Post by Shahid Ali Suteria

🌟 Normally, I wouldn’t post about grades, but today is an exception. By the grace of God, The Almighty, I’m humbled to share that I’ve officially graduated from UCL with a First Class Honours. I dedicate this achievement first and foremost to my parents. It is with great honour that I call you my parents and with even greater honour that I can say I am the first in our family to graduate from university in the UK. To my family and the friends I’ve made along the way: thank you. Your support, encouragement, and belief in me meant more than I can put into words. This First Class is not just mine, it’s also yours. I especially want to thank those who pushed me in those final few months to give my all in my dissertation and final assignments. I appreciate you all. A few years ago, I couldn’t have imagined even attending UCL let alone graduating with a First Class Honours. But this journey taught me a simple truth: you didn’t get here by chance. You are where you are for a reason and that reason is because you deserve it. To anyone with a dream: keep going. Believe in yourself, trust your path, and don’t forget to recognise your own effort. We are so quick to overlook how far we’ve come. I’m now excited to return to Santander UK in September as a Graduate Analyst, and I’m looking forward to applying what I’ve learned to the world beyond university. #UCL #Graduate #University #Gratitude #FirstGenGraduate #Alhamdulillah #ClassOf2025