The final exam results were pinned on the notice boards, marking the official end of their third year. A crowd of students buzzed with a mix of anxiety and anticipation, but Ariana and Kian stood with a quiet confidence, their hands linked. 🌟
Ariana scanned the list for the Business Department, a smile blooming on her face. She had not just passed; she had excelled.
Ariana's Results:
· Auditing and Taxation: A
· Data Analysis and Statistics: A+
· Accounting Information Systems: A+
· Cost Accounting & Decision Science: A
· Corporate Financial Practices: A+
"You're incredible," Kian whispered, squeezing her hand before moving to the Architecture board. His own results were a testament to his relentless balance of work, family, and study.
Kian's Results:
· Interior & Building Design: A-
· Construction Works: A+
· Mechanics of Solids: A-
· Visual Arts: A+
· Environmental Science: B+
He looked at the B+, the only grade that wasn't an A, and felt a flicker of disappointment. But Ariana was already by his side. "Kian, this is amazing! Look at your A+ in Visual Arts and Construction! You did all this while taking care of your family."
Her words reframed his achievement. He hadn't just passed his exams; he had conquered an immensely challenging year. The weight of responsibility had not dragged him down but had forged a sharper, more resilient focus.
As they walked away from the crowds, the campus seemed to shimmer with possibility. The relentless pressure of the third year was behind them. Ahead lay the final year;the last stretch of their undergraduate journey. They were no longer just students; they were scholars on the verge of their professional dreams, their partnership the steady foundation upon which they would build everything. 🎓