Going back to school
- By: Stephan Jacobs
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/stephan-jacobs-5782511012589276984
- Date Created: 13 December 2023
Personal message
25 years after finishing school I decided to get back behind a desk and get my electrical trade red seal certificate. I applied at Sol-tech Trade College and completed all the forms and tests.
The day I got my results and welcome letter I burst into tears. My legs were like jelly. I did the math and thought that I was not going to make the cut...
On the 12th of June this year I started class and realized that I'm as old as my fellow students' parents. 2 of my lecturers are older than me and the rest where born after I had left school already.
I'm not a school leaver who got a scholarship to go study. I do not have a rich uncle that is paying my studies. I have to work part-time and study fulltime. And it is getting to me.
I am sorted for my fees, but need a toolbox full of specialized tools to do my practical classes. And since I applied middle of last year, the price for the tools have almost dubbled.
I am asking for just a little push to assist me in making a success. Last week I receiced my marks for the past 6 months of theory classes. My lowest marks were 84%. For my electrical classes I got between 92% and 100% for the 9 tests.
I am a hard worker. I put a lot of effort and work into making a success of my studies and being an example for my fellow students.
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