Matthew Graduated from the University of Lincoln today. Of course being an architectural student, Matt is collecting degrees. The first was an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. This was Bachelor of Architecture. For those confused by the academic road, Matt did 3 academic years for the BA, 1 year in practice with architects in Newarke, 2 academic years for the B.Arch, and is now in his final practice years, with a practical log book, thesis, exams, and Viva to complete.
Lynn and I went to Lincoln for the ceremony. After the obligatory pub lunch, we went to Lincoln Castle where Matthew was robed up.
We headed for the Cathedral where the ceremony took place. Lynn and I got seats not too far back, although since the first several rows were for the “Graduands” we were still quite far from the front. Matt’s Graduation was in the first part of the proceedings, but we had to sit through a lot of presentations before we were allowed out!
All the Graduates, preceded by the academic elite of the University, paraded out of the Cathedral, being applauded by all the parents and friends.
We went to find Matt, which shouldn’t have been a problem – we were looking for a young man with a mortar board and blue hood.
A quick phone call revealed what we should have known – he had headed directly to the complimentary drinks tent in the Castle grounds, where we joined him. On the last occasion we spent some time here, chatting with Matt and his friends. This was a fairly brief gathering – as far as Matt was concerned the main celebration was to begin this evening, and parents weren’t invited! However he did walk back to his house with us, and made us a cup of tea before seeing us safely in our way.
It was lovely relaxed day. See “Our Recent photos” for a few more images.
Technically we live in Oaktree House, but sadly the tree had to go.
We now have a thriving Oakstump at the front of the house.
