English Lesson – 5 th Portfolio

My life as a reference?

Student in Hotel management

Todde Kevin – 1BGHHA

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Articles————————————————————-
One in seven students work full-time while they study——————3

Vocabulary ———————————————————4

My life as a reference?——————————————5

Plan for the structure——————————————-6

Three questions about the text——————————6

My debate question———————————————6

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 One in seven students work full-time while they study
Most students now take on some paid work while at university
Many students wouldn't be able to survive financially without their part-time jobs.
More students now work to fund their studies, new research shows, with the number of
working students now standing at 59%.

The survey of 2,128 students found that nearly half of students – 45% – have a part-time job,
including a third of students now working part-time during term time.
In addition, 13% manage to hold down full-time jobs, either during term time, over holidays
or both.

The number of working students has risen two percentage points on last year. Most students
are working, at least in part, because of money concerns, with 58% wanting to spend the
money on socialising and 55% on food and household bills.
A sensible 38% say they're doing it to save for the future and 35% to avoid being in debt.
But many also do it to boost their employment prospects after university. Over half – 53% –
say this is a motivating factor.
Similarly, 41% of those who take part in extracurricular activities do so to boost their
employment prospects. This is despite the fact that just 13% say they aren't confident about
finding a job after graduating.
Students' dependence on loans has also risen, with 67% of saying their student loan is one of
their main sources of income, compared to 60% last year. A quarter also admit to regularly
dipping into – or being permanently in – their overdraft.
Just over half – 52% – depend on their parents to help them through university financially.
Matt Cowling, an anthropology student at the University of Sussex, has a part-time job in a
cafe during term time and a summer job in a factory, making windows on a production line.
"The main reason I work is to have disposable income and money for rent – my rent would
be too expensive otherwise. I definitely wouldn't want to work, but I need to. The fees aren't
a problem, but my rent in Brighton is £460 a month without bills.
"I've done ok in second year but I've had to work harder because of the job. I work both
Saturday and Sunday, so I would've spent more time in the library otherwise.
"I'm not sure whether it will affect my employability, but it shows I can balance a lot more.
It's worthwhile having a job if you've never done anything before – it gives you experience
outside of lectures and you get used to doing hours.

"My work isn't applicable for anything I want to do in the future, but it's money."
But some universities advise students against taking on paid work during term time.
At Oxford University, "term-time employment is not permitted except under exceptional
circumstances," and even in the holidays students are told to prioritise their studies.
Cambridge University similarly says it "does not allow students to undertake paid work"
while they are studying full-time and that students "should not expect to accrue additional
income in this way".
The survey was conducted by NUS Services on behalf of Endsleigh, the student insurance
agency.

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 5 Strategies to Practice Self-Reflection (& Why is it so
Important?)
Published February 9, 2022 - Updated February 9, 2022
In today’s fast-paced, busy world, it is easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities without
leaving time for self-reflection. Though it can feel like finding the time is difficult, prioritizing
time to self-reflect is so important. In fact, it’s necessary to be the best version of yourself.

Self-reflection allows you to better understand yourself and grow as a person. Other benefits
of self-reflection include reduced stress, better connection in relationships, and enhanced
general well-being. With these benefits, you may be surprised how simple it actually is to
practice more self-reflection in your life.

In this article, we will look at the definition of self-reflection, why it is important, and some
tips on how you can practice it in your everyday life.

This article is part of a much bigger guide on learning how to become happy that I’m sure is
the biggest freely available guide on the internet right now. This article contains some great
tips, but you’ll find a lot more actionable tips in the section Happiness Tips!

What is self-reflection?
Self-reflection means taking the time to think about and evaluate your character and actions.
This includes reflecting on your thoughts, behaviors, values, biases, motivations, and desires.
It is the process of uncovering the “why” behind your thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Practicing self-reflection takes time and intentionality. It requires that you take a step back
to think about your life and the reasons you think the way you think and do the things you
do.
Self-reflection can take many forms, including reflecting in the moment as well as after the
situation has happened. Self-reflecting in the moment allows you to quickly understand your
thoughts and behaviors and act on them in real-time.
For example, you may be having a difficult conversation with a friend, and you feel the
tension building. Self-reflecting in this moment can help you to keep your patience,
acknowledge and understand your emotions and thoughts, and act accordingly. You can ask
yourself:
Why am I responding this way?
Why do I feel this way?
What is driving my behavior?
You can also self-reflect after situations to grow and learn from experiences. For example,
you can ask yourself:
Is there anything I would change about my behavior and response next time?
How can I overcome these challenges in the future?
Lastly, self-reflection can also be used as a tool to savor and be thankful for the enjoyable
moments in life.

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For example, you may think back to a special moment in your life such as a vacation,
wedding, or memory with loved ones. Returning to these moments enriches life and allows
you to appreciate its beautiful moments.

Why is it important to self-reflect?

There are many benefits of engaging in self-reflection including reduced stress, improved
learning ability, a better understanding of yourself, feeling more connected in relationships,
and overall stronger well-being.
Self-reflection has been shown to reduce stress in various aspects of life including academics
and athletics. A 2015 study looked at the effect of self-reflection learning exercises for
nursing students undergoing their clinical practicum. The study found that the exercises
improved students’ clinical competence and reduced stress levels.
When it comes to athletics, research demonstrates that practicing self-reflection is
considered necessary in order to improve physical and mental performance. Athletes use
self-reflection to better understand aspects of their performance that went well, and areas
they would like to improve. They can then brainstorm solutions and a course of action to
achieve their goals in the future.

Studies also show that self-reflection is linked to personal growth and higher life satisfaction.
When you are able to self-reflect you gain a better understanding of your strengths, areas of
improvement, goals, and motivations. It opens you up to the possibility of positive change
and allows you to learn from your past experiences.
When it comes to relationships, experts say self-reflection is one of the most important
boxes to check. When partners in a relationship are reflective and aware of their emotions,
thoughts, and behaviors, they are able to better understand themselves, listen to feedback
from their partner, and recognize the part they play in relationship issues.

5 tips to integrate self-reflection into your life

Now that you have learned why self-reflection is so important, let’s dive into some helpful
tips to integrate it into your life.

1. Ask yourself questions to prompt reflection

Try and think of some questions you can ask yourself to prompt self-reflection. Having pre-
planned questions can help you create a routine around self-reflection. You can try to
integrate this routine daily, weekly, monthly, whatever works for you!
This list is a great place to start, with over 80 questions to prompt self-reflection.
Intentionally taking time to answer some of these questions thoughtfully is a great way to
help you better understand yourself.

2. Journal
Journaling is an excellent way to get your thoughts and emotions out. It can also be a useful
tool for you to look back on and see patterns and changes in your reflections.

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If you are having trouble getting started, or aren’t sure what to write about, there are lots of
great resources to help. Try an online diary app or a print journal for self-discovery and
reflection.

3. Be able to differentiate between self-reflection and rumination

Self-reflection is supposed to be constructive and beneficial, however, there are times when
reflection turns into worry, negativity and rumination. Knowing how to differentiate
between constructive self-reflection and rumination is important to ensure you are getting
the most out of your reflections.
Reflective thoughts are curious, but neutral or factual.
For example, you may think “What motivated me to do that? Why did I respond that way?”
Contrarily, ruminating thoughts tend to be more negative, judgmental, and emotionally
charged. For example, “I can’t believe I did such a stupid thing, what is wrong with me?”
When you find yourself ruminating instead of reflecting, take a break and try again another
time. You can also try some of these tips to help you stop ruminating.

4. Seek support
Sometimes self-reflecting can be difficult to do alone. If you need help working through
difficult emotions or situations, there is no shame in seeking support from a loved one, or a
trained professional.
Therapists can help you to enhance your self-reflection skills in a safe environment. They can
also assist if you notice rumination is an issue and explore any underlying issues that may be
a contributing factor.
Here is an article that explains the many benefits of seeking support in more detail.
5. Carve out time for reflection
Make self-reflection a priority by intentionally scheduling time to do it! Life can get hectic
with our phones constantly buzzing, new shows to binge, social commitments, work; the list
goes on.
If you don’t intentionally take the time to self-reflect, odds are you may not do it enough to
see the benefits. Start small by trying to do it weekly or biweekly, then work your way up to
daily.
Wrapping up
When we fail to self-reflect on our lives, we lose the opportunity to grow and learn from our
experiences. Self-reflection is a skill that needs to be developed and nurtured. With a little
time and patience, you will be able to integrate self-reflective practices into your everyday
life and experience the many benefits that come with it. Start small by trying one of the tips
in this article, and go from there!
What do you think? Do you find it difficult to practice self-reflection? Or do you want to
share your experiences on how to self-reflect with our readers? I’d love to hear from you in
the comments below.

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 Vocabulary

Anglais
To fund Financer
Greatest Le plus grand
Bore out Le contraire du burn-out.
Céder à l’angoisse de
n’avoir plus rien à faire
Exhausted Épuisé
A step backward on this Du recul sur le sujet
topic
To evolve Évoluer
Practical Pratique
Self study Autodidacte
A request Une demande
To get graduated Obtenir un diplôme

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 My life as a reference?
I’m Todde Kevin, freshly 19 years old and already chef in a restaurant.
Same as 59% of the population, I’m working hardly next to my active student
life part.

Some of then are working to fund their studies, others do it to survive,

having enough money to eat and drink when they’re abandoned by their
parents. I’m doing it to gain experience and to be able to have the greatest
summer vacations of my life. Every year, I can afford more and more, it’s
pleasant and stimulant.
For people who are also working the whole year as a student, the symptoms
and damages are exactly the same.
Through doubts, burnouts and bore outs, stress and heavy decisions, lack of
time and errors, students could felt themselves totally exhausted, tired and
disoriented. Unable to make the decision. The decision they have to make.
Should I stop studying to make more money, should I maintain this situation to
earn maybe less money but still being able to try obtaining the essential
certifications or should I only choose to study, using efficiently my time to be
secured obtaining the diplomas?
That’s hard to answer when you’re fully active. That’s why you have to discuss
with exterior persons to solve it, maybe to your parents as well. Take some
time and keep a step backwards on this topic to evolve.
According to multiple researches and surveys, it’s a fact that student who’s
working more than 10 hours a week leave more likely university early. They
abandon it, with other words. I’m working 30 hours a week and don’t want to
abandon my academic career, I just want to find something which is more
made for me. Something more practical. Where theory makes actions better,
not just theory to give theory with a goal to make students smarter.
The self-study is the main student request. We are no longer able to just sat in
front of a desk and study for hours to get graduated. We want a free reflection,
free researches and have the freedom to make are own choices about what to
learn on a given period.

I’m Todde Kevin, 19 years old and after resuming this article, having
expressed myself, I now know exactly what I want.
Every cases of the decision is a good choice, depends on you, what you want,
what you want to become and how you want to lead your life. You are the only
one making the decision.

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 Plan for the structure

Introduction – contextualization
Body text
-Why are they working?
-Damages
-The decision
-Answering
-Facts
Conclusion – You.

Three questions about the text

What’s the problem of working while studying?

How much people do that?
How to react in front of this situation ?

My debate question

What do you think about the actual academic system?