For years, I have been dragging a repressed feeling of disappointment with myself for never having completed and defended my thesis to obtain my Master’s degree in translation. For twenty-one years to be precise, I have been frustrated with myself for having dropped everything right at the finish line, after five long and very challenging years of learning, impeccable attendance, participation, and grades. Examining the various reasons why one would opt out so close to the end, thereby forfeiting the gratification of both accomplishment and closure as well as the potential career opportunities that a higher education provides, would be a lengthy and unproductive exercise. The fact remains that many people do, and that there are innumerable other reasons why one should unfailingly strive to accomplish what one has embarked on. If you recognize yourself in this: stop procrastinating, do yourself a favor, and go for it.

Turns out that ETIB has introduced multiple options to cater to the needs of most aspiring students, and that you now also have the flexibility to register from anywhere in the world, attend courses and complete requirements, all online - one of the very few, rather only perks of COVID 19. The experience was made all the more seamless by the ETIB team which demonstrated complete understanding of my needs and priorities as a working adult with family and responsibilities, and accompanied me throughout with professionalism and kindness.

Honestly, save time zones constraints, the entire process ended up proving easier and smoother than anything I would have ever expected, and obtaining this degree, at long last, is one of my most gratifying accomplishments in a while. Whatever your situation or needs may be at the moment, remember to never take anything for granted: the degree that has never been really useful to you thus far may someday prove to be vital - psychologically, professionally and financially - both to you and to those you love. Now, what are you still waiting for? Go reap what you have started sowing, you have so much to gain and nothing to lose.

Roula Mitri

M4 Traducteur du Domaine des Banques et des Affaires