I got tears in my eyes few minutes ago, while reading the textbook. I image the day that I received a Master degree in front of hundred students and professors. It would be the amazing day for me. The Master degree would be a wonderful gift that I could do for my parents, especially my dad. They offered my brother a financial support if he promised to pursue a Ph.D degree in Ho Chi Minh city. He didn’t do it because of he didn’t have motivation and supported environment. I have it all here. I have courage, faith in God, and supported friends, and a wonderful Oregon Mom. I have a strong motivation for studying because of my parents. It is not fun to wake up around 3:30am and study every day during each term. BUT I LOVE IT!!!
I hope and pray that day would happen in 4 to 5 more years. I would show my parents that this would be a special gift that I did for them.