discussion Proud parent....update on Junior

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So whilst Junior still shows an interest in what I do hobby wise, he's not dabbled with a kit himself for a good few years - other than Lego - but I'd like share a proud parent moment.

As some of you may have seen it was A Level results on Thursday.....and so was a big day for Junior....yes he is that old!

Junior did a bit of an odd mix of study - a single combined technical engineering course (equivalent of 3 A Levels), plus Maths A level - so the equivalent of four A levels in all. He already knew that he had the top grade possible for his engineering course as their results are out sooner - equivalent of three A* at A Level - and then Thursday found out he'd got a B for his maths.

So in just over a month, he'll be off to uni. The grades meant he could secure a place studying Mechanical Engineering at a Uni that's well in the top 10 in the UK for the subject.

As you can imagine we're very proud of him, especially as neither my wife or I made it to University...so apologies for bragging a bit!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[yak face]

Congrats to Junior , you must be proud andrew . Good to see the engineering industry is still attracting young people , hes got a bright future there , cheers tony

 

[PaulTRose]

Well done that young man

I'm assuming you've already claimed his bedroom as your modelling cave?....lol

 

[pjgtech]

Congrats to your young'n mate, and it sounds like he is doing a "proper" degree, that will actually be useful and may help to get an actual proper job in something worthwhile......and not a "generic" medjia studies type pointless degree, leading to several jobs where the phrase "Do you want fries with that?" is obligatory. Good on him and wishing him all the best....

 

[Jim R]

Well done Junior. You should be very proud of your achievements as are your parents.

 

[Si Benson]

You have every right to be proud Andrew
I’m in mechanical engineering myself and I know our industry is crying out for young blood.

Wish junior all the best from me

 

[rtfoe]

Congratulations to both parents and Junior on the A Level results. You definitely have the right to be proud. I know how it feels as an Asian whose never gotten into Uni, we literally break our backs to get the best education for our children.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[adt70hk]

Congratulations to both parents and Junior on the A Level results. You definitely have the right to be proud. I know how it feels as an Asian whose never gotten into Uni, we literally break our backs to get the best education for our children.

Cheers,
Wabble

Congrats to Junior , you must be proud andrew . Good to see the engineering industry is still attracting young people , hes got a bright future there , cheers tony

Well done that young man

I'm assuming you've already claimed his bedroom as your modelling cave?....lol

Congrats to your young'n mate, and it sounds like he is doing a "proper" degree, that will actually be useful and may help to get an actual proper job in something worthwhile......and not a "generic" medjia studies type pointless degree, leading to several jobs where the phrase "Do you want fries with that?" is obligatory. Good on him and wishing him all the best....

Well done Junior. You should be very proud of your achievements as are your parents.

You have every right to be proud Andrew
I’m in mechanical engineering myself and I know our industry is crying out for young blood.

Wish junior all the best from me

A belated thanks chaps! I'll makes sure I pass the messages on.

@Si Benson - good to hear from you Si. If you don't mind me asking, which branch of the field are you in?


ATB


Andrew

 

[Neil]

Belated congrats to Junior - doing a degree now is a lot different to my day when the grant covered everything, so that is a whole lot of extra stress. But those grades are outstanding; best of luck for a long and fulfilling future career for Junior.

 

[Si Benson]

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