I have been working on several tasks, editing my research protocol, writing literature reviews on two main themes, and preparing ethics forms.
The biggest achievement in week 15 was receiving approval to record audio for my data, which is a very positive step in the right direction. It means I am realistically able to continue my research according to the initial plan. I consider myself a very, very lucky person!
The next important step is to obtain ethics approval by July. My goals for next week are to complete the forms and submit them to my supervisors.
I am teaching again in the summer semester after the Easter break. I have also been asked to deliver some sessions at a secondary school, just as I did last year. It is always great to have a solid connection with someone interested in my culture. I will have to be grateful for all the good luck I have had.
