Today started well. As usual, I arrived at uni very early before eight simply because I cannot stand traffic and I like the peace and quiet of driving without being in a hurry.
Our first lecture did not take place as the lecturer's vehicle broke down somewhere on their way to our campus. Most of us were disappointed as we were looking forward to the lecture. I was disappointed too but sometimes these things happen and one just moves on. I had read the previous day so I had an idea what was to be taught so I took the opportunity to reminisce on what I had studied. I also got an opportunity to chat to one of the students whom I had not spoken to before. It was a good socialising moment and one that was much appreciated.
Our next lecturer was so good and passionate about the subject that I completely got blown away. Talk of a motivating lecture...this one nailed right on the head! It was delivered with precision. Marvelous teaching and sound knowledge of the subject. I admired the lecturer and a light bulb lit in my head with the message, 'Try to be like that when doing a presentation!' Utter genius, I must say. Surely Oscar Wilde would be proud of such a performance!
I also enjoyed the computer sessions. One of the students was still having problems logging on to the system and was very upset. You know the dreaded feeling one gets when they think that they have been left behind and everyone else is a mile or so away? That was what was annoying this student more than anything else. I bet no one likes to be the odd one out. Feeling alien is not just one of those things a person can ignore easily. It was disheartening. Still all I could do was to give some positive reassurance and direct the person to the admin office. They know all about such things and can point people in the right direction. The administrator, I'm sure, had a lot of explaining to do. Luckily, the admin team are so helpful one almost gets tempted to come up with an imaginary problem just so as to be served by these wonderful bunch of people.
Kind regards.
And the fun continues.....
