I still remember my first day at
university. Obviously, I don’t remember all the details since it was ages ago,
but I do remember special things.
But to set you in the context, let
me tell you I did translation first but I was not sure I wanted that. However,
I decided I would finish and then study sociology. I finished my course and
started working as a translator and teacher. I also got to interpret stuff and
I found it really fun and the money was Ok. This is why I thought; maybe I
should get a teaching degree after all. I started looking at the possibilities
around and wasn’t too impressed. So I decided to go away.
My first day at pedagogy was very
exciting. Most classmates seemed younger and really nervous. I remember this
very formal teacher talking to us about Education and the importance of being a
teacher with a vocation. He also mentioned some really interesting facts about epistemology,
followed by curriculum, assessment, and didactics, which made me think, “This
is where I need to be”. I listened to all these words as if they were said to
me only and I really got engaged. This class was more like a lecture, the teacher spoke mostly.
Then, we had the break and had
some coffee with my classmates who mostly had found the speech really boring
and meaningless. I remember having a nice chat with Gabriela, we spoke about
music and also different places where you could teach. It was a nice day and
I’ll never forget that particular first class.
The second class on learning
theories was not as fun. I think it had to do with the teacher's
Style.
Later I have done several diplomas and my MA. As for sociology, is still on waiting
list...
How about you? Talk about your
first day at university. Mention:
How you felt
What the first few classes were
like
Who you spoke to
What you did
Anything else you find relevant.
Write a minimum of 200 words and four comments in total.
