"What ESIP Has Done For Me" by Munsifa

“When we compare ESIP to other academics, it is different. It is not like a usual school day, but a day to discover and acknowledge something new.

Why is ESIP so unique and incomparable?

First of all, it is the subjects that have been chosen and taught. It is not about being given a certain work, and next you’ve been instructed to do it. No, instead they make you read between the lines, thinking even more about what has been given to you, asking yourself questions and much more. 

You understand that Art is not all about a simple drawing left on the wall as your masterpiece. It is being the one with the creativity and the extra imagination needed to come up with the idea.

In other words, it’s called thinking outside the box.

Here in ESIP, I find that these sessions are here to open our minds. To visualise the outcome of an issue and consider a solution for it. To take in account and to analyze many issues that we come across in our society, but yet are left to be rejected.

Another reason why I think ESIP is such a success is not only do they teach, but they try to make you have the courage to be independent. They started off by requiring us to socialise and to make new friends with confidence. 

I can be quite shy at times, but after a while I have grown to understand that it is good to socialise with different people. You may learn new things from your new friends, and having a wide range of friends is good for us as well. I’ve gain more confidence in speaking to other people and not to be so pessimistic about others and myself.

Finally, in summary, I would like to say that, people can sometimes have great potential but if their fear of communicating to others over powers them. They will not be noticed. Because of this, I would like to thank Simon, Davina, the mentors, and everyone who took part to help with this project for giving this opportunity in gaining confidence and being more open minded.“

Munsifa Ashraf Hussain