A Milestone Accomplished Today March 8, 2024
Let me pen down these few lines reflecting on my journey to intellectual self-realization to remind myself of this day in years to come.
My academic journey in the Western world commenced in the Fall semester of 2017 with enrollment in the esteemed Loyola Marymount University, where I pursued a master's degree in Systems Engineering. This pivotal step occurred shortly after my initial arrival in the United States, a nation emblematic of hope and freedom.
In the final semester of my master's program, I undertook the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), securing provisional admission to Claremont Graduate University (CGU) to pursue Ph.D. studies in Information Systems and Technology. CGU, renowned for its scholarly eminence, provided an enabling environment to accomplish this scholarly pursuit.
Upon graduation from the master's program in the summer of 2019, I transitioned seamlessly into the doctoral program at CGU in the fall semester of 2019, I embarked on a journey fraught with apprehensions and uncertainties, particularly concerning the financial exigencies inherent in international student status. Nonetheless, buoyed by unwavering determination and divine providence, I commenced the doctoral endeavor. Over the ensuing years, divine intervention consistently facilitated my progress, culminating in the successful completion of my doctoral defense on March 8, 2024.
Reflecting on this odyssey, I proffer counsel to aspiring scholars, emphasizing the imperative of unwavering commitment to one's academic aspirations, assured of divine intervention in the realization of endeavors. Gratitude permeates my sentiments as I acknowledge the indispensable roles of individuals instrumental in facilitating this scholarly expedition. Your collective support and contributions served as indispensable pillars upon which this academic success was erected.
With the culmination of one academic odyssey, the denouement heralds the inception of another, characterized by the scholarly imperative encapsulated in the adage, "publish or perish." The academic trajectory, akin to the pursuit of a doctorate, is replete with arduous challenges; yet, guided by resolute determination, avenues of scholarly advancement invariably emerge.
In conclusion, my profound gratitude is extended to you my friends, family, benefactors, and benefactresses for your unwavering encouragement and benevolent supplications. Your steadfast solidarity fortified my academic voyage, emblematic of the collaborative ethos inherent in scholarly endeavors.
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