I got my degree results today, and I got 2:1.
I wanted a first, so I’m gutted. I’m not trying to make anyone (my boyfriend/friends) understand how hard I’m finding this, because I know that I can’t, but I am sick of being told ‘you did great’ or ‘a 2:1 is fantastic’ or ‘you worked hard and got a good mark, don’t be glum.’

I am glum.
I lost sleep, weight, friends and a social life in my endeavour for a first, and I got a f****** 2:1.
I’m £20,000 in debt with a f****** 2:1.
I tried so hard. I wanted to make everyone proud. I wanted to make myself proud. I needed to prove to myself that I can do something and I can do it right and I can do it well, and I didn’t.
I got a f****** 2:1.