So, it’s definitely a Master’s for me. Also got offered a Masters at York University. I received a 2:2 but still offers are coming in, I think that they were impressed that I got up at 3.30am in Mexico to do the interview and I also told them of a performance that I had in mind with refugees and I think that they were intrigued.
I met with Chi Chi today as she flies back to Kenya on Tuesday. She got a 1st but she was so clever academically. I was making notes with her today so I could get hints and tips in order to get a better grade in my Masters. We also discussed my next thesis and I would like to study the concept of returning to study later in life. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be emotionally ready for a degree in their 20’s or 30’s and life gives us barriers to prevent us from returning to study but as Chi Chi said, if I do a thesis about it then maybe it will inspire others to change or start a new direction in their lives. I think that their is a whole network of people out there not discovering or pushing their boundaries. And people that have a lot to say and could offer a great contribution to society.
You know something? Stay in Halls of Residence – there is then no worry then of fuel bills dropping through your letterbox – in fact you don’t even have your own letterbox.
I must admit challenging it has been, studying and living with people much younger than me, I can get on with anyone but during my 3 years I was the oldest by decades and I do feel at times, as I was pushed aside as that old woman who knew no better. Especially in Theatre/Drama – why is this lovely creative area of the Arts not encouraged more to be studied at all ages – it is in fact the seniors that would really benefit from the confidence boost that studying in this area can give you.
Enough said. I am now going to start my preparation for my next studies. Which I think after my experience of travelling and my personal growth – this next chapter, academically, will be the most valuable.
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