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toki's thesis blog. -master's course (~2024/3)
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Our Unique Lives. - Mar. 16, 2024.

Recently, some of my high school friends have gotten married, while others have changed their jobs, each carving their unique path. As for me, I am finally graduating from graduate school next week and will start working this April. Althoug

My Thesis Journey is Done! - Feb. 10, 2024.

I have finally completed the presentation and oral examination for my master's thesis. My professor has granted me a master's degree, signifying the completion of my thesis journey and leaving no further processes to undertake. I feel relie

What math taught us. - Jan. 20, 2024.

Studying math taught me that there are many ways to reach a result. Yesterday, the school office accepted my thesis, and I celebrated the occasion with an after-party with my love that night. We had always wanted to visit these restaurants

Navigating the Nuances of English. - Jan. 19, 2024.

"Your English seems directly translated from Japanese," said my professor as he offered me extensive advice for revision. I was confident that my English writing had improved, yet his words suggested I needed more experience. His feedback,

My Student Life. - Jan. 18, 2024.

Reflecting on my high school days, I had never imagined that I would not only discover a field of study I am truly passionate about but also decide to attend graduate school. To be honest, my exam for my first-choice university didn’t go as

A disordered format makes you careless. - Jan. 17, 2024.

I used the AI tool Grammarly to make the English in my paper grammatically correct, but it slightly altered the original format. For example, the format of commas and my standard font, "Century," changed to different ones. Although I tried

The Race Against Time. - Jan. 15, 2024.

Lately, I've been struggling with translating my thesis into English. The deadline is this Friday, so I must complete it at all costs. If I can't finish it by 5 p.m. on January 19th, my chance for a master's degree will vanish before my eye

The Final Steps in My Thesis Journey. - Jan. 12, 2024.

"You did a great job, and your improvement over these three years is so remarkable. Your thesis shows you are truly a student from my seminar." When I presented my Japanese version of the thesis to my professor, he said that. Hearing these

The Final Months of Student Life. - Jan. 9, 2024.

Yesterday, I realized that a week had already passed. Time flies so fast, doesn't it? It feels like we just celebrated the new year yesterday. When I was an elementary school student, I often heard the saying “一月は行く、二月は逃げる、三月は去る.” This phra

Plateau. - Jan. 6, 2023.

Recently, I've felt that my English skills have plateaued. Although I have a lot to say in my online English communication class, I struggle to speak fluently. Additionally, as I translate my thesis into English, I find it challenging to co

Falling in love with the works. - Dec. 26, 2023.

Had I not read "Wildlife" by Richard Ford, I wouldn't have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Deciding to switch my research focus for my thesis led to a realization of my identity's evolution. My professor often advises, "Find works

The light at the end of the tunnel. - Dec. 22, 2023.

My professor told me that I've made a lot of progress in the past two years, after yesterday's seminar. It was my turn to submit the thesis at the seminar. My juniors said it was great and some of my viewpoints helped them criticize a work

I need more reading!!!! - Dec. 20, 2023.

Recently, I've been feeling a bit stressed because I haven't had enough time to read. Reading is something I love and need to keep my mind calm and relaxed. I'm particularly fond of novels, especially those considered literature because the

Let there be light, please! - Dec. 17, 2023.

I'm really struggling to finish chapter 4 of my thesis. There are many problems I need to solve to complete it. I had planned my logic before starting to write, but I keep encountering new issues. As soon as I solve one, another appears. Bu