I am in my first year of studies at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University where I am studying in an online bachelor’s degree in English program. I work as an accountant at Dailynews company and think that it is a good idea to work and learn a bachelor’s degree side-by-side.
Actually, I don’t have to use English in my work, but I like to learn it. I really enjoyed listening to English teachers’ lectures and answering grammatical questions when I was at school. I also liked to do pair work and group work in an English class where I could interact with my classmates.
I am shy, so it is difficult for me to meet new people and talk with them. I listen to English music. I practice my English skills by read the lyrics to a song, watching English children's films or TV programs, Use an English-English dictionary.
My past studies were in a face-to-face educational environment, so distance learning is new to me. I am unsure about my academic or career goals, but I enjoy being a student because I think it is fun. I enjoy meeting my friends via on-line and chat room.
After one semester in this online program, I find that it is what I expected. I don’t feel lonely and bored to study by myself. I don’t miss the classroom environment where a teacher tells students what I need to know and to do at a certain time. I find that learning in a distance mode is the right environment for me and I plan to finish this program within 4 month. I really feel proud of myself.