Reflections and Updates After 3 Semesters: A Journey through Literature and Academics

It has been quite some time since I shared my experiences here. The last update I made was over 3 months ago, and that was after my first semester results were declared.

Today, my third semester exams have come to a close, well, sort of. We still have one final paper to tackle, scheduled for February 6th. Despite this, I can say that things are going reasonably well. My first semester ended with a decent SGPA of 8.70, which brought a lot of relief and satisfaction. This wasn't just another exam; it was my first university experience, and the nervousness and anticipation were palpable.

Classmate's Struggles

A few of my classmates faced more challenging situations. One of my close ones just received a back grade and now faces the daunting task of re-taking all his papers. I imagine how stressful and disheartening it must be for him. Meanwhile, he also needs to prepare for his first semester exams all over again. I hope he overcomes this hurdle and achieves his goals.

Lessons Learned and Academic Progress

Over these few months, I've had the opportunity to dive into various periods in English literature, from the Romantic period to the Victorian and modern periods. While we covered a lot of ground, I must admit that it wasn't a straightforward process. I managed to go through the notes provided by our professors and watched a few online lectures. In-depth note-taking was mostly out of the question, but I did my best to keep up with the material.

Notable Authors and Works

We studied several influential works in the English literary canon, including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Charles Dickens's Hard Times, and Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. In addition to these, we delved into a range of poems, which were both challenging and rewarding. If you have the time, I highly recommend checking out a few of these:

tThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot tTintern Abbey by William Wordsworth tOde to a Nightingale by John Keats tThe Chimney Sweepers by William Blake tKubla Khan by S.T. Coleridge tSuicide in the Trenches by Siegfried Sasson

While they might seem difficult from a literary perspective at first, these poems can be incredibly enriching once you take the time to analyze and appreciate them. Many of them have a certain depth and resilience that makes them truly captivating.

Engaging with One Act Plays

In our plays module, we covered the one-act play Riders to the Sea by William Butler Yeats. It was a powerful and poignant work, truly reflecting its nature and adeptly reaching the right emotional chords. The play's crisp and poignant narrative structure made it a fascinating piece to study.

Despite having to juggle multiple subjects and deadlines, I have found ways to maintain a consistent presence here. I'll continue to update regularly, sharing my thoughts, insights, and experiences from my academic journey.