What do Sam Heughan’s honorary degrees really mean?
Sam Heughan has received two honorary degrees this year so far. While some people question why he has them, it’s important to understand what they really mean?
Whenever someone gets offered an honorary degree, there are many who don’t quite understand the full system. There’s nothing wrong with this lack of understanding, as it’s often an area that people haven’t looked into in detail. With Sam Heughan’s two recent honorary degrees, it’s important to understand what they really mean and why they’re important.
Honorary degrees are simply that: honorary. There’s no need to feel for those who have put years of work into getting a degree in whatever subject they’ve chosen to study. Heughan’s degrees are pretty much just paper, but it’s the meaning behind them that’s important.
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The whole point of giving someone an honorary degree is to celebrate something positive that they’ve done — something impactful on others. In Heughan’s case, it’s all about his role in the arts and charities.
These honorary degrees mark Heughan’s success in film and TV, especially in the way that has affected the tourism growth in Scotland and the encouragement of others. His charitable works also play a part. In fact, it’s likely his charitable work that has led to being honored with two degrees.
Heughan doesn’t just raise money for charity. He takes an active part in the running of Bloodwise, regularly focusing on major campaigns to raise as much money and awareness for the charity and reasons the charity exists. He also co-founded My Peak Challenge, which raises more money for charity while encouraging others to get fit and healthy.
Honorary degrees don’t take away from the students who have worked hard for three or more years for their own degrees. Heughan’s honorary degrees are a way to recognize everything he has done.
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