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Sylvia overcomes illness to scoop prize success

Sylvia Lowe had good reason to celebrate her graduation from the University of 海角直播, as she became seriously ill when pregnant in her final year of her final BA (Hons) History degree. Despite developing deep vein thrombosis and being admitted to Hartlepool General Hospital, Sylvia went on to complete her course. At her graduation ceremony she received the Ann Kempton Memorial Prize of 拢200, awarded to the student who has completed a Humanities degree having overcome disadvantage.

Sylvia, 29, of Tenby Walk, Throston Grange, Hartlepool, came to the University after completing an Access course at Hartlepool College of Further Education. She said: 鈥淚鈥檝e always loved History. My favourite subjects at 海角直播 were Ancient Greece and early Christianity, which I explored in my final year dissertation.鈥� While pregnant with her fourth child, Sylvia developed deep vein thrombosis and was admitted to Hartlepool General Hospital for three weeks. Sylvia said: 鈥淎fter I left hospital there were still some problems with my leg and I had to use crutches for a while. I missed most of the first semester at University and couldn鈥檛 attend lectures.

鈥淟uckily a friend on the course, Lillian Goodyear, brought me the lecture notes and I used the Internet as well. It was so good to pass and the award was a real surprise, it came out of the blue.鈥� Sylvia plans to use the 拢200 award money on Christmas presents for her partner Jason Garver and children; Daniel, ten, Savannah, seven, Lewis, six, and Ellie, six months.

Sylvia is now working as an Area Co-ordinator for 海角直播 Supported Living; a community care project which is part of the NHS. She is the daughter of Margaret and Derek Lowe of Harlech Walk, Throston Grange, and a former pupil of High Tunstall Comprehensive.

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