Something about myself- I'm an international student, studying business in Australia for the past 11 months. English is not my first language. I've applied for a nursing programme and the University requires 6.0 bands in IELTS, which I have. I sent them all my academic documents and I got an offer letter!
Twist- After a couple of weeks they told me that I have to pass a test, in which I will have to prove my listening, reading, and writing skills. I even passed that exam too. Now, the pathway to my school is clear, but, when I was reading all you people's posts, it got me thinking that one needs to have strong communication skills and writing skills to succeed in nursing schools.
And then, I got depressed and thought that no matter how many tests I pass I will never be able to communicate with a patient as an English speaker does.
How the hell am I going to remember all names of those medicines and anatomy and all that stuff?
Will I be a good nurse?
How can I get rid of this fear of me not doing well in the programme?
I'd really appreciate some help.
P.S- please don't discourage my efforts by saying such things as- ha! You will never pass the programme, we've been speaking, reading, writing, listening English since our birth whereas you haven't.
Thank you guys! Now I should be able to concentrate on other(more important) stuff, like, study! LOL
I've started working on my pronunciation.Been reading books and watching local sitcoms for months now, I hope that will help me in the long run.
Once again, thank you, thank you all for replying to my post and giving me the support I needed, although I feel pretty stupid for asking such a question now, but sill..... Now I feel a little relieved.
oopymoss
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Thank you guys!
Now I should be able to concentrate on other(more important) stuff, like, study! LOL
I've started working on my pronunciation.Been reading books and watching local sitcoms for months now, I hope that will help me in the long run.
Once again, thank you, thank you all for replying to my post and giving me the support I needed, although I feel pretty stupid for asking such a question now, but sill..... Now I feel a little relieved.