A while ago I started a thread asking for help for DS doing a Masters at Cambridge in a tough subject. He was really struggling with the workload and on the point of breakdown.Many posters were very kind and helpful.
Well, it got harder. DS said many times that he regretted going to Cambridge and almost did not do his exams, he was so stressed and broken. But we coaxed him to at least give them a try. He got a grip, went in and did them, and got first class honours and a distinction, ending up 2nd out of 61 students. This after assuring us he was going to fail!
He's thrilled to bits, and just started his first- very good- job in his field of interest. I do not mention my DC on any social media and DS also does not allow me to brag to my friends- he thinks it's "gauche"- so may I please brag here? And also thank you all for your help. Someone said back in Dec that all Cambridge students think they are going to fail- but they all pass- and this turned out to be right!
It's been a long and gruelling journey for him, starting from online A levels in the pandemic. I am so proud I could burst.