I am gonna graduate!

One of my most important discoveries in University life is also what first intimidated me the most.

I still remember when I discovered the world of journal articles. I was terrified by the vast amount of information about any topic at all, and how they interconnect and add on to one another to a cumulation of knowledge base, from which we derive principles and theories...

I was shocked that every time I searched for a journal article of a certain topic, I keep yielding up papers of some sort of relevance. It appeared inexhaustible. And I worry that the reports I write will not be comprehensive or complete.

In fact, recently, when I found articles that are helpful to my thesis, which I already submitted, my heart strangely sank and I was sadden that I was not able to add such good stuff into my thesis.

That's when I get lost among the trees when the whole forest is before me.

Yes! I took very long to realize research is built upon research and that the basic unit of research is the journal article.

And it fascinated me as much as it intimidated me.

One thing I would miss after I graduate, is the library services. The ability to find almost any publication with a few clicks of the mouse and to be able to request for those that are rare and hard to find. Yes, I would miss this. :)

The funny thing is that one of the best skills I've learned in University is how to photocopy to near perfection.

I've learned how to adjust the settings, how to flip the book in the most efficient manner and how to zap in a manner that leaves no black marks or cut-off sentences.

I somehow take pride over this skill. It's also something I enjoy doing.

*sigh* I didn't come to University to learn how to photocopy.