b'THE REST OF US STORIESfrom different lenses, focusing mainly on topics like migration, journeys, family, preservation and artefacts. By expanding my horizons, I was also able to see the existence of stories of people like me on stage; The Barbershop Chronicles, Antony & Cleopatra, The Scottsboro Boys, Misty, The Brothers Size, Revelations by Alvin Ailey, as just some examples. Before the pandemic, I had tickets booked for Monsoon Wedding and Small Island for over the summer, as well as newer writing like Jeremy O. Harris Daddy at the Almeida. Studying Drama at Exeter gave me the foundation to think critically and delve deeper, but it also gave me the confidence and independence to explore my own interests with curiosity. This course is truly what you make of it.With a handful of transferrable skills and the ability to sell ideas and present myself, as well as my own thoughts, I managed to successfully find a job in the fashion industry. Since graduting in 2019, I have been working as a Buyers Assistant for an online retailer. The course was challenging, and at times even harder as a black man at an institution that has traditionally been very white. It did, however, stretch me enough to really tackle these issues head on and it gave me the time to think and explorefor that I am grateful. This year has been a real catalyst for change and Im already aware of some changes happening within the university, specifically within societies, to build a place that is more inclusive and diverse. Im thankful for these pioneers who are driving great change.My time at Exeter was truly life-changing.Patric BasseBA Drama, Class of 201966'