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The Final Week Before My Defense: Prepared, Yet Unsettled


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One week. Just seven days separate me from one of the most important academic moments of my life—defending my thesis. I should be feeling confident. After all, I’ve put in the work. I’ve spent months reading, analyzing, writing, and revising. I’ve practiced my presentation enough times that I could probably recite parts of it in my sleep. And yet, no matter how much I prepare, a nagging sense of unease lingers in the back of my mind.

It’s not about a lack of preparation—I know my material inside and out. It’s the uncertainty of what will actually happen in that room. What if they ask something completely unexpected? What if I freeze under pressure? What if, despite all my efforts, my arguments don’t come across as strongly as I need them to?

I try to reassure myself. I remind myself that nervousness is normal, that even the most well-prepared students feel this way. I tell myself that I’ve done everything I can to be ready. And still, my mind keeps searching for something I might have overlooked. Should I refine my introduction? Double-check my citations? Rework my conclusion just one more time?

Deep down, I know that perfection is an illusion. I won’t have every answer, and that’s okay. My professors don’t expect me to be flawless—they expect me to demonstrate my understanding and defend my ideas to the best of my ability.

So, in this final week, I’ll do what I can. I’ll review my notes, practice a few more times, and get some rest. When the day comes, I may still be nervous, but I’ll remind myself of one simple truth: I’ve worked hard for this moment, and I am ready.

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