http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/teen-claudia-vulliamy-oxford-university-rejection-letter-viral-artwork_uk_5878ee87e4b0f3b82a378dde?ir=UK+Universities+%26+Education&utm_hp_ref=uk-universities-education
18 year old Claudia Vulliamy applied to Oxford University to do Classics. Unfortunately she was unsuccessful in her application and received a rejection letter.
Claudia immediately set to work on creating a piece of abstract art based on the letter. The art has now been shared 43,000 times on twitter; 142,000 people have liked the image and there are hundreds of comments including offers to buy the work.
Claudia said, "It's a bit disappointing to be rejected. But it's rare to get a personal letter from Oxford and it seemed quite monumental."
One of the comments on twitter read, "The key to greatness is learning how to handle rejection - never seen anyone handle it better."
Claudia has now accepted a place to study at Durham University.
- What do you see in the picture
- what do you think this story is about?
explain the story
- how do you think Claudia felt when she received her letter of rejection?
- "The key to greatness is learning how to handle rejection" why?
- Why do you think Claudia chose to make an art piece from her letter?
- Why do you think so many people have liked and commented on this picture?
- look at the words Claudia chose to highlight in her art. Why do you think she chose those words?
- Every time Claudia looks at the art piece, what do you think she will feel?
- This story is about resilience. What does resilience mean? Why is this story about resilience?
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