An individual reflection on their initial six weeks at academyEx, highlighting their motivations for joining after feeling burnt out from corporate life and seeking to reignite their learning curiosity. Initially excited, they soon felt overwhelmed by the demanding coursework, struggling with self-management and new subject matter. However, constructive feedback and the academy's supportive structure, including industry mentors, proved crucial in helping them navigate these challenges. The author now feels a sense of growth and reaffirms their decision to attend, offering advice to prospective students on engaging with the programme and utilising available resources like AI tools and reflection.

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