Time : 17.54
Location : Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Yup.
OK so 4 and a half years after walking through the doors of Birmingham City University - 24th September 2009 - graduation day is almost here.
I actually finished my four year degree over half a year ago, but for some reason my University decides that every year, it'll have its graduation ceremony in February - God knows why!
Anyway. If I'm being brutally honest, I'm not too bothered about graduation. It's long, no doubt boring, I have to waste a days holiday from work, I don't get to sit with anyone I want to, I have to spend my hard earned money hiring a gown (£46 for a day). The list goes on. Plus the fact I didn't even get the grade I want (missed it by 1.5%).
BUT.
I understand it's a rite of passage. You know. Standing there with my scroll, throwing my cap in the air (which I thought was a joke - turns out people actually do that!). Annoyingly, I am only allocated two tickets. Two measly tickets. I have a big family, who on earth am I supposed to choose! Well, that decision was made a little easier with Sister D moved off to The Big Apple, so my decision was pretty much made for me.
Mum and Sister J are getting the call up. And they will get to see their baby brother / son (finally) graduate - the first one in our immediate family, I might add.
But where has it left me. Yes, I'm going to have my degree, endless memories and my lovely girlfriend who I met in class. But now what. Let's take a look.
- I am in debt up to my eyeballs
- I already have a job (who to this date, haven't asked me what grade I got)
Though on the plus side - I am lucky enough to have a job in a field I actually want to work in - so I suppose with that being said, it was all worth it!
Ask me again when I have to start repaying my Student Loan in March. Death.
Lesson of the day - Work hard, play hard (but work a bit more)
Uni Lesson - DON'T LEAVE EVERYTHING TO THE LAST MINUTE!
Currently listening to - Foster The People
It's weird is so long, I finished uni in May and had my graduation mid July. That was a long time ago. I'm old. Doom.
ReplyDeleteYou should ENJOY IT! They are so much fun, there was a great speech at ours. And it kind of feels like your at Hogworts with everyone in Cap and Gowns!
Thanks Corinne! As you can tell I'm not massively looking forward to it! But I'm sure it'll be a nice day - and I'll only regret it if I don't go!
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