Reflection 5

Meeting Activity Reflection

The meeting was really interesting, and I liked being in it so much. I think that I did well. I played the chair role nicely. I moved the conversation from one point to another smoothly. I gave my opinion and gave some suggestions a couple of times. Rashid and Salem also did their best and prepared themselves fully for the meeting, so we got a good result.
Mr.Hedley added a unique flavor to the meeting. Although his questions were slightly difficult, I enjoyed my time listening to his question, comments and opinions.

Meeting Activity

Problem: student success

Date of meeting: 14th March 2012   
Time of meeting: 11:25
Venue: W007
Group members:

Chair: Abdulrahman

Minute taker: Salem

Participant: Rashid

Venue preparation:
Grouping of chairs round tables



Agenda:
Time management

Focus on study

Motivation

Friendship

Suitable major


The chairman Abdulrahman opened the meeting at 11:25

* Time management.

Salem thought that organizing a time table would be useful for students. Rashid supported Salem in his opinion, and he suggested that students should arrange their activities to be at weekends. Abdulrahman said that students do have enough time to study, but the problem is that they use it doing other stuff.

From here we moved to item 2.

* Focus on study.


Rashid said that some students are working in addition to their study. Those students have the right to get enough time to study by getting study leave. Abdulrahman agreed. Salem pointed out that homework is very important for students to be successful; it prepares them for exams.

* Motivation.

Rashid said that dreams are good motivators. Students always try to achieve their childhood dreams. Salem admitted that students who get a high GPA must be given a scholarship (money, and job). That will push them to study more. Abdulrahman wondered if having a scholarship would affect students negatively.From his own experience, Rashid said that he sometimes feels nervous but he always does the best he can so he doesn’t lose his scholarship.

* Friendship.

Salem said that friends affect students results largely. Good friends will help the student in his homework, share their information with him, and teach him if he didn't understand. On the other hand, Rashid spoke about bad friends. He said that students will not get any benefit from being with them. Abdulrahman proposed the idea of mixing good students with bad ones to exchange their knowledge. Both Salem and Rashid supported the idea.

* Suitable major.

Abdulrahman thought that choosing the best major is very important to be successful. Students must choose a major that they like, not the one that they are good in. Rashid added that their choice must not be affected by their parents or anyone else. Salem agreed.

In conclusion we thought that:

1. Being a successful student isn’t so easy. It needs a lot of sacrifice.

2. The motivation, and time management are the most important things to be successful.

3. We liked the idea of giving good students scholarships.

Reflection 4

Monday 20th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 1020

Interviewee: Ayoob

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem, and Yousef

Position: electrical engineer, ADNOC

After introducing himself, Ayoob said that he was trained by EMAL Company for a couple of months but he will not work for them because he doesn't want to drive a long distance daily.

Salem asked Ayoob about the place he studied his major. He said that he has graduated from ADMC bachelor's course, GPA 3.7. Ayoob was asked if he’s married. He answered negatively.

Yousef asked Ayoob about his opinion of the company. He said that his brother, and 2 friends work there and they told him it’s good. Ayoob was asked about his ability to work shifts. “ No problem for me” he said. Ayoob said that he spends his free time with his family or playing football.

In his turn, Ayoob asked a few questions. Firstly, he asked about his future position in the company. Yousef answered him that his work will be in the main office, and sometimes in the workshop. Secondly, Ayoob asked about the grade he will be given. The answer was it will depend in your GPA, and evaluation.

Interview ended at 10:35.

Reflection 3

Monday 20th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 1005

Interviewee: Ameer

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem & Yousef

Position: electrical engineer, Emirates Aluminum


In the beginning, Ameer introduced himself. He said he’s planning to work for EMAL Company, for this reason he attended a presentation to get more information about the company. He will prefer to work 2 days on (12 hour shifts) and 4 days off.

Salem asked Ameer if he’s OK with working at nights, and weekends. Ameer said that he lives near the company, so he has no problems. He also admitted that he has no experience at all.

In his turn, Yousef asked about Ameer’s education. He said that he’s good at math and physics, and he scored a GPA 3.9. Ameer’s goals are to be a good engineer, and to be a team manager. When he was asked if he could work under pressure he answered, I sometimes work more than 10 hours daily with no problem. Ameer ended by saying he’s planning to continue his education.

Ameer asked about his responsibilities, and was answered that he must be accurate and observe safety procedures carefully. He also asked if the company would sponsor him so he can complete his education.

Interview closed at 11:15.

Reflection 2

Wednesday 15^th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 10:45

Interviewee: Ali Ahmed

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem , and Yousef

Position: electrical engineer, ESI

After being welcomed by Hedley, Ali introduced himself clearly.

Salem asked Ali about his goals and experience. Ali answered that he wants to become someone important in his country.” I’ve got about  2 months experience with ADNOC, where I trained to be a technician” he said describing his experience. Salem ended with: why ESI? To answer Ali said: because my brother works there, and they have a high reputation.

To answer Yousef’s question about qualifications, Ali states that he has got a 3.8 GPA. Furthermore, Ali is adaptable, and can work anywhere.

After that, Ali asked many questions. First of all, he asked how the company was doing. Salem responds, it’s one of the most profitable companies in the Middle East. Secondly, Ali wondered if the company would offer him the chance to complete his higher education. Both Yousef and Salem answered by saying yes, but after 3 years from his employment.

Interview ended 11:00.

Reflection 1

Wednesday 15^th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 1030

Interviewee: Abdulla Eissa

Interviewers: Hedley, Old Ahmed, and New Ahmed

Position: electrical engineer

Hedley welcomed Abdulla, who responded cleverly to the greating.  Abdulla introduced him self: he’s planning to work for ADNOC Company, because they pay well. Abdulla loves his work.

 Old Ahmed started to ask Abdulla if he can work under pressure, and if he can work in a team. Abdulla answered both questions by saying yes. Old Ahmed asked for the reasons he should hire him for.  Abdulla said that he finished his higher diploma so he’s highly qualified. Furthermore, he’s looking to get the master's degree.

New Ahmed asked Abdulla about his hobbies. Abdulla answered:  bowling and ice skating. He has given up ice hockey because of a back injury. In his opinion, Abdulla thinks that a good electrical engineer needs to be well-organized and knowledgeable.

Abdulla liked to ask who’s he going to be working for; Old Ahmed answered him fully. After that Hedley ended the interview at 10:45.