Graduation was a beautiful, scorching day this week as hundreds of graduates took to campus to pose next to Old Joe and tried not to melt in the heat. Graduation was also a lovely reminder of how the past four years of my degree have been spent - desperately trying to balance two separate departments [...]
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The hectic and hopefully often wisdom-filled reflections on my final year of studying at University of Birmingham. Finals, fear and graduation…
Is this the end?
"It's a beautiful day to be happy and healthy" This exam season has brought with it the expected panic and some unexpected beautiful weather. In the lead up to one of my exams, I sat outside and attempted to eat some lunch even though I'm normally too nervous to manage anything. And then, a text [...]
Finals: How to be supportive
Are you currently facing finals? Do you have a flatmate or course friend who's struggling to manage their workload and stress levels? Are you the kind, caring family member / good friend / interested neighbour wanting to show your support? Here's a quick post on 5 ways in which you can be supportive during their [...]
What does your degree mean to you?
My final few hours of university education came to a close last week as an abrupt anti-climax. One moment I went about my regular Thursday morning of French translation and interwar German visual culture, and the next? A slightly odd walk home as I realised now I need to actually do my finals and graduate. [...]
Final year: Passion-driven or Game Plan?
Final year brings with it a looming deadline: Graduation. This summer, a piece of paper will be handed to me, in a very fancy and slightly over the top ceremony, in front of proud friends and family. My parents will probably be weeping with joy and pride. I'll probably be focused on not tripping up [...]