Long University Update

I am currently typing from a computer lab in uni. The internet at home is down since we're in the process of switching providers and the family is in distress (slightly). So for at least another 8-10 business days we are going to have to stick it out. I have missed blogging, even though it's only on a weekly basis. Blogging, writing, or just getting my thoughts out just has a calming effect on me and basically helps me function.

So uni has started and I am pretty happy with how things are going, still on top of things but it is still week two. It has been busier than I expected though. I tried to make the most of o-week by attending a lot of employer presentations which were mainly about things like what employers look for. Thankfully, they were all of some value to me because I know that all these graduate programs can get pretty competitive and I'm sure that knowing what they look for will give me an edge.

I was more determined to join some clubs since it was my last year of university. I was already a part of the Accounting Students Association, and the Bhakti Yoga club (which never really got back to me). This round I joined the Toastmasters because I thought it would be great to brush up on my public speaking skills and gain more confidence. I also joined the Global Leadership Program (really wish I joined sooner though) and the Food Society since I thought it would be good to meet people outside accounting.

Our team has also officially joined the CIMA Global Business Challenge 2015. We have met up with our mentor and the task is to write a report giving our recommendations based on the case study and scenario given to us. Looking at the case study, it's not for the lighthearted. I will somehow have to find some time out of my overloaded schedule to fully process it before even thinking of the report.

Lots of old friends and some new. Speaking of friends, a friend came across my blog searching accg315, was slightly embarrassed! (Hi Kristen if you happen to be reading this haha) 

I am doing my last elective, consumer behaviour and it is refreshing to meet different type of people from the usually reserved accounting students. 

I am also doing 'Organisational Planning and Control' and it reminded me; I actually LOVE management accounting. Formulating strategies, thinking about the direction of an organisation and being a part of the action (at least I hope).

For a long time I also entertained the idea of doing marketing, I love how it is multidisciplinary and combines elements of psychology and commerce (along with other disciplines). I never really pursued it because I wasn't really a strong writer. At least not under exam conditions. But lately I've been thinking about it more seriously, giving myself another chance so I chose consumer behaviour as my last elective. If it goes well, I'll take it up as a second major. I think marketing could go nicely with management accounting too. But I definitely want and intend to do advisory (as I had always planned).

Anyway, that is just an update on returning to university. Sorry if it lacked structure!