Post by Khin Chaw Su Su San

✨Exciting New Chapter: PhD Journey at Chulalongkorn University! 🎉 July marks a significant milestone in my academic career as I officially embark on my PhD studies at Chulalongkorn University. This new chapter fills me with immense excitement and deep gratitude, and I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt thanks to all the incredible individuals who have supported me along the way. My academic foundation was significantly strengthened by the invaluable guidance of my professors at the University of Nottingham. I'm profoundly thankful to my professors at the University of Nottingham who have been instrumental in shaping my academic path: Professor Phil Taylor for his invaluable guidance on publications and continuous support with academic references; Professor Helen Lockey for always listening and providing thoughtful recommendations and academic references; Professor Dr Simin Ghavifekr-FHEA for her continuous support and academic references; and Professor Vicente Reyes for his insightful mentorship and encouragement. My journey wouldn't have been the same without the unwavering support from my professional network: Professor Anatoly Oleksiyenko from EdUHK for providing opportunities to advance my skills and allow me to participate in research papers; Mike from Payap University whose recommendations and belief in my potential, from my master's degree to now, have been truly motivating; and Greg from Point B Design + Training for staying connected and encouraging me to keep striving. My appreciation also extends to the CSLA team, especially Zarina Usmanova, for your care and support throughout my master's degree, which was a vital step in advancing my academic journey. I'm always thankful for the The DeBoer Fellowship kind consideration and support to each and every individual; the insightful knowledge and skills I gained from this professional network are invaluable. Most of my interest and expertise evolved from my work experience, and I truly appreciate the foundational opportunities provided by organizations such as IRC and Pact Myanmar. My deepest gratitude is reserved for my family—my mom and sisters—who have always been my foundation and greatest cheerleaders. And last but certainly not least, to my love, Min Thein Win Htun (Nai Sauhta) —your unwavering support means the world to me. I couldn't have reached this point without you. This journey is truly a collective achievement, and I am humbled and deeply motivated by the belief and kindness of everyone I have met through my academic and professional experiences. Here’s to the exciting road ahead! #PhDJourney #Gratitude #AcademicLife #ChulalongkornUniversity #Research #Mentorship #SupportNetwork