Notes on PhD Graduation Speech

Introduction

• Speaker: Ahmed Munchen
• Occasion: Receiving Doctor of Philosophy degree
  • Background: From Lombok, Indonesia
  • Journey: Overcame challenges due to COVID and visa issues

Key Points of Ahmed's Journey

• Perseverance: Despite difficulties, he succeeded in his academic journey.
• Research Focus:
  • Studied negative effects of obesity in horses.
  • Research deemed groundbreaking and important for the horse industry.

Personal Reflections

• Background:
  • Grew up caring for animals, unaware of the possibility of attaining a PhD.
  • Initially struggled with English.
  • Expresses gratitude for the transformative power of hard work and perseverance.

Gratitude

a. Advisors and Committee Members

• Special thanks to Dr. Phillips for guidance and support.
• Acknowledges assistance from faculty and staff ensuring a smooth academic experience.

b. Friends

• Friends served as family during time away from home.
• Emotional support appreciated.

c. Family

• Acknowledges the importance of parents and siblings.
• Expresses love and gratitude to family for their support, despite them being far away.

Conclusion

• Emotional acknowledgement of the journey and support received.
• Grateful for the achievements and experiences gained.
• Ends with appreciation for everyone involved in his journey.

[Applause]