I have lived just outside of Copenhagen, in Denmark, during the first 21 years of my life. Since 2008 I have been studying in the faculty of science and the faculty of medicine at University of Copenhagen. My major is in life sciences, more precisely molecular biomedicine. My intention with my academic life is to improve the treatments that already exists, and hopefully discover new ones.
Currently I am an exchange student at National University of Singapore (NUS). I have come to Singapore for several reasons. Firstly because I want to improve my academic English and make a global network academically. Secondly to realize that I am able travel to the opposite side of the world and succeed in solving whatever problem I may face on my own, while I am still continuing my education. Thirdly to experience and be inspired by cultures that is very different from my own. Fourthly I have come to observe how other scientists work within my field outside of my home country, Denmark. I fifth, and also relevant reason for me to come to Singapore, is the fact that NUS is very well ranked globally and I expect to take part in a very enriching intellectual environment. I could continue writing about why I came to Singapore, but I will stop for now, and proceed to something more relevant in this context.
To make my academic profile more complete I am attending ES2007S Professional Communication. This blog will enable you to follow my work in relation to the module during this semester. Since this is a learning process for me I will appreciate relevant feedback.
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Blog post #6 – Final reflection I chose to attend ES2007S solely because I wanted to improve my English. Now I know that it gave me much MORE than that. To me ES2007S is more than simply a module offered … Continue reading
Imagine being a Superhero
Blog post #5 – personal evaluation of oral presentation Before a presentation I always think: “An oral presentation is quite easy because you can always talk your way out of it”. Or that’s what I have thought of oral presentations … Continue reading
Evaluating Intercultural Behavior
Post # 4 A person’s cultural background affects how one behaves. People from different cultures behave differently, and this can affect intercultural communication by creating some difficulties. I experience some of these complexities during my exchange here in Singapore. When … Continue reading
Application letter
Post #3 Hi Everybody, I have had some technical issues with my front this weekend, hence the late posting. The front was supposed to be different, but I hope you can see through this. _________________________________________________ Annika Forsingdal Skovdiget 54 2880 … Continue reading
To fire a friend – literally
Resolving Interpersonal Conflict (Post #2) When you try to make personal relationships professional it can sometimes result in an interpersonal conflict. The story I’m about to tell you is an example of such a conflict caused by individual differences … Continue reading
The Importance of Effective Communication
Post #1: Content of Professional Communication (ES2007S) and why important communication is important to me. Professional Communication (ES2007S) Effective communication is a crucial part of modern life in our globalized world. It is central both in social settings and in professional … Continue reading
Professional Communication by Annika 