Gosh, I cannot believe how long
it has been since my fingers have danced across the keys typing words for the
Peace Tree. The past year has been so intense with my final year of university while
I have been working on my honours thesis. Now March draws closer and I can
close the door on my Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) degree as I
hand in my 16,405 word thesis. So many words and what a journey they
have taken me on.
My journey through honours has
been an interesting one filled with many challenges, experiences and new found
friends. There have been many days where it has been a struggle to keep going
and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this time.
Firstly, I would like to thank my
family especially my mum who has helped to keep me calm and always managed to
make me smile or laugh. My family have provided endless support, late night
conversations, and countless hugs for when words were not enough, thank
you.
Secondly, I would like to thank
Dr. Karen Stagnitti. Her knowledge in the field of play and research is amazing
and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with her. Thank you Karen for
sharing your experiences, advice and knowledge. It has been a new experience
for us both as I embarked on a systematic review for an honours project. During
the times where I was incredibly stressed, all it took was one step into your
office and your understanding and optimism would have me seeing my project in a
new light. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for your supervision
throughout my honours except to say thank you.
Finally, I would like to thank my
university friends. I have been so grateful for your support, feedback and
chats throughout my time at university, especially this past year. I am so glad
to be a part of the Honours Class of 2012. You are all brilliant individuals.
We said we could get through this year “one
step at a time” and we have. Thank you and I am glad to call you my friends.
It has been such an amazing year
and I am grateful for the opportunities, friendships and self discovery it has
brought. I would like to leave with you the words of my thesis dedication; an
acknowledgement of the strong willed, beautiful personalities who have
influenced my life.
“This
thesis is dedicated to the important people in my life. To my grandad, I wish
you were here to see what I have achieved, to come to my graduation and to give
me one of your hugs. To my Roly, I miss our philosophical conversations on life
and your encouraging words. I know in my heart, that the love from my grandad
and Roly has never ended and that they have helped me to reach for my dreams. I
dedicate this to them.
To
all the strong women of my family, I dedicate my honours thesis to them. The
women of my family have shown me numerous times that no matter what difficult
times or challenges life throws, we have the strength to get through with our
head held high. For this I am grateful and as the first female in our family to
go through university, I dedicate this to them.”
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