Charlotte Knibbs

Swamped

Unit 2 is fully underway. I’m not panicking. Who am I kidding, I’m always panicking about something… but this atleast feels like it’s all under control.

I have 2 electives to complete and also my major project proposal, in which I have to define what I will be doing in Unit 3. I have already chosen to *investigate interaction in a 2d and 3d space* my tutor was enthusiastic about it and described it as “a strong idea”, so I am calm and collected and just intend to plough on with the work. As usual, I already know what I am going to make for my outcome, but I’m keeping it hush-hush for now. (Mainly because I am a creature of mystery, but also because if I change my mind I will look stupid!)

Yes, it’s all coming together… but I have so much stuff on at the moment that I find myself constantly under the risk of overdoing it. I honestly think if I wasn’t so organised I would have flunked the last unit. ‘Swamped’ is the word. I have to much *work* work to do and it is taking a whole lot of concentration getting some kind of structure developed so that I am not constantly working on that and forgetting how much I have left to do for uni projects.

If any of you were ever considering doing an MA and have to make the decision between full and part time, I would strongly suggest part time. Not only will your uni projects be alot more thorough and you will not feel like tearing your hair out, but you will have enough time to make some real money in the mean time.
Where as I have either had to squash the work in around my timetable or cut back on work (and therefore also my income!) It’s not easy being a full timer.