Moods and Emotions

Assignment (CLO-1)

Name: Malaika Hussain

Class: BSCS

Section: 8A

Experience:

I am a 22-year-old university student currently residing in Islamabad. Over the past two years,
I've found myself in a situation where I couldn't celebrate Eid with my family due to the timing of
my exams. During this time, my family typically travels to Faisalabad to celebrate Eid with our
extended family, including Dadajaan and others. Unfortunately, my exams are consistently
scheduled right after Eid, often on the 5th day of the holiday. This leaves me with a challenging
decision: to stay in Islamabad, where my university is located, to focus on my studies and
celebrate Eid on my own.

I've had to make this choice in the past two years, and each time, I had to decide where I would
spend Eid. My options included staying in my own home, staying with friends at a hostel, or
seeking the hospitality of my mama's friend. What makes this experience even more significant
is the trust and understanding I feel from my family. They have never doubted my decisions or
commitment, despite the physical distance during these special times.

1. Emotional Impact: Explain how your emotions influenced your thinking and decision-
making during the experience. Were your emotions positive or negative? How did they
affect your perception of the situation?

This experience made me feel a mix of emotions. I felt lonely and really missed being with my
family during Eid. It was tough to be separated during a special time like this, and I often wished
I could be with them.
On the flip side, there were moments of positivity too. I felt more independent and in control
because I could decide how I wanted to celebrate Eid on my own. This made me feel a sense of
self-reliance and freedom.

2. Rational Considerations: Reflect on whether rationality played a role in your decision-

making process. Did you consciously consider the pros and cons of your choices, or were
your decisions primarily driven by emotions?

I've thought carefully about what makes sense when deciding where to spend Eid. I've weighed
the good and bad parts of each choice. For example, staying at home gave me a peaceful place to
study for exams. So, it's about finding a balance between my studies and my social life.

3. Ethical Dilemma: Analyze if there was an ethical dilemma or moral conflict within the
experience. Did you have to balance your emotions with ethical considerations or moral
values? If so, how did you navigate this balance?

I wanted to go to Faisalabad with my family for Eid, but I made the choice to stay in Islamabad to
focus on my studies. This decision involved a significant ethical dilemma for me. On one hand, I
wanted to be with my family during this special time, which is a strong personal and cultural
value. On the other hand, as a student, I had the responsibility to do well in my exams, which
required staying in Islamabad. This situation raised a difficult ethical question about balancing
my personal desires with my academic responsibilities.

4. Outcome and Reflection: Share the outcome of the experience and how you feel about the
decisions you made in hindsight. Do you believe the choices you made were ethical and
rational? What have you learned from this experience?

I stayed in Islamabad to focus on my studies during Eid, and it did help me perform better in my
exams. In hindsight, I believe the choices I made were both ethical and rational. It was important
for me, as a student, to prioritize my education during exam times. While I missed celebrating
Eid with my family, I knew it was a temporary sacrifice for a long-term goal.

From this experience, I've learned the value of making tough decisions in line with my educational
aspirations. It has taught me to balance my personal desires with my academic responsibilities.
Furthermore, it has reinforced the importance of planning and time management, ensuring I can
enjoy celebrations with my family in the future while also excelling in my studies.

Submission Guidelines:

Reflect on a personal experience that you feel comfortable sharing.

Be honest and self-reflective in your responses.

Avoid copying content from internet sources/ chat gpt.

Word count – min 500 words