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
