I haven't done enough study. So far. I don't think it ever feels like enough, but I definitely haven't done enough. The Stage 2 Exams are in just five months, and the countdown has begun. Time to start studying hard again.
In your case considering the cost of train(I did not realise train travel in the UK was so outrageous) it more cost effective to study alone. One of the reasons I quit half way through Diploma was costs. I live in Italy and don't have access to so called New World wines at all, and if someone can order them they cost an arm and a leg so it's best to have a study group. There weren't enough diploma students in my area so I gave up.
That’s really difficult not having access to the wines and the cost of getting them caused you to drop out. I’m sure it’s the same for lots of people, including me. It’s very much part of the reason this substack started and continues to exist. Some of the costs towards the MW is covered by the number of paying subscribers, and that goes on study fees as well as tastings and travel.
In your case considering the cost of train(I did not realise train travel in the UK was so outrageous) it more cost effective to study alone. One of the reasons I quit half way through Diploma was costs. I live in Italy and don't have access to so called New World wines at all, and if someone can order them they cost an arm and a leg so it's best to have a study group. There weren't enough diploma students in my area so I gave up.
That’s really difficult not having access to the wines and the cost of getting them caused you to drop out. I’m sure it’s the same for lots of people, including me. It’s very much part of the reason this substack started and continues to exist. Some of the costs towards the MW is covered by the number of paying subscribers, and that goes on study fees as well as tastings and travel.
I think that's why you end up seeing so many anglophones in these programs. Of you have access to London or New York you have access to these wines.