Middle Aged Mum Graduates
Daughter of a coal
Miner in a village of 2000 people in Scotland
First one of my 3 sisters to graduate from a university
Immigrated to Canada in 1986
Age 51yr when I recieved my BSN.
So proud to receive my degree , among so many young bright people in the auditorium
My husband and two sons in the audience
Loved throwing my cap in the air after graduating
Very proud to be part of the UBC family
Happy to continue with my " life long learning"
Thank you UBC!
Story submitted by
Margaret duncan
Vancouver, Canada
Graduated 2008, BSN
School of Nursing