Title: Navigating Last-Minute Thesis Mishaps: A Student’s Journey to Graduation
Completing a master’s thesis is a monumental milestone, yet it often comes with its fair share of stress and last-minute hurdles. Recently, I submitted my thesis, only to realize that I overlooked a few formatting details amidst the rush to meet the looming deadline.
One issue stood out in the table of contents: a numbering discrepancy where I jumped from section 1.3 directly to 1.3.2 instead of 1.3.1, despite having numbered the sections correctly within the document. This mismatch appears to have been caused by a formatting glitch that prevented the Table of Contents from updating properly. Additionally, in the references section, I inadvertently omitted italics for a title and made a typo on another citation. These seemingly minor errors are causing me significant anxiety—particularly because I’m worried they might jeopardize my chances of graduating.
The main body of my thesis is quite polished; I dedicated most of my effort there. However, these last-minute mistakes happened in a rush as I was hurriedly finalizing everything just hours before the deadline. Now, I find myself in a state of panic, especially since it’s too late to submit corrections. As someone with ADHD, maintaining focus has been incredibly challenging throughout this process, which makes the situation even more stressful.
I’ve poured so much into this project, and the thought of being unable to graduate because of formatting oversights is devastating. At 25 years old, I need this degree to advance in my life and future plans. I hope that these minor errors won’t overshadow the quality of my research and efforts. It’s a tough moment, but I remain hopeful—and I’m sharing this to recognize that even setbacks happen to the best of us on the road to achievement.