#9 Final Viva + Thesis Journey, 2023!

Assalamualaikum and welcome back to my channel! Hehe.

This is the moment for which I have patiently waited, and it is finally approaching. On 23 June 2023, I had my final viva examination for my master's degree. I was pleased with the work I had presented to my panels. I got some positive feedback on my presentation. The most crucial aspect of research is deciphering your own transcriptions.

Me when having the technical glitches while my panels, Dr Raha and Prof Madya Dr Au Yong are waiting patiently.

Min with her panels, Dr Rizal (my SV) and Dr Farhana. Look her topic there!

Syed with his panels, Prof Syahrul and Dr Nik Elyna, and teams. Look his topic there!

Immediately following the comments, I texted my SV to relay all of the helpful suggestions in order to facilitate proper guidance from him. He had me come in so I could straighten out my thesis. Initially, I've been using the parametric test all the way neither normal nor abnormal apply to my data. Since I only have two weeks to finish what I started after presenting to my panels, they have asked me to switch to a non-parametric test. The time passed by.

Min had previously visited me at home to turn in her finished research project the day before. Since our first encounter was digital, I can't wait to finally meet her in person. She was just as thrilled as I was and surprised my family with ole-ole from Muar. Hehe. I like it! I admire her drive and tenacity and think she was a wonderful friend. And I applaud the fact that she managed to juggle six classes in the second last semester, a major research project in a final semester, and her wedding day in this year. I sensed her feelings as she fought.

I'm still fine-tuning it to make sure it's as good as it can be even on the my deadline. Struggling to print on the last minute the report at Print Expert. What a day! Haha. You challenge the time and surrounding. Thanks to my parents to send me over the faculty just solely to submit my report. Wow! I can't repay their kindness.

How time flies. I can hardly wait to see my scores. My heart pounding so fast. Alhamdulillah, I did well enough on my research paper to earn 4.00. Such an amazing results. My ultimate goal is a 4 flat, which would also raise my pointer to Pass with Distinction status. I felt that so struggle to make it the things happen. Despite having to devote my entire working day to my job, I am blessed with ample free time. My parents put up with my mood swings and my nonstop ranting to my best friend, Shima. Thank you for your supporting.

My SV requested that I write a journal article based on my research project within two weeks of turning in my final report. I was resolved to see this article through to the end, and I did so. Wonderful. Satisfied. Having my research paper posted on an academic website is another one of my goals in life. It seems that my supplication has been answered.

Thank you to my SV, Dr. Rizal, for being so helpful and understanding throughout my master's journey. You'll able to meet with me with a total of 7–8 times to fulfil my request. With all my heart, I thank Allah for you, my parents. Thanks for being so helpful and supportive, Min and Syed! I pray that I will soon be able to visit with you. Hopefully one day before our graduation day.

Yeah, I intend to proceed my next PhD journey. Let's catch up in my next entry.