As a third year student, I would be embarking on my final year in NUS in due time. Soon, it would be the time many of us will approached and attempted to convince a professor to take us in to do an Honours project. A year after that, I would be busy sending out resumes. I always let my nerves get the better of me at interviews and that made it hard to convince potential employers of my capabilities. It is tough to present oneself under pressure but it is something that I must learn to handle. Hopefully, by the end of this module, I would pick up some really essential communication skills and with that, more confidence.
Honestly, what I really wish to achieve is better communication between peers. Communication plays a very important role in maintaining interpersonal relationship. Be it for project discussions or daily conversations, there are plenty of times I questioned myself if I had presented my opinions correctly or were my intentions misunderstood. It can get frustrating when I have to spend more time to get my message across when there could have been a shorter way. Being able to articulate better would give one more confidence to lead as well. But of course, communication is more than just imparting information. Active listening increases one's participation of the conversation by fully understanding what the speaker is trying to convey before giving appropriate responses. This would thus make communication more effective and improved work productivity. Hence, I would try my best to be a better listener from this point on!
On a side note, being a Science lover, I can get too geeky for my friends and family without the relevant background. Perhaps, one day I would be able share my love for the subject in an effective way?
I shall end the post with a really long comic strip :)
Till the next time,
Xiao Wei
