My friend Sally (single mum, 2 teenage daughters, gave up a lifelong career in FCO to go to university and study social work) has just told me that she's completed her second year at Bangor Uni and is on track for a first class honours degree!
I just want to acknowledge the great achievement of this remarkable woman and say - well done ... so you're only blonde on the outside Sal :-)
Sally's news led me to thinking about my own rather pathetic 2.ii gained (dare I say it) nearly 30 years ago. The older I get, the more I think that education is wasted on the young. I went into university thinking that I could get a 2.ii .. and hey, guess what - that's what I got. There are a few youngsters who are dedicated and focused (like Laurence, thankfully) but most of us just went to uni to have a good time and coming out with a degree was a bit of a by-product. Yes, we worked ... but not with the drive and determination that people like Sally have.
Big hand clap for Sally - bravissimo!
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