Dear all,

I hope you had a very nice and restful holiday. You deserved it after the exams.

Let me reflect a bit on the past semester and the exams. I can see a lot of improvement in many of you. If you look back where you started in September and how far you got by now. I have to say I am very proud.

You didn't learn only facts about history, but you adopted some very useful skills. When I was reading your answers in an exam paper I could see the difference. You are able to express your opinion as well as support it with valid reasons.

I am aware not all of you are satisfied with your results, but let it be a power which pushes you to achieve more in the next quarters. We are just in the middle, there is still a chance to improve.

Don't give up. Keep trying and keep learning.