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| Enjoying the match |
The end of my Switzerland adventure is
coming close and the reality of saying goodbyes and heading back home to
Northern Ireland is beginning to sink in.
This week brought the end of classes in what has been our university for
the past four months along with many assignment deadlines and exams.
Due to deadlines approaching and exams
to revise for it has meant that this has been a relatively quiet week as I have
been glued to my computer screen and revision notes. My friends and family at home have been
constantly telling me that I am on a four month holiday; however, this week has
been far from it. This week I had my
final German exam. Whilst being here it
was my aim to learn the basics of German.
Languages are not my strongest point but I am certainly over the moon
with the progress I have made on this front.
Being able to successfully order food in a restaurant, ask for what I
want in a shop and understand how much the cashier is asking for along with
being able to conduct simple pleasantries with local residents is something I
am really proud of. This is great
progress believe me!
This week I also finished my assignment
for a module that taught us the importance of philosophy with children. It was great to take part in this module as
it gave me many different insights and approaches as to how we can help
children become confident in themselves and help them find their inner
voice. As Jackson, T. (2010) states it
is important we do this with children as it helps with…
“…growing a sense of inner
confidence…”
Last Friday we finished off Ashleigh’s
21st birthday celebrations with a BBQ at the lake accompanied with
friends that we have made whilst being here.
This was a great night that enabled us to realise the real friendships
we have established here and how with these people have made our experience
what it has been. Together we sat and
enjoyed food, games and some good Irish ‘craic’.
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| With some of our friends |
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| Watching the match outside at one of the many 'pop up' screens |
With the World Cup Football in full flow
it is of course our duty to support Switzerland. It is amazing to be part of the atmosphere
here when Switzerland is playing a match and it is really nice to see people
proud of their country and sticking by them regardless of the results. (We lost
5-2 to our neighbours France on Friday)
Having the opportunity to sit with Swiss people and cheer on their team through
the highs and lows is so much fun.
When I write my next blog I will have
completed more exams and assignments.
One of the exams I am nervous about is Religion and Ethics so this week
there is going to be a lot of revision done.
Wish me luck!
Stephanie
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