COLLEGE CALENDAR
COLLEGE CALENDAR
Charlie King will begin
the second year of his
HND in Agriculture at
Bicton College in Devon
this autumn
I RECENTLY received a Welcome to Bicton College pack through the post.
I remember reading it last year with great interest, wondering what was in store for me there. This year, I know what to expect and the feeling of anxiety isnt there, allowing me to just look forward to going back.
There are, of course, still the small issues of where exactly Im going to live and whether or not Tonys going to help me pay the bills – as Ive yet to hear any progress from my bids for on-campus accommodation and a student loan.
At least my summer job offers a means of earning some money, though the under-ripeness of the oilseed rape is currently hindering progress and earning potential. All three combines have been running however, proving that when harvest gets into full swing, as I fear it will shortly, life for those of us chasing them with tractors and trailers will be busy.
Right now, though, Ive got another pressing concern. Its less than a week, as I write, until our band will be playing a gig for my bosss daughters 21st birthday party, complete with marquee and plenty of guests. But our drummer cant play. Its a bit like a bad dream – except it isnt, its reality! A replacement has been drafted in and we hope to practise with him twice before the event. Ive mentioned before that we operate better under pressure – but this is a bit extreme!
Im still unsure quite as to where Ill be heading next year when, all being well, I leave Bicton with a HND in Agriculture. Im currently looking at journalism – probably in agriculture – though I might still be tempted to do the extra year at Seale Hayne and get a degree first. If nothing else, its an extra year to decide.
Perseverance paid dividends on the girlfriend front (or lack of one) and the romance has been rekindled. I can see that much of the time we spend together this summer may be in a tractor seat, Im just not sure if she knows and is prepared for this yet.