And the fat lady sings...

Woohoo!  That's it, it's all over - my time here at Brunel is done and dusted.  Yesterday saw the last day (of three) of presentations for our final dissertation, and seemingly everyone did well because it was kind of implied that we had all passed and therefore were to be awarded the degree of Masters of Arts.  Whether we passed or got a Distinction, we would find out later - or in fact, today I believe.  Joanne wanted a Merit, but for this course there wasn't this option - it was just going to be a simple Pass or Distinction - shame really.

Well, just checked and if it's up-to-date, I've just been awarded the Masters with nothing saying anything extra - Hazzah!, no over-qualificationness for me - I've got a social life...

So what with all this presentation prepping, I've not been blogging due to practicing my speech although something of interest turn up on the last few days (more on that later).  Have to say that it went as well as I could have hoped for - seemed to flow nicely and completed it in time.  Questions were answered reasonably well too.  Ah yeah, I'm pretty chuffed.  So, having finished the course, and the director and staff giving little speeches themselves, we all trundled, in drips and drabs, to a nearby (and very pleasant) pub next to the canal.  General banter was had and such like, and there was a plethora of picture-taking.  There were digital camera left, right and centre - it was pretty amazing and damn good fun too. I think that there are quite a few of me being silly and stupid - but then that's nothing unusual. 
A message for all those MA Brunel students who have photos:  Can all of you who have photos leave a comment (go to the bottom of this post and click 'Comments') - maybe, somehow, we can get a compilation of them all and make them available for downloading.

And following on from the party were the sad goodbyes of fellow students and friends alike.  Hopefully, I'll be able to meet again those who have to return to their home country - you lot have been so much fun to be around with and will be sorely missed.  If you ever visit and are around London, give me a call - I doubt my mobile number will change.  But of course, there are some who will be staying in the UK for a while longer, and those that actually live here.

To you all, take care and keep in touch.  Best wishes.