‘Go for it now’: 74-year-old graduates with merit after once failing 11-plus
by Geneva Abdul from World news | The Guardian on (#677YJ)
John Wilsher admits there were hurdles to overcome, but hopes his story will inspire others to get back into education
Time goes quickly," according to septuagenarian John Wilsher, who failed his 11-plus but now at 74 has graduated from university with merit and is encouraging others to seize the chance to follow their passions.
However, his return to higher education was not without its setbacks. It was not easy, Wilsher told PA Media news agency, concerned about taking exams for the first time in 35 years and aware his memory was not as sharp as it once was.
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