studies; I would proudly say that all the courses we have in this faculty are far more interesting to study about and these courses will be very helpful in the future working world. I am having a wonderful experience because I love what I study and I am glad I got what I asked for. Moreover, I am waiting to experience more new stuffs here in my upcoming years.

3. ADVANTAGE BEING IN THIS FACULTY :

In my point of view, one of the advantages studying in the faculty of social sciences is we get to think like a social scientist which actually makes our thinking skill a lot more broader and solve many social problems. They have had profound effects on every part of society, which makes us one of the important person in the society. By studying social studies, we are becoming better informed about how societies should be put together. For example, one area of social science is sociology. Social sciences not only help students in gaining analytical and reasoning skills, but also prepare them for multifaceted career. 🔺

REFLECTION FROM THE MENTAL TALK ON 2nd OCTOBER

1. MY OWN MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION:
* My own mental health is currently normal and good whereby i have a good stress management and always seek advice from my family and close friends when i feel like I need to be motivated. I also carry out some useful and fun activities to relax myself from time to time. Other than that, having a good rest and a great mindset helps me having a good and normal mental health. :)

2. MY INPUT FROM THE TALK:
* From the mental talk i learnt that we should not underestimate someone is going through tough mental health conditions. We must let them know that they are not alone and if we can't help them we should not make them feel worst; but bring them to a proper person to help them seek help. I also learnt that we can heal our own mental health when its at the starting phase which is usually stress by our own self. For example, doing meditation, exercising, talk to close people about their problems and so on are one of them. There are also indicators when our stress level increases and gets into the phase of depression. The speaker also said these mental disorders experience many psychological, social, and economic challenge. If these mental illness has not been treated it can lead to suicide and many more worse conditions. Last but not least, if someone you know or even yourself is having difficulties with their mental health, please seek for help; you are not alone.❤️

3. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH:
* I would like to improve my mental health by reading more positive books which tells great quotes to motivate myself and make myself feel good. I would also like to change my stress as my motivation to work harder and push myself more in a good way to achieve my goals. I want myself to constantly remember that " everything happens for a reason and there is a good reason behind that reason" because i tend to forget it sometimes. 

REFLECTION ON ME

NAME : DANUSHA A/P GUNASEGARAN

FACULTY : SOCIAL SCIENCE (FSSK)

PROGRAM : ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY (WA14)

UNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA SARAWAK (UNIMAS)

COURSE : PPD 1041 (GROUP 13)





*busy making my dreams come true🌟*