My graduation was a big day. I have had so many obstacles failing a module, resitting, attending two universities. Life and family pressures. It felt so unreal; I worked so hard. I got a 2:1. The board of governors' chair, my lectures, came to congratulate and tell me they were happy for me because I had worked so hard, which was a truly unreal moment. What normal student gets congratulated by the chair of the board of governors?
Looking back, the funniest moment was when I sent my family a list of do’s and don’ts, including not to be late and what to wear and so on. Not that they needed it, I was just nervous and wanted things to go well. They were late but made it before the ceremony started. I was upset with them, and the fellow graduate I sat next to in Hall was laughing at the situation.
Even though I was upset, I was so proud of my family. My sisters and my mum looked amazing. They made me feel so loved because they cared about my long list even though they did not need it. They respected my opinions and did not disregard what I said. I felt so loved that day. The staff and I were proud that I achieved what I had been working so hard for. It felt so good to see the productivity of the late nights, tears and prayers. I was so grateful for the love and support that I had from everyone at Bethany Baptist over the year and the support I had from the university staff and, of course, my friends and family.
I was so grateful to complete that chapter in my life and so happy to move onto the next one.
Always Grateful
Isabel xXx
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