User:U3048559

Hi everyone my name is Monica and I am a part-time student at the University of Canberra. I work full time and am the mother of three awesome young adults. I am in a very happy relationship with my partner and am loving my studies.

The courses I am currently studying to complete my degree are Learning and Motivation and Emotion.

I am working on a chapter on Emotion suppression

Family

I am very fortunate to a large extended family who are close and supportive of one another. No one in my family has completed studies in Psychology and I am very pleased to be getting closer to successfully completing my degree. My parents are both ageing and I look forward to spending more time with them once my studies are over.

University life

I started my degree part-time in 2010. I have continued to study each year with the exception of one year. It has been a long and at times arduous process but I am very pleased to have been a positive role model for my children. You are never too old to learn and that if you apply yourself you can do 'anything' you set your mind to. I know they will help me celebrate when I complete my degree.

Future aspirations

I am planning on embarking on my own small business and hope to have a counselling room at my home. I also plan on undertaking studies to volunteer with Palliative Care Australia. I have a strong interest in grief and supporting others through the process of death and dying.

Social contributions

1. Contribution to supporting peers on Canvas discussion.
2. Contribution to supporting peers on Canvas discussion
3. First tweet EVER #emot19 creates motivation not sure I added any value but hey it's a first for me.......watch out world.
4. Contribution to supporting peers on Canvas discussion - assistance with Image referencing
5. Contribution to supporting peers on Canvas discussion - providing feedback on Book Chapter