Some thoughts

I had an enlightening talk yesterday with my supervisor as we went over my proposal for a research grant. I do need that grant to be able to conduct my field work next year and I hope I'd get it. I was thankful of the way she tried to interrogate me so I'd be able to answer the questions that have been bugging me for weeks now. She also apologised for not giving me enough time as she's very occupied these days. I hope the good relationship that I have with her will continue. A supervisor is more than a thesis advisor. She's also a mentor, confidante and at times, even a parent. This university isn't my first choice. It's really an Australian university where I want to go. I also got an admission there but because the scholarship being offered to me is only tuition fee remission, I declined going there. I chose to come here instead. I suppose this is where God really wants me to go. And I think I got a really good deal here. For one thing, I have a supportive supervisor and for a research student like me, it means a lot. I am also beginning now to appreciate the beauty of this place. No wonder, people who have been here no longer want to leave. As for me, it's too early to tell. I'm not even contemplating of living here for good. I've just started my journey. I still have a long way to go. I will cross the bridge when I get there.