MY
GREEK LEARNING JOURNEY..Cecilia
Reflection 1
It
took me almost two years to muster up enough courage to sign up for Greek 1. I
was extremely apprehensive, fearful and really scared. To make matters worse, I
have heard so many negative comments about the study of Greek that it left me
weak in the knees. Nevertheless, after much prayer and seeking the Lord I found
to my pleasant surprise that I truly enjoyed attending the weekly classes with
Sister Davina who makes Greek so simple for her students! With this experience,
I have become more confident in facing new situations in life, with courage.
Reflection 2
Group
work is usually not an experience that is devoid of frustrations and conflicts.
Working well with people is something that really requires ‘a lot of hard work’.
Hard work like being extremely considerate of others, tolerant and adding large
doses of patience not to mention LOVE! Well, in my group, the members
fortunately are a mature lot, and were very generous with all of the above
ingredients. As a result the outcome of my group experience was quite satisfying.
I learn not to take group dynamics for granted but to be prepared to give of
myself to the group I work with in order to make it succeed!
Reflection 3
In
this Greek study, I learn not to procrastinate. I personally find it a ‘challenge
and a struggle’ to achieve this each week. Even though I realise that doing the
exercises, vocabulary and homework immediately after each lesson has its
benefits I still struggle with doing it. Each time I sit down, something would
crop up and the struggle repeats itself. Though I still find it a challenge, at
least I am aware of my shortcoming and will try harder the next time!
