Well, I have many achievements in my life, but I really wanted to talk about my master’s study because I think it’s one of my biggest achievement in my life. Like, I really worked hard for like more than two years, studying, working in the lab, in hospitals, sitting in front of computers for more than six to 8 hours per day, collecting the data, uh, analyzing, writing, searching the literature in order to make things, ah, as perfect as I can. So at that time, I, uh, really, um, like stressed, exhausted, tired. But when I see how people around me react, like my family, my mom, my dad, my brothers, they were very proud of me. And I feel the love and support they provided me at that time. I really, um, make me feel that it deserves all this tiredness and, uh, effort. To be honest, I really feel proud of myself because I passed the thesis at that time like two years ago with honor degree. It was one of the post master defense in my college, College of, uh University. So it’s really something I, uh, remember, and I will remember all my life. And I will, uh, speak about it from time to time in order to celebrparate this great achievement.
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One of my proudest achievements is completing my master's degree. It was a challenging journey that took me over two years of dedicated effort. I spent countless hours studying, working in the lab and hospitals, and analyzing data. I often found myself sitting in front of a computer for six to eight hours a day, collecting data, writing, and researching literature. It was a demanding period, filled with stress, exhaustion, and fatigue. However, the support and pride I received from my family, especially my parents and siblings, fueled my determination. Their love and encouragement made all the hard work worthwhile. I felt a deep sense of accomplishment when I successfully defended my thesis and graduated with honors. It was a remarkable achievement, especially as it was one of the first post-master's defenses at my university. This accomplishment holds a special place in my memory and is something I will cherish forever. I often reminisce about it, celebrating this significant milestone in my life.
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