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There are tons of photos (from my commencement ceremony and dinner) that I’ll like to share with you guys but do give me some time to sort them out.

Stay tuned!

HAHA. It must be a joke. After proving myself for the past (XX) years in the academic realm, I have to prove myself again? HAHA. Against the wishes of my family and friends (sorry Erwin, I can’t do the butt flash and front/back roll thingy), I’ve decided not to put myself through the selection process. I want to enjoy my commencement together with my friends instead of stressing over what to say and how to say it right. 

Hi

Congratulations! You have proven yourself to be the very best.

I am pleased to inform that you have been shortlisted as potential Valedictorian of your graduating class 2009 to be presented at the XXX Commencement Ceremony. We would like to invite you for an interview to select the Valedictorian 2009.

Date: June 2 Tuesday PM
Venue: Dean’s Meeting Room

As part of the selection process, you are required to submit:

(1) your CV
(2) an outline of your significant achievements and contributions to the School, as well as
(3) a draft of your possible Valedictorian speech.

Kindly submit to XXX (copied on this email) by June 1 Monday. XXX will then advise you on the specific time of your interview on June 2 Tuesday PM.

You should be proud of yourself (give yourself a good pat) for having come this far. Please feel free to give me a call XXX should you have any queries.

Cheers!

Regards
XXX

Tomorrow will mark the end of my academic life. 

At least for the time being. 

[ Credits: http://tavo85.deviantart.com/art/Freedom-26470065 ]

End of thesis. Beginning of life.

30 years later, when your kids are working on their thesis in NUS Business School, maybe they will see this in one of those dusty books in the Thesis Library. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First and foremost, I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr xxx, who supported me throughout my thesis with her invaluable advice, patience and knowledge whilst allowing me the room for development in this tough journey. This thesis would not be made possible without her constant guidance and advice.

I would also like to thank both Professor xxx and Dr xxx for their precious guidance and suggestions throughout this study. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Ms. xxx, Ms. xxx, and Ms. xxx who arranged and prepared for the subject pools.

I would also like to express my deep appreciation to my parents for their unwavering love and support. I also wish to thank my sister, Yirene Tan for her constant encouragement, understanding and prayers. I must also thank my boyfriend, Jason Ng for his continuous thoughtfulness, patience and sacrifices made during this study. I would also like to show my appreciation to all my friends in NUS Business School for their assistance and encouragement and brothers and sisters in S-Word Evangelical Free Church for their prayers.

Last but not least, I would like to thank God for His constant guidance, grace and mercy throughout my life. His guidance and presence made those difficult times more bearable. Thank You Lord, for in You all things are possible!

Sincerely,

Tan Si Lin Serene

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”  Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

6 April 2009, Monday

Thesis submission date.