Unboxing My Graduation Regalia: A Symbol of Achieving My Master's Degree

I've returned to write again! I have an exciting update to share in this blog post. I received my graduation regalia yesterday! I ordered a custom cap, gown, hood, and tassel. I have been waiting for a month now! I was so excited to open it and see it! It's so NICE! The entire outfit is fancy and exclusive. I feel like a Hogwarts student wearing the robe. What I mean by custom is that I got my initials sown on my robe. Honestly, I felt special trying it on for the first time. I can't believe it! Everything is coming together to celebrate this incredible achievement. I did it! I got a Master's of Communication Management degree from my dream school. I wanted this so much, and now, it's mine. I'm so proud of myself. This is worth celebrating, and I'm so thankful to God that I will have the opportunity to experience this milestone.

Receiving my graduation regalia makes me look forward to commencement even more! I deserve the celebration and put in a lot of effort and hard work to accomplish this degree. I feel so much gratitude for achieving this accomplishment. It means so much to me. I love that I studied something that interests me, and I want a career in marketing communication. It's a blessing that I got my education from my dream school. I always considered going to USC for graduate school, and I hesitated to take the initiative to apply for a long time. I needed to believe in myself, invest in myself, and take a chance on myself. It was worth it!

Since the month ends next week, I'll be sending my graduation announcements soon! I also can't wait for it. I ordered beautifully designed USC graduation announcements to send to friends and family. I love sending cards, and it's a unique way to let everyone know that HEY! I'm graduating with a Master's degree. This is a huge deal to me." This reminds me that I've accomplished a lot and have so much to feel proud of. Thanks be to God for getting me this far.

While in grad school, the courses were challenging, and my home environment wasn't the best either. I struggled to have a quiet space to study. It required finding sections during the day to sit and focus on my studies. I sometimes stayed up late to finish work, even if I felt unmotivated or tired. It took a lot of perseverance, determination, and self-motivation. I need to continue reminding myself what this entire experience has taught me. I learned that I'm much stronger than I think I am. It's true, and I must remember that whenever I feel unmotivated and discouraged. I'm amazing. I'm loved. I'm worthy of this success and happiness. Thank you, God, for this moment.