New year, new directions?

What’s your learning resolution for 2022? We asked ICE students to tell us what promises they’ll make for their future learning. Here’s what they said:

J.E., MSt in Creative Writing 

Editor and forty-something Korean American career-changer in Brighton.

"Perfection’s not the goal. As a former English teacher, I know very well that fulfilment isn’t predicated upon high marks. Life’s too short to play it safe all the time. Pursuing a Master’s in Creative Writing has long been overdue, and I won’t waste this education on what I think I ought to write — I’m hurling my words at what I need to write, taking risks to build up every muscle I’ve got."

Gabriele, Undergraduate Diploma in Coaching

UK Managing Director of a global chemical company.

"To engage in high-level thinking and become braver in using my own voice from a basis of authority. Working with a coaching supervisor motivates me to intensify my personal reflective practice which drives me to develop into an authentic coaching dialogue partner. After 30+ years in managerial and executive positions it’s now time for me to sort out my mental wardrobe."

Jazmin, Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Leadership 

Medical Coordinator, Academic Advisor, squash player, bike rider and keen walker.

"To learn how to effectively design research projects. I also want to learn how to communicate effectively with peers and institutions. I believe that this course will strengthen my skills to design my projects, provide a global vision and construct my own research network. I expect to implement this knowledge in my research and teaching."

Catherine, Undergraduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology

Pianist and piano teacher, married, with a daughter at university. Involved with performing and teaching music throughout life. 

"To search for more confidence in my learning: confidence to be wrong, to just ‘go for it’ and to learn through mistakes without judging myself negatively for having made them. It is never too late to learn, and I am embarking on a path to train to become a music therapist, uniting my interest in psychology and my musical skills. An increase in confidence would help me realise my intentions."

Katherine, MSt in Creative Writing 

Consultant Anaesthetist in a Major Trauma Centre, enjoys music and hill walking.

"My plan for the coming year is to allow myself to be happy in it! The course is rich, and the opportunities are legion; I intend to make the most of them and contribute as much as I can. The very process of learning something new and different has already been very fruitful; I intend to allow that to touch the other areas of my life in the next year."

Arianna, Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Leadership Apprenticeship

Postdoctoral Research Associate, scientist.

"Two of my most anticipated modules are taking place in 2022. From these I aim to improve my management skills and get further insight into managing research projects and leading successful teams. So, if I were to set a resolution for my learning, I would put management at the top of the list (with all its possible declinations: projects, people, anxiety in a never-ending pandemic!)"

Sana, MSt in Creative Writing

Writer, educator, mum of 2 boys and compulsive coffee drinker.

"My hope is to go forth bravely into the realms of poetry and screenplay. My debut novel just came out, but I would like to take more risks with my writing by exploring intertextuality, form and blurred lines across genres. I’d also like to read much more, so I’m on the lookout for a timeturner to add more hours to my day!"

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This article was originally published in the Lent - Easter 2022 edition of Inside ICE.