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Orientation for Success in Higher Education 1

The culture of a place is interweaving within people Every environment has a different With the learning of adaptability
Cultural and behavioural expectations leading to formation of a collecting programming of culture and every individual in that to cultural differences, I would find
of studying for a degree in Accounting the thoughts distinguishing the individuals from environment has a different it easier to adapt to environments
and Financial Management. values, belief system and customs. The nature of an behavioural traits. During the that are different hence gelling up
accounting degree is such that it has a balance of ratio education period in accounting and easily to co-workers. Such a trait
between genders, groups and beliefs. It is the mind- finance, I have learnt how to thrive would further help me in forming
set and nature of a person that helps us choose a in different cultures with the respectful and long term
particular degree. Generally the expectation of the members consisting of different connections and understanding
culture within the degree of accounting and financial individual differences. In future, within an industry that is essential
management is standard of quality of education is during an employment the learning for being successful in any
high yet the implication is reliant on intelligence. The of thriving despite the differences industry.
culture is divided between individuals who are and work in collaboration would be In the set of behavioural aspects
focused on enjoyment, then those are primarily precisely useful. by having a strong sense of ethics I
focused on education and then the ones who balance Moreover, studying for an would be able to maintain my
of learning. Though, the common trait derived is that accounting degree raises the integrity. As I have learnt so far in
the individuals are rational, logical and calculative. expectation for the behavioural accounting, the reputation of
The degree is such that requires constant practice and traits of being rational and logical having good ethical foundation
dedication and the numerical accuracy cannot be that are not only useful during the and integrity is essential for
developed by studying in a day which is a possibility in course of employment but also in goodwill and employment as this
theoretical subjects. I have learnt that persistent the course of life. Additionally, the indicates I won’t be falsifying my
studying and revision can go a long way while gaining degree expects one to be accurate findings. By proving accurate
education in an accounting subject. Culture in turn in their finding due to the findings maintaining my ethical
shapes the behaviours within the students such as dependency upon the results as grounds would make the results
giving a sense of identity, encouraging loyalty and the numeric are used to develop a reliable and accurate henceforth
enhancing motivation. range of strategies. The employers would know they can
The behavioural traits expected in the degree of behavioural trait of being able to trust me building a successful
accountancy is having a strong ethical foundation as extract accurate results would be career path for me. By being

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 the integrity is a significant characteristic because they beneficial as the employees would adaptable, I would be in-line with
reveal the true picture and standing. The emphases is rely on the individual leading to the constantly modifying
generally upon the accuracy as the numbers are relied career success. Furthermore, there legislations.
upon to conduct any business. Considering that, since are constant legislative
the accuracy is heavily relied on, in case of any error, modifications in relation to the
an account is obligated to have a sense of accounting methodologies and
accountability hence that being an essential trait. incorporating the trait of
constantly learning assists an
individual to be adaptable to such
changes.
The importance of peer-to-peer Since the peers share the same experience the The advantages of teamwork are I initially plan of being employed
support and team working to enhance understanding is built that forms a connection. Such a not limited to a classroom rather to understand the complexity of
learning experience support system helps in keeping up the morale while also outside of it are there are very the field and with the learnings of
incorporating some enjoyment in the challenging rare career choices that offer enhanced social and
course. Moreover, peer-to-peer support contributes functioning in isolation. Majorly communication skills, it would be
towards the encouragement to perform better and being hired as an employee in a easier to form connections and
offers understanding during a difficult time period. company places an obligation upon gain that understanding.
Additionally, there are often certain instances where an individual to work in sync with Moreover, peer support helps
the lecturer cannot effectively deliver the the other employees. This is one boosts morale as they experience
understanding of a respective topic. In such a case, the reasons that employers choose the same and such conversations
peers provide assistance through teaching the topic, to hire individuals that present the are healthy, I would take complete
without the formal barriers, the teaching is much capability of being able to operate advantage of peer support to keep
clearer and comprehendible. They also influence the within the frame of team work. my balance in the work
development and creation of personal aims for self- Moreover, employment in an environment.
empowerment. environment of collaborations and Moreover, team works helps in
Team work contributes in teaching significant team work that would be rather conveying through communication
communication and social skills for instance actively friendly can be burden sharing and that their perspectives are valued
hearing and confidently speaking. While being a part such a healthy atmosphere would and respected. I would implement
of a team, the learning is in respect to actively lead to higher motivation and this to not be offensive within my
listening to the leader and coaches to perform the success in career. work field as well as in the society
duties assigned. Moreover, team work learning The teaching of team work of by communicating with respect.

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 includes the active listening of each member for effective listening, speaking and The learnings of peer support and
functioning in harmony. This further leads to each social skills would help to form team work also teaches the
members understanding of the proper method to connections that would in-turn be deliverance of speech which I
respectfully and enthusiastically deliver their useful in futures as such would implement while
perspective when situated in a group. connection go a long way. conducting presentations for client
While being in a team work setting, the realization is or seniors to effectively
that speaking and talking are not the same thing. communicate my perspective and
Speaking emphasizes upon the understanding of how ideas. Implementation of such
to convey a message to an audience. The method in learning would lead to increased
which a person communicates with other group job satisfaction and a successful
members expresses their connectivity and respect career.
that is a must. It also gives the teaching that a
person’s perspective is respected and valued that
boosts the morale leading to successful presentation
or tasks.
Introduction of members to collaborate in early stages
of life offers them chances to be more productive and
happy as they function with others in a team-based
atmosphere. Such satisfaction would be clearly
reflective on their performance as an employee and
their advancement in the field of work.
SWOT Analysis
S W O T
Student’s personal strengths in relation Student’s personal weaknesses in relation to Identified opportunities on gaining Threats envisaged in relation to
to learning learning. skills and degree student’s attainment of
opportunities
I am adaptable individual with the trait I struggle with self-empowerment as I sometimes feel The degree has helped me form The prevailing financial
of constantly persistent of learning. unconfident that is a weakness as I cannot voice my several business connection I environment is the greatest threat
Moreover, I have effectively ideas despite them being effective. formulated with my class mates to today's graduates. To stay
incorporated communication, social and While being fully equipped with the behavioural traits and professor that would help in afloat, several firms are focusing
speaking skills. of an accountant, I lack complete knowledge of the building the network. Building a on reducing expenses, which

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I am an ethical individual who would industry itself. successful network would help me usually means eliminating
not deliver my findings till they are in chances of job employment. employees. As there are less and
accurate. Furthermore, completion of this lesser job openings, as well as an
I can strategically plan as being a degree would lead to higher inflow of prospective searchers,
student of accounting I have the trait of chances of being hired. the employment situation has
planning ahead. become extremely competitive,
In-case of an error, I know how to making it extremely difficult to
accurately spot the mistake with the find work. Moreover, since the
difference in numeric and correct that business connection I formed with
error. my class mates would be fully
aware of my weakness, this could
be used as a disadvantage.

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