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Is there any bigger motivator to graduate than having your family watch you walk around in a robe and a stupid hat?

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peterlee · M
My first degree was not worth much.

But my second allowed me to explore issues related to my work.

At Oxford we had to attend examinations it full academic dress and a white bow tie. Mine was made out of cardboard.
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@peterlee We 'red brick' students escaped that dressing up bit until graduation day - and that was in English as well. 😂 I have a brother who went through all of that flummery at Oxford and loved it.
peterlee · M
@FreddieUK I did a grand tour of Nottingham, Oxford, Sussex and OU!
At different stages of my life
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@peterlee A real mix of ancient and modern. I had experience of four bricks and mortar universities, but I know lots of people who benefited from the OU. I enjoyed all my studies which, like yours, was spread out over my life.