Name: Vamuya Sheriff

Student ID: s2984370

Progress report

1. Any challenges/wins

Throughout my 2021 semester 1, I encountered various challenges and wins which gave me the
many opportunities for growth and development. For the challenges experienced, there were mainly
surrounded by changing my whole study routine and way in which I would usually study. Prior to
changing my study method, I found learning and understanding content to be very difficult and this
would reflect on my grades. It was not until then I did some research to find a better method and
way of learning content, which was when I found an app called anki which focused on research
proven methods such as spaced repetition and active recall to help with understanding and learning
content, all within the form of flash cards. Navigating and changing my method of study at first was
very difficult as I never had tried or experimented something like this. However, the outcome was
extremely worth it as the wins within my semester were phenomenal. I had gotten two high
distinctions, one distinction and one credit. This was definitely a win for me and a product of the
challenges that I went through in order to achieve this outcome.

2. Extra-curricular activities undertaken / Any needs/requirements they have.

Currently, I have not taken any extracurricular activities, however, I am looking forward to beginning
some in my semester 3. I aim to do some internships surrounding HRM in preferably hotels as this
would align with my degree and major. I would assume the meet all the needs as my GPA is well and
meet other pre-requisites.

3. Work/study balance issues etc

Fortunately, I experienced minor work/ study balance issue within my last semester. With the
scholarship money, it allowed a lot of work related pressure to be put of from me. In addition to this,
I had learned from my previous semesters, and altered my availability early so I would not have any
work related issues in times of compact study.