I had my PhD VIVA last Friday, 6 March 2015. The result - I pass my PhD subject to correction. It took a while before I can deciphered this. The external examiner, the internal examiner, they congratulated me, but I was skeptical, if that was really for real or they just want to appease me, until the two below emails appeared in my inbox, emails from my sv and admin officers.
Alhamdulillah .. praise to Allah, I've passed two great hurdles. Thesis completion and VIVA presentation. Even though the corrections are yet done, I just cannot refrain myself to write the best part of my thesis - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.I want to acknowledge the roles that played by so many people around me and ease my journey all the way. The acknowledgement is dedicated for you, yes you! -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Completion of a doctorate is no small achievement to me and my family. It is a substantial an individual research project - requires enormous effort, greatest time, high degree of patience and also persistence. There were ups and downs during the process, yet, it is worth. This journey has changed not only my life, but all people around me. Thus, it is an honour to express my deepest appreciation to those who involved, either direct or indirect.
First and foremost, all praises are due to Allah, the Most Merciful, and the Most Gracious. Without His Mercy, I would not able to complete this arduous journey, let alone to survive the bumpy ride - no matter how much effort I had given and how hard I had tried. I believe it was the power of prayers from everyone who has pledged to make my dream come true!
I was so grateful with the opportunity given by the Malaysian government and my employer, Universiti Utara Malaysia. The financial support has accommodated my journey to seek for the wider knowledge beyond national borders, especially with family around. I am so fortunate and I am so enthusiastic to serve my country.
I definitely would like to thank my supervisor. He is amazing. I still remember his magic word in our earlier meeting “when you feel lost or sad and you feel that you need someone to help you with your research, I’m the one who you should turn to. Remember! I’m your supervisor, I’m here to guide you, and I’m not the one who you should shun away from”. This phrase depicts everything. I benefit a lot from your supervision. Infinity thanks to my respective supervisor, Professor Amon Chizema.
Sincerely, I found the journey sometimes was too taxing. There were a critical and injury times and what I need most was only love, hugs and kisses. For that, my family was never let me down. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband, Zul. Whatever I have been able to accomplish, it is because of his love and support. My kids, Fakhrul, Fatin, Danish and Qaseh who were always waiting for me behind the door to kiss and hugging me every time I reached home after the long hours in office. My mother, Puan Teh Ali is my main motivation. She persistently counting days for me to finish my study and never stop praying for me. There were heart-wrenching at some stages between us – these moments will be remembered. My parent in law, Puan Omi and En. Omar were too, untiringly injecting the zeal on me to never give up when I felt life was so difficult to handle. To all my family members, you are part and parcel of my PhD life, your unwavering supports made me strong.
Finally, I should not miss mentioning this part - there were friends who persistently provided practical assistance and friends who willing to lend their ears for listening and their words for encouragement. Even your names are not mentioned, but you know who you are! Thus, I am so indebted with you guys! Thanks for everything and only to Allah I ask to repay your kindness.
