I am Katharine Sim Hun Li LLB

On the 11th July 2014 I graduated at University of Reading, I am Katharine Sim Hun Li LLB. It's still completely nostalgic to be graduating, and honestly, I cannot believe 3 years has passed, I cannot believe I am one more step further to becoming a practising lawyer.

University of Reading 2011 - 2014

Reading, you were never my first choice, you were never the place I wanted to spend the last 3 years studying law. In truth, I hated first year for a number of reasons, but the main reason was, I wasn't able to let go of my dream of going to KCL to study law. Because of that, my first year wasn't the freshers year I had hoped, and I truly considered moving universities. Thinking back, it was a crazy idea, and the only reason I never moved was because I was too lazy. This is the only time my laziness saved me. Although my university life hasn't been perfect, it's been one heck of an adventurous journey, and had I left, I would never have met the greatest and nicest people with the warmest of hearts, become friends with the most wonderful people, and learnt all these new life lessons.

Let's look back to all our wonderful memories

Nothing would ever have been the same without a few of the greatest people I will ever meet and be blessed in my life to ever know.

Muma & Papa ~

What can I say? Thank you for making me who I am today, I still feel insecure, I still feel afraid, I still feel immature & shy to take the risks that my life holds to get to where I want to be. But every step of the way, you bring me closer to my dream, through your love, support and strength. I always moan about your strict ways, but you don't know that I am grateful for that, without the tough love, I would still be that weak little push-over. Words can't ever describe the love I have for you both, and how much it means to me. So by way of my gratitude, I will continue to grow and become the happiest I can ever be, as you both ever wanted.

Spam ~

I always moan about you, and for those who spent the last 3 months with me, you will know that I have literally not stopped (all good things I promise :P). But through all the moaning, I have never had greater support than the sibling support and love you've given me. We don't always get on, but the best part about it, is how quickly we can make up (mainly cause I don't ever remember when I wake up the next day). It's not been easy being your sister, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. We "look" like "twins", but we couldn't be anymore different, and yet we are so similar in so many other ways. This is what makes us sisters, our connection. Thank you for everything.

Christina ~

I can't even remember when we first officially met and how we ended up being best friends. But that never really mattered, because our friendship was never based on the length of time we'd known each other, but all that we had gone through to make it the friendship we have today. It's incredible how we've managed to still be as annoying to each other as the day we met each other, and how we never cease to make each other laugh again. You're so beautiful and wonderful, and I'm so grateful that you could come to my graduation. Thank you for everything you ever did for me, and most importantly, for being there for me, as I shall always be there for you.

George ~

3 years ago, I thought you were the most annoyingly tall, hairy and silly flatmate I had ended up having to live with in first year. Every morning you'd walk from your room to mine, knock on my door softly, in case I was still asleep, to ask me the most random of questions, and talk to me about the oddest of things. It was seriously annoying at the time, but honestly, I miss those times the most, because it stopped me from getting so worked up and stressed.

We have now graduated together, and you're still taller than me, and I'm still that small and overly tanned Chinese girl you know. I have never seen anyone work as hard as you, and still be so relaxed, I never know how you do it, it's about time I took a leaf from your book. Thank you for three super immature years of friendship, and here's to another year of annoying each other next year ^_^!

But of course, Reading would never have been the same without all you wonderful people and many many more. You guys are insanely beautiful, kind-hearted, and have brought me the greatest and funnest of memories.