Four more Thursdays and this semester will end! Yippee?
This week was the most hectic! It started with me attending my first ever conference and present at it. The conference was under Association of International Business (MENA chapter).
So let me tell you what happened.
I arrived 10 minutes before my presentation, expecting to see some other students my age or at least someone local. As soon as I entered, reality hit me, you are the only local and you are the only undergraduate student here.
To tell you the truth, I was not nervous. Though everyone looked like an expert in their field and are doing this for the I don't know how many time, they seemed normal. Well, DUH, they are normal.
I entered my presentation room where there was 1 Italian professor, 2 Canadian PhD students, 2 Jordanian professors and one student that attended because she heard about me! *blushes*
Anyhow, the Jordanian Dr presented his presentation and once he did I felt great. Since he got a lot of criticism and he did not know how to handle it, I thought I'll do better Inshalla.
It was my time to present! I knew what I was talking about without looking at the slides. Yes it is my first conference paper and I felt the responsibility to give the greatest presentation! With the comments I got, Hemdella, I did it.
I was able to answer all questions with professionalism. It showed that this person is someone that understands what she does despite her age.
One great day that I will never forget! The conference really made me want my PhD more then ever! Oh, on my way back, I got a call from my teacher with all enthusiasm saying "You won best student paper". Unexpected, shocking but I can't deny how awesome it felt!
The library is becoming one of the places I am enjoying spending my time at!
My Thursday afternoons are spent doing more research
Whatever it is, you can do it!
