Celebrations ... celebrations :-D

Today is a very special day, the beginning was very stressful, but the end was surreal!

I successfully defended my M.Sc. thesis today, it went well, my committee members were very supportive, which is truly appreciated. I want to thank them all for their support during my studies and defence, also, a special thanks to my supervisor – Dr. Julita Vassileva, not only is she my supervisor during this journey, but also a mentor and friend…

What a journey… these past 2 years felt like being on a roller coaster, many ups and downs, but it was all worth it in the end! I am glad I hung in there when “the going got tough”.

I am still trying to comprehend what just happened a few hours ago, it still feels surreal… I guess it will sink in soon – nothing a good night sleep can’t help :0

To all of you out there still working on your graduate degrees, please don’t give up, just keep going, it will all be worth it in the end – and to all of you who are thinking of starting grad school, make sure you know why you are going for it. It is not an easy journey, but definitely not impossible J