I've finished my degree. Well, actually I finished it technically on the 17th of June at the end of my exams, but now I have confirmation of my degree results; 2:2. Can't say that I'm not dissappointed because I really thought that I had got a 2:1, but it would appear that Housing and Society dragged my mark down (got 54%) - it's a course which has been subject to a lot of criticism from myself and my fellow class mates for a range of reasons (my personal gripe has been the urbancentricity of the course). Oh well. Might appeal, but my Director of Studies doesn't think that it's marginal enough to be successful.
On the plus side, I heard back from the postgraduate coordinatior. I got an offer for a place on my MSc course, on the condition that I got a 2:1 (which came as a bit of a kick in the metaphorical balls considering I had been waiting to hear back about it for ages and I got the response just after the results came out!) But I may still get it: the case is being refered to the course convenior to decide. This is a new course, so the chances are that all the places will not be taken anyway, and it would be to the advantage of the course coordinator to have a full class even if they are not all 2:1/1st students than a class that's not full up. My Director of Studies said that he would have 'an informal word' with the person responciable for the selection of students for the course. I really appreciate how much has been done for me by those I have talked to within the department - I wouldn't stand a chance without their support! However, it could still all come crashing down because the course is still subject to internal approval. This may still count in my favour in that if enough people are interested and signed up then approval may go through far more easily than if they only had a few people interested. I shall have to wait and see, but I believe that God does not close a door without opening a window. I really want this oppertunity, and if I'm accepted then I'm going to have to work so much harder than anyone else to prove myself capable, and I'm willing to do so. I recognise the sacrafices that I will have to make, but I know that they'll be worth it.
If there's one positive lesson I've taken from this, it's that we cannot take our oppertunities for granted and have to make the most of every chance we get. As Mum said, what's meant for you will not pass you by. My parents have been so supportative: they said that they were not disappointed by me, but for me, and that's been a really big help. With the support from my family and friends I've managed to remain very posative, and turned this result to my advantage: I'm now very motivated to do my best and strive for what I want.
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