Easter - Work experience!

Easter break is here... but no time off
Ok, so I got my mark back for fashion concepts and new media the other day and I was holy surprised with a great 78%. I was so happy with this mark, but quite shocked by it at the same time. Even though some of the work I had produced for this module I felt was quite good, I just didn’t think that it matched up to the standard of what I can really do. But nonetheless I’m not going to complain.
We received our new brief for the project research practises on Friday, this is quite an important module, even though it’s only 10 credits, it leads on to the module next year which is extended research practises, so the better this one is, it should lead to something good next year.
I haven’t really thought much about the new project yet, I have just taken a couple of days to just chill out and get used to being back at home again, which for some reason feels strange, maybe because the house is immaculately clean and tidy, as we are hopefully moving house at some point soon.
Even though it’s Easter break, it’s never a break really is it, there is always some sort of work that needs to be done, and for some reason this time around there is a lot that I need to finish off... My Critical studies portfolio- not looking forward to that, more writing and severe brain ache! Also I need to make sure my business plan and business file are all up to date for Enterprise and Innovation as that is due in the Friday of the week that we get back. I also need to get cracking on my portfolio for my PPD2 interview, which is a bit further on, but I like to have things finished and prepared as soon as possible. Then on top of that is the new research for research practises, I haven’t really thought about the theme that I want to look into, I think it will be quite hard to start off with, but once I get an idea I think this module will give me a real chance to try out some new and innovative research methods and also try out some different layout and presentation ideas.
Tomorrow I start my work experience, I am excited but I always get so nervous whenever I am going into a situation where I don’t know anyone, where I am going or what I am supposed to be doing. So I think it will be good once I have got used to it, well I hope so. Travelling to London everyday is going to be a bit of a chore though, I am not really a fan of travelling at the best of times, so up and out early everyday isn’t really going to agree with me, but I will just have to get on with it.
I think this placement will give me a real insight into how the industry works, so am intrigued to see if what I think it is like, is what it’s really like. I am a little nervous though if it’s not what I expect it to be, I don’t want to be put off of fashion or my course by having a bad experience, but I am hoping that It will be enjoyable and will learn some valuable skills. I’ll let you know how I get on in a couple of days, I think it’s going to be either a love it or hate it response... let’s hope it’s love!