25/08/2026
PROPOSAL DEFENSE: DEFENDED! ๐๐โจ
After all the sleepless nights, endless meetings, revisions, discussions, practices, and moments of questioning whether we could really make it throughโtoday, we finally did. ๐ค
Our Proposal Defense was never just about presenting a research study. It was about presenting the time, effort, ideas, and dedication that we poured into every part of our work. There were moments when we felt pressured, confused, and unsure, but we continued to learn, improve, and work together until we reached this moment.
Standing in front of the panel and presenting our proposal was definitely nerve-wracking, but it was also a moment we will always remember. Every question challenged us to understand our study better, every comment gave us something to improve, and every suggestion helped us see our research from a better perspective. And now, after everything, we can finally say:
WE DEFENDED OUR PROPOSAL! ๐ฅน๐ค
This achievement may be just one step in our research journey, but it means so much to us. It reminds us that every late-night discussion, every revision, every โokay, ulitin natin,โ and every struggle was worth it. We still have a long way to go, but today, we allow ourselves to pause for a moment and be proud of how far we have come. โจ
Most importantly, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the people who guided and supported us throughout this journey.
Thank you so much to our research adviser, Maโam Arianne Joy R. Ped, for patiently guiding us, correcting our mistakes, answering our questions, and continuously helping us improve our study. Your guidance, encouragement, and dedication have been a huge part of this achievement. We are truly grateful for everything you have done for us. ๐ค
Thank you also to our research teacher, Maโam Diana Robiรฑol, for teaching us, guiding us through the research process, and helping us understand the importance of every step we take. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for being part of our journey toward this milestone. Your efforts and guidance mean so much to us. ๐ซถ๐ป
To our panelists, thank you for your time, questions, comments, and valuable suggestions. Every piece of feedback gave us a chance to grow and make our research better.
And to everyone who supported us behind the scenesโour classmates, friends, families, and everyone who encouraged us when things became difficultโthank you. This achievement is even more meaningful because we did not have to face this journey alone.
Today, we celebrate not because the journey is over, but because we have successfully conquered another challenge together. There may still be revisions, chapters to complete, data to gather, and another defense waiting ahead, but for now, we are proud to say that we made it through this chapter.
One defense down, more steps to go.
From a proposal written on paper to a study we proudly stood behindโthis is only the beginning of our research journey. ๐โจ
PROPOSAL DEFENDED. ๐ฅน๐
And yes, we are one step closer to the finish line. ๐ค
