After 2 and half years of struggling to get my graduate degree, I finally have my Master in Marine Affairs. I did not attend my undergraduate graduation six years ago so I made sure my mother and my sister will be able to see me get my degree this summer. My mother actually cried and I know how proud she is of me. At the baccalaureate, the speaker advised us graduates not to be consumed by careerism, to not become people who are so focused on their career and do not mind stepping on anybody to reach the top. He said that Alma Mater is Latin for lactating mother and that we should not waste UP's milk because we are "Iskolars ng Bayan". I like his closing sentence: "You are not defined by your transcript of records but the choices you make and the deeds you do".
I would like to thank all the people who have supported me in my studies. My family who did not question my capability to go back to school and friends who have loaned me money and laptop, understanding officemates and roommates who were my stress-relievers. Indeed, kindness can go far and I experienced that as I conducted my final research paper. I thank God for blessing me with helpful and generous people.
Now that I have my degree though, I'm still confused on which way to go. I have resigned from my position as a Museum Technician and applied as Research Assistant for a one year project. I'm crossing my fingers again, just like the last time I resigned as call center agent, I need to go out of my comfort zone and explore the world I worked hard to fit in. I'm hoping this new environment would give me the experience I need and will prepare me for my next goal, a PhD. I'm hopeful.
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