The context is that I deferred for 4 years, extending my undergrad degree to 8 years. It’s confirmed that on November 5th I will be graduating. I’m so happy. I did my research January to June and I was graded a B+. I’m really proud of this grade. I did this research myself, me, who still thinks of myself as less when it comes to my achievements. I did have someone else collect data, but assembly, analysis, and interpretation was all me. I enjoy them in the moment then I feel foreign after.
So my question is in regards to a picture of me holding one of those research booklets before handing it in. Is that too weird? I don’t see people around me post about that and I’m scared I will be the weird one for doing so. I like these sets of photos especially because my mum and I both pose for these photos. It’s been such a process with depression and anxiety both, that I would like to put this memory somewhere I won’t be the only one to share in, and yes, I kind of am also looking for peer validation.
So, should I? Is the joy worth the anxiety of hoping for validation?
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