1. Its an exciting journey
ahead. At least getting a
masters would be
something I think will be
useful in my professional
capacity as an educator.
Perhaps, even a time of
refreshing.
Lots of reading. Finding a
good area of focus in
preparation. Able to do
some real research in area
of interest.
About new possibilities
and what this means to his
desire to be a better
teacher. Also thinks
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Feel good that he can
go back to school to be
a student again. Happy
to enjoy learning and to
get a professional
degree- sense of
achievement
that this may give
him an opportunity to
do more research
work.
Motivated to learn but
struggle coping with
demands
Manage his time better
with more discipline to
think and write
He takes a lot of pride in
this journey and looks
forward to the end goal.
Shares with
friends and
family. Gets a lot
of
encouragement
along the way
and established
some close
friendships too.
Supportive family
matters a lot to
him and he is
clear why he is
pursuing his
studies.

2. Enjoying the challenge of
learning new things and
knowledge building. Really
like the part where I can
work and discuss with
classmates- knowledge
building is really
energising.
Make a clutter at home.
Likes to read but mess up
his room which upsets
family.
Takes time to consider
areas that are relevant to
work. Clearly a divergent
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Mixed feeling especially
hates the part about
deadlines. However, felt
that course work better
suits his learning style
to keep him on-track.
thinker, enjoys
making connection to
what he does.
Needs a better
way to manage
his limited
resources
although he feels
a sense of pride
with the “mess”
as it shows that
some work is
“done”.

3. It has been quite
challenging as the
demands are more than
he can manage. Higher
degree work requires a lot
of focus and discipline.
Always submitting
assignment late. Most of
the time, he is not sure if
its bad time management
or as he claims, tend to
need more time to think
before writing.
Uncertain about coping
with the expectations. Very
apprehensive if he is able
to cope with assignments.
Hopes to have more time
to dive deep into his
reading- that’s a luxury.
The “Oh Nos”
Feel disappointed that
he is not getting the
kind of rich learning he
was hoping to. At times,
felt lost and felt like
giving up.
The challenges
he face takes a
toil on his family
and personal
emotional well
being. Driven but
felt that he is
unable to cope,
he struggles most
especially with
the assignments
but am hopeful
that miracle is
always round the
corner.
Motivated to learn but
struggle coping with
demands
Manage his time better
with more discipline to
think and write
He takes a lot of pride in
this journey and looks
forward to the end goal.