Three weeks until graduation!!

Yesterday was a huge day for me! I passed my master's thesis defense and that means I will be receiving a masters of science in exercise science at the end of the quarter! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders now that my defense is done and over with. (In case you're wondering by defense I mean oral presentation of my thesis/research project, during which I am graded and questioned by faculty members who then determine if I will pass or fail). At the beginning of this program the idea of a thesis and defense seemed so daunting and quite possibly like the worst experience I would have thus far, but it turned out to be much more do-able than I imagined. I'm so grateful for all of the support Rob and my family has given me as I've gone through this process; I couldn't have done it without them! It meant so much to me to have them all there to watch my defense! I've been so blessed to have this experience and opportunity, and now I can't believe my college experience is finally over (at least for the time being. Who knows, maybe I'll go back at one point). Time to be a true "grown up" and join the working world!




After my defense we walked around campus and took a few pictures so I had some choices for my graduation announcements!