SWOT

SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Below is my SWOT assessment for the start of University:

Strengths

Having been in industry for three years I have gained skills such as organisation and effective communication, but to a larger degree I have been motivated to do well to improve my career aspects. A big part of my previous career was to learn new skills quickly so I could implement them at work, therefore I know I have the ability to learn and make use of new skills quickly.

Weaknesses

The disadvantages of having been out of education for so long are that skills such as essay writing and study skills have been partially forgotten as they were not used. I am also aware that my spelling is not perfect as this has always been a problem. I feel I may also lack skills for oral presentation.

Opportunities

University will bring opportunities to learn how to use new software and gain new skills in a wide range of areas. It will also open new career paths to a much wider array of careers. Along with the academic side there is also the opportunity to experience independence, living away from home for the first time, and also make new friends.

Threats

The most imminent threat is the Student Loan, having still not been assessed properly it is the most worrying factor at this point. Other threats that will be apparent throughout my time at university include peer pressure to go out and socialise and perhaps put off assignments and general work from university.