Dance After College by Charlotte Bateman

My first thought ( or maybe 2nd or 3rd - after what will I pack)  when I heard I had secured my first contract on a Ship was Aaggghhh how am I going to do my Uni work. It’s no secret I find the work challenging and the thought of doing that at Sea with limited WiFi worries me. However I have got myself organised an up to date with my work and am feeling confident I am going to give it a go. I have worked abroad before but not on a ship - so the question of where I am going to work is bothering me but I am determined to make it work. In some ways the solitude might help me study and I will have access to a whole team of dancers and different performers that hopefully will provide a good contact for my study. I may not be able to make the live zoom sessions but I often have to rewatch them to help with my essays so I will just have to do that! If anyone is in a similar position please let me know - any hints / tips will be gratefully received. I’m on the ship until January 2023 so I will

  Having submitted my Draft Inquiry Proposal Helen suggested I start a reflective journal as part of my research. The idea being that the journal reflects my thoughts and feelings and importantly my initial perceptions around my inquiry proposal. By detailing my thoughts and reflecting on my opinions I hope to be more objective and creative as I organise and challenge my own thoughts. Apparently this is now a widespread research tool, especially when you are already immersed in your topic and may already have experiences or opinions that relate to your research. The journal will help me keep my methods and understandings clearly documented throughout the process and will eventually be a formal part of my research.