As a SPRING fellowship recipient, I stand in support of this position. Academia must remain a horizontal, open space where passion and expertise of scholars sharpen their respective fields. Closing that space only stifles healthy scholarship.
I attended the conference. It was a valuable experience that pushed me beyond the limits of my conventional wisdom. Furthermore, hearing the presentations of other researchers and feedback from the professors gave me a strong desire to grow even more.
I have graduated from the Master's Program!
It was just so hard during the two years of challenging my limits, but I am so happy to have reached this day. I would like to thank my family, friends, and teachers for their support.