All good things must come to an end….

Three years. It has been three years since I arrived in Manchester for the first time and embarked on this wonderful, life-changing voyage. Over these lovely years, some things have changed, some have not, people have come and gone, and new memories have been made. There have been periods of calm and clamor, always with something to do or to think about. And yet, amidst all of this, there is one concept that until recently had never even crossed my mind. And now, it is perhaps the only thing I think about. With only a few months until graduation, the destination of this exhilarating journey is imminent and rapidly approaching.

I certainly am happy about finally finishing my degree and being able to reap the rewards of my labor. Having spent most of my life learning, studying for exams and writing essays, it is somewhat relieving that soon I will not have to worry about the minutiae of academic life. And yet, it is quite melancholic. For me, studying is a thrill; the knowledge is certainly a lure, but the process is what I find particularly exciting. Mastering small details, finding new approaches to problems and thinking of new ideas, all ending with a big bang–an exam. It is an opportunity to say “look, I can do it”, which makes all the stress and hard work worth it.

It is said that all good things must come to an end, but in my opinion, the ends are only the means for even better beginnings. I would certainly welcome the opportunity to remain in academia for a little while longer by pursing a graduate degree and perhaps eventually a doctorate. Regardless, no matter which path I may take, I can only hope it is as eventful and rewarding as this one.

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