Semester 1 of the Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics started last week, and the first week was maintain introduction to topics, assignments, and expectations. I'm still trying to get used to the various terminology used here. What I've known as a "class" is now a "topic" instead, as an example of one of the academic terminology differences. And then for nutrition/dietetic course content differences, Australia uses kJ instead of calories, and it hit me that I never knew how many kJs are in a gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and alcohol. I only know the calories version that I learned from the US. Needless to say, I'm very confused and have lots of studying to do.
I already have some assignments to complete that are due soon. And have readings to catch up with. i ordered my books online so I'm still waiting for them to get to me.
My main adjustment is probably trying to get into "student-mode". Definitely feels weird to be a student again after I've been enjoying working life all these while. I perhaps miss my financial freedom the most.
Anyhow, I'm quite excited that school is starting for me. It's like a 'this is it, there's no turning back now!' feeling... and some closure feeling, like I'm finally finishing up what I started a long time ago. Although I just started and am no where near completion, but at least it feels like I'm a little closer to the end point. Or the beginning.
After a considerably long time, I'm back to what I started out with. Life's funny that way, isn't it.
I already have some assignments to complete that are due soon. And have readings to catch up with. i ordered my books online so I'm still waiting for them to get to me.
My main adjustment is probably trying to get into "student-mode". Definitely feels weird to be a student again after I've been enjoying working life all these while. I perhaps miss my financial freedom the most.
Anyhow, I'm quite excited that school is starting for me. It's like a 'this is it, there's no turning back now!' feeling... and some closure feeling, like I'm finally finishing up what I started a long time ago. Although I just started and am no where near completion, but at least it feels like I'm a little closer to the end point. Or the beginning.
After a considerably long time, I'm back to what I started out with. Life's funny that way, isn't it.
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