I sat an adult entry test, put in my preferences to SATAC and started worrying, was I good enough, would I pass, what would I do if I didn't.
In January/Febuary 1998 the offers were advertised in the local rag and I had received my first preference. I was so proud of myself.
From the day I was accepted to university, the worrying started about if I was up to it, if I was going to be able to write an essay or use a computer. I found that all i needed to learn was too much once I started my course fulltime, so I chose to do my first year of the course over two years. Once i had finished 1st year I was ready to go fulltime, and I was able to finish my degree over a 5 year period.
Since that first day of university I have seen amazing changes in my skill levels. From struggling to write my first essay and taking 8 hours to type 500 words, I have progressed to a stage where I know I can get at least a distinction if I write an essay. I know that any task or goal I wish to achieve is very possible if I set my mind to it and if I am willing to do a little bit of hard work.
In November 2002 I was injured and I was unable to complete all my assignments required to pass my course. The injury took me ages to get over and in March with the deadline for graduation at hand I forced myself to complete the last two essays I needed to write.
Well i did it, I handed up those two essays and passed them easily, and on the 7th day of April 2003 I walked across that podium to collect my parchment. I was limping still, but i was so proud that I had finally done it.
VIOLET is the colour for a bachelor of education, I am proud to finally be a teacher.
Thankyou everyone who has put up with me or helped me on my way, you have been pillars of strength for me.
Below: My daughter, she was so proud of me and I am just as proud of her. She watched the whole ceremony and was very excited.
The marionettes that are displayed in the Festival Theatre where the ceremony was held.
