My Experience at Al Baha University

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Lecturing is an act of helping students to learn new things or gain knowledge on existing phenomenon. It may be through media such as instructing, coaching, educating or organizing students for a specific objective. During this period, a tutor goes through different experiences and learns new things. It, therefore, is not only an information channel, but also a process of acquiring knowledge. As an instructor in a university, one can have different experiences with the students, institution and the general learning environment. It includes observation on the trends, patterns and response of students towards learning. Al Baha University is a state of the heart institution that has vastly contributed to the nation’s economy through innovation and creativity. As a lecturer in the institution, I had various experiences.

First, I noted that students at the university are friendly and attentive; however, few have other priorities. During lectures, many students appeared to understand the message passed across, but they failed to decipher this in the final examination. Evidently, the university has good and equipped lecture halls that create a good learning environment. Most classes run for an hour giving lecturers time to complete the intended objectives. During my stay at the institution, I was able to observe that the number of students increase as the semester comes to an end. Evidently, many register for different modules then disappear to attend to other matters. They allow their friends assists in assignments and only make appearance during the final exam. Despite the respect for lecturers, some students have active criticism for lectures. In this light, I had to improve my confidence to answer questions and post queries to the anxious students.

Second, Al Baha University has high number of students taking different courses. My classes had many students contrary to the previous university where I had a controllable number. This required me to improve on my presentations skills. The classes had many students despite absence. Arguably, not all students in my classes could clearly understand English, therefore, I had to improve on non-verbal communication and audibility skills to ensure all people not only value but also comprehend the message. Interestingly, students in the institution have the zeal for research as compared to other institutions. During the period, I was able to lead many students in research projects that catapulted them into success. The institution, however, lacks clear assessment criteria to ensure students get the best not only from lecturers but within themselves.

Subsequently, it is among the new institutions in the country. As a lecturer I learned that the institution offers a wide range of studies. The quality of education is high due to an upward trend of graduates since its foundation. The high quality of education has helped the school a great deal. It boasts of productivity in a larger number of employees and employers in the country. The school has a set period for every course offered. Students go through a much easier and convenient process. This is because the school is fitted with modern equipment to carry out its duties with much ease. This is due to a great number of highly professional tutors and the support of the school administration. Lecturers are motivated to do their work well since basic facilities and motivation exists. The school administration and close support both from the students and the school board assures all work done correctly through regular assessments. Lecturers live close to the school compound. This helps in time management. It also releases stress caused by exhaustion, hence quality in service production. Electricity in the school is taken care of well. Power losses are minimal and there is also ample water supply.

Retention and attention greatly contribute to success of students. In this light, I learned that the lessons learnt in the school go a long way in helping the society. For instance, the university has a course in community service. Experience gained transfers outside the school and the benefit passed to the surrounding community. The communities, on the other hand, offer service to the school too. They provide unskilled labor to the school. The community offers students who have completed their courses attachments and internships. They also get employment from firms in the community and the country at large. The success of the school runs deep. A number of things have influenced this. Students spend a major chunk of their time in study areas such as the library and the laboratory. They motivated is from the desire to learn and become positive members of the society. Lecturers also play a bigger role in this. They are friendly and take their time explaining to the students on places that do not sink well in their brains. New lecturers feel at home when they arrive in the school. The students are cooperative and give tutors an easy time.

Co-curricular activities play a bigger role in relaxation of the brain. The university has a program both for lecturer and students. It ensures that students get a rest from everyday’s long study work. It can be through activities such as sports, drama, debates, tours and many more. The school has a football field and organizes trips for the students every year. This helps them relax and face each day with a refreshed mind and relaxed body. Engineering students for instance get a chance to visit nearby firms to familiarize themselves with what they learn in class. This helps their careers grow in a wide range. The school’s location attracts people from different lifestyles due to its strategic position. It is located on a coastal terrain. The university located on a mountainous region. The temperatures around this area get to as low as zero degrees during the winter season. At this period of the year, little or sometimes no studies take place. These extreme temperatures are a very dangerous threat to the students as it may lead to diseases. The students have to stay at home and this affects the school timetable. The harsh conditions also cause a threat to students from other countries that are not used to such climate hence leading to financial constraints in the school.

In conclusion, Al Baha University is an institution composed of different characters. My stay at the institution rejuvenated the spirit for innovation, creativity and transformation among students. The students in this institution are focused and dedicated towards the sole goal of enriching knowledge. Despite, the location, is has a high number of students coming from different areas of the world. In terms of facilities, the university is well equipped with modern facilities such as lecture halls and co-curriculum tools. It, therefore, is not only dedicated towards tailoring student’s success in academics but also physically, emotionally and psychologically stability.