Oh my god! This is the last blog assignment for the module! Time really flies. It seems like yesterday when I was cracking my head to think of what to write for the first blog of my life. Ok, this sounds clichéd. Is writing cliché phrases what I have learnt in this professional communication module? Of course not!

Reflecting on what I have written for my first blog post, I have definitely gained a deeper understanding of communication. I used to think that communication only involves the talking and the listening. I was so wrong! Communication is beyond verbal communication. Non-verbal communication, social networking, business correspondence, resume, cover letters, presentation and blog, they are all the different ways to communicate with others to bring across certain ideas. In addition, there were many things that I had learnt in the past that were actually incorrect. Thanks to my fellow classmates and Brad for educating me on the correct ways to communicate with others. I know this is not what should come out from my own mouth, but I think that my communication skills have improved slightly since taking up this course. At least, I am now not afraid to speak up in class (though there’s still a big room for improvement). Also, I have interacted well with some of my classmates and built up a strong friendship with them. Well, I am still the one writing minutes during group discussions but at least for now, I am writing higher quality minutes.

On the other hand, my opinions on communication being an art and something that is so complicated have not changed. I still have my constraints and “phobia” when I talked to professionals. Interview is still my biggest enemy, as I can never overcome my fear, anxiety and stress when it comes to interviews. This is still the case after the mock interview during class. (No, Lyon, I do not hate you for asking me what 9 to the power of 3 is. Instead, I want to thank you for making the mock interview such a real one, giving me a chance to practice my interview skills.) I hope I would be able to conquer my fears one day and impress the interviewers with my eloquence.

I believe communication is one thing that needs practise. That is why I would probably continue posting my own opinions on issues on this blog after the module is over because communication is never over. We have to communicate in one way or another for our whole lifetime!