May 18, 2011
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And So Ends My Graduate School Years
Wow, it still hasn’t fully hit me yet. Is it actually true? No more long, late night classes? No more papers? No more class presentations? No more exams? Really, no more frickin’ papers?!
Oh yes, it became true the moment I turned in my final exam last night. I’m done! I officially finished graduate school and managed to do so with straight As and no loans to pay off.
Where to go from here? For now, I will continue doing my thing with my current job. After all, it was my dream job coming out of undergraduate and I’m just starting to make a name of myself within the industry, so I want to see what else I can offer. I am, however, planning on using my master’s degree for my organization, so hopefully I can end up combining two of my passions (tennis and psychology) together.
It feels good to finally have my master’s degree! You all must address me as Master Alex from now on, you hear? (just kidding)
Let me end this by showing you a portion of my final presentation. I originally was going to be boring and do it normally like everyone else, but my classmates and professor urged me to do something extra since it wouldn’t be an “Alex presentation” without something creative. I was not going to sing again like last time, but I did do a throw back to one of my first presentations where I talked and interacted with myself on screen.
Here you go, me reenacting a conversation I had with my executive director:
It might have been slightly exaggerated for effect. Just slightly.
Out of here!
Comments (183)
I would do my masters in the states too if u guys didn’t charge me so much $$$$$
Daahn goh wah “first!!!!!!”
When I graduated from graduate school, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with myself. I had been going to school since I was three. You find other things to do. I suggest you start a xanga site.
Congratulation.. Master A’s.. that sound better.
Mastr Sifu… I mean Master Alex, Congrats! =]
Congratulations! Onto the next one?
Congratulations, that is an awesome achievement!
I will soon be called Master too. You walking?
Good shit, bro. To celebrate, we shall drink lots of soju when I’m in town.
Congratulations! I’m so proud of you!
Congratulations! Now…for the PhD! I want to be able to call you a doctor!
I will call you Master Alex from now on
congrats! just out of curiosity, what is your job?
Congrats Master Alex!!!
Welcome to the world of the crazies. 
congratulations! you’ll look back on this time as golden moments. you could get a masters in another field. lol. congratulations man!
I cannot say it enough, congratulations! Make a change out there in this crazy world
Life is a lot like a video game, ain’t it? You’ve made it to the next square on the path to be the best version of you. With this key I know you will unlock another part of you you didn’t know you had. I am overjoyed for you for making it to here, and can’t wait to see what’s next in store. And oh yeah, another innovative and comical presentation. Thanks for sharing that. Sobresaliente!
I like the part where you declare your completion of graduate studies.
FLAWLESS VICTORY!
What did you study? What is your current job? Wow, well done, you sure are a go-getter. And no loans! I hope you are celebrating big time.
Congrats. (: I wish I was done. One more year and I’m off to the real world, ick.
Congratulations!! I love that you ended on a flair like that!
@TheTheologiansCafe - Because Xanga is an education in itself!
Congrats Master Alex! haha
Btw that presentation was awesome lol
mad propz Master Alex!
Way to go, Alex.
what a fun presentation. i bet u’d make a great teacher. congrats!!
i also watched your ET video while i was at it. needless to say, i’m setting the bar high for when we meet. HAHAHA
Congrats!!!
Woots!
ROFL. I always love your presentations! It’s better each time, there was a piece of paper being passed on now! but yeah, congrats on finishing! Out into the cold cold world!
congrats master alex!! i’m really happy for you!!
i really enjoyed watching your presentations!at the same time I’m very glad that we were never in the same class together.. I’d be getting -200 for all my presentations next to you
Congratulations!
btw- I like your Darth Vader voice impersonation when you’re playing the part of your Executive Director!
congrats master alex… make sure you continue to enjoy all that you do, and all that you continue to enjoy…
how’s that for a white guy twist??? chubby checker would be proud…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r28ONuvA9rA
And that’s how you get a master’s in ninja.
I’ll only call you Master Alex if I’m your housekeeper.
lol
(it makes me think of Miss Scarlet from ‘Gone with the Wind’ lol)
Psychology and Tennis? Hmm interesting pair.
Now that you’re one of “them”. I have to exonerate you from my friends list. Sorry.
Kidding! But really whatever you decide to do with it, I know it’ll work out great.
@theHealthRabbit - Stop being so Canadian, eh?
@TheTheologiansCafe - Hmm, you do tend to give out good advice so I will heed it.
@SuperRat - @s0mekindofwonderful - @nerdyveggiegirl - @Passionflwr86 - Thanks!
@sonychak - This Friday
@fLiPgUy31O - Yes sir! Oh man, it’s going to be a crazy weekend…
@jdrop - Thank you!
@Wait_by_Moonlight - Haha if I can avoid anymore schooling I would rather do that!
@HeLLo_Bianca - I will be expecting this then next week.
@JoeytheGenie - I work for the governing body of tennis in the US
@smiling_spunk - Yay, I’m part of the club!
@TheSutraDude - Oh man, I think at this point I want to be plain done with school!
@BenelliMan - That’s the goal!
@wyrdkismet - Fortunately I tend to be very good at games. Hiyah!
@CaKaLusa - You forgot to end it with Master Alex
@drung888 - That’s how I roll!
@waygook - studied industrial/organizational psychology and currently work for the governing body of tennis in the US!
@kinamorata - That year should fly by quickly
@SnowshoeTrails - Thanks, I do try =)
@Enodate - Yay, glad people actually watch that clip haha. It may end up on the school’s site.
@Kiwigummy - @The_Aftershock_3650 - Thank you thank you!
Congrats! Good luck with your future plans!
Yes, Master Alex
I got mu DC bus ticket for Thursday btw. I’m supposed to meet a friend that day but I’m starting to think she’s going to flake on me 
@pcketfulofsunshine - I have thought about doing that at one point. Who knows? Maybe.
@unfathomablelove - We can sing karaoke together, sounds good?
@The_Girl_In_The_Other_Room - @sumoneoverthere - Thanks!
@llamalima - I’m glad somebody noticed that haha. That really got the class to notice.
@jing116 - I tried to volunteer myself to go first, but my classmates were like “NO, no way I’m going to go after you and look like a sucker!” haha
@DraculVanHelsing - Thanks, I’m glad someone noticed the voice change haha
@xplorrn - Old school yeahh!!
@mycontinuity - AHHHHHYAAAAA!!!!
@Cestovatelka - So, want to be my housekeeper?
@FallingSafely - Best be kidding! Haha, thank you.
@Sheegwa - Thank you!
@HeLLo_Bianca - What makes you think that? So, did you need to stay with me Thursday night? Some of us are gonna go do happy hour if you want to join us that day.
That was one of the better presentation that I have ever seen. Congratulations on your Masters, a major achievement on your part.
I’ll be a Master fairly soon myself, but the feminine form of Master is Mistress….Mistress Bran? hahaha
Congratulations to you!
Only if you pay like $50,000+ a year
@looking_inside_me - Wow, that’s really strong praise! Thank you, I appreciate it.
@BranmacFeabhail - Doesn’t sound quite the same does it? Haha, niceeeee Mistress Bran!
@Cestovatelka - Geez, you better be one fine housekeeper!
I’ll even cook in that $50,000 salary. And I think I’m a good cook, so you’re set if you hire me!
congrats!
Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you! I can’t wait til I can say the same thing! I need to start being as creative as you. Lol.I love watching pieces of your presentations! Sadly (and happily), those presentations are over! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
Happy hour where? and yeah I would need to stay with you. I get in around 7.
Congratulations! =D
@lilopinkie - @DiemxSum - Thank you!
@HeLLo_Bianca - at a sports bar/grill near my place. Mmm okay, we shall discuss details about that later. We may still be at the bar at that time but we’ll see.
@oOo_itsJuJu - Creativity does pay off. Try it next time!
I can check if I can change my ticket and come in at 3 instead would that be better? The only time they had for Friday was 3:15 and I thought that would be cutting it too close :/
@HeLLo_Bianca - yeah earlier would be better on my part if you can!
@Roadlesstaken - Lol, could I ask for your help? I’m not good with creative projects/ presentations.
@oOo_itsJuJu - I suppose I could be a consultant =)
Sorry about the trouble
and I mixed up the times. the only two arrival times they have on Thursday is 11:15 or 7:15. so would 11 be better? I can buy a new ticket if anything cause it’s just $25 but the bus was so empty when I was on it so exchanging it shouldn’t be a problem
@Roadlesstaken - Haha, for a compensation? =)
@HeLLo_Bianca - 11:15 works too! It’s up to you if you wanna get up early for that. I wouldn’t mind having you around though!
@oOo_itsJuJu - We can negotiate later.
Congratulations Master Alex! Job well done!
@SillyHelena - Thank you very much!
for the thousandth time.. Congratulations (ahem) Master Alex!!!
Congrats… the best accomplishment ever!!!
Okay thank you Alex!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PARTYIN’ PARTYIN’ (YEAH)
@Roadlesstaken - Lol, alright. I’m good at that.
@windblown85 - I’m starting to like the sound of that!
@pinktiger335 - Best accomplishment is if I take over the world! However, this isn’t too bad =)
@AffinityInUnderstanding - Looking forward to (next) weekend!
@Roadlesstaken - haha taking over the world would be an accomplishment. If you ever go for “taking over the world” and you need a PA … I think I’ve watched “the devil wears prada” enough to know what to do…lol congrats again!
Congrats Master Alex!! Your’e Awesome!!!
Congratulations!!!
congrats!!! ^_^
How do I unlock that? I’m in a contest with a “brother” competing with the points to get this!
HHAAHAHAHAHA i love your dramatic ways! I’m so stealing your creativity bc you are GOOD! and you look so nice dressed up! pretty in green.
@TheTheologiansCafe - i heard that site is dying. myspace is where it’s at now…
i bow at your feet master alex. *bowing*
Wow, congrats!
Congratulations on graduating!!!! (And getting all As!!!!!) I am still going for my masters part-time and am only half way there! :/ I can’t watch the video right now but I’ll watch it when I get home!
Congratulations! I’m in graduate school myself. I have two more years.
blergh… i’d rather get 1000 eprops..
haha, JK.. way to goooooo!!!
All hail Master Alex!!! for he is the chosen one
Hehe joking aside, seriously Well done man
. Awesome Achivement and you did it with style….well maybe not style but it was certianly creative lol
I’m pretty curious about the possibilites for Psychological tennis, is that where you try to win the game while talking about your childhood? or is it more like a tennis match against the Id?
wow Congrats! And with straight A’s plus no loans? You definitely deserve a huge pat on the back HAHA.
Congrats Alex!
I loved the video! and you’re a BALLER! Congrats!!
how did you do it without any loans? lol.
Congrats! That was a pretty awesome presentation!
Way to go, Alex. Your journey is just started.
MASTER ALEX, congratz
i wish i was in your class. your presentations are always so… interesting
@pinktiger335 - Hmm…sounds like you’re qualified enough! You’re hired!
@livexlovexlaughter - @boilingicicle - @ALovingAdversary - Thank you!!
@GodlessLiberal - There’s a strategy guide somewhere out there that I used. Works well!
@HelloKitty0809 - Pretty in green? You mean handsome in green right??
@ionekoa - Ah, so that’s where I should go to then?
@rudyhou - Oh that’s not necessary, just the title =)
@twloha18 - @oxyGENE_08 - @suefa_lee - Thanks!
@AmeliaHart - How much longer do you have to go?
@SPAYPET - It should go by quickly! It did for me.
@Roadlesstaken - 2 years! :/ I’m part-time…
I wish I could have class with you. hahahaha
@maniacsicko - Oh, that can be arranged!
@BFB1131 - Haha maybe if I was Sigmund Freud. Sports psychology would be useful, but the type of psychology I’m doing is more applied psychology in the workplace.
@jhesyka - Yay, winning!
@a_strange_facade - Haha baller. Thanks!
@kn1ghtviper21 - Good saving skills!
@RestlessButterfly - I’m on the road… (you fill in the rest)
Brilliant! Congratulations on doing such a great, great job, Alex. May you achieve all of your goals, hopes, and dreams in this journey of life.
@jennfaceee - You had your chance! Now, no more. tsk tsk
@nov_way - Oooo ice cream. I need to make sure I take my lactaid pills haha. Thank you!
hehe =D
Yay Alex! Congratulations! Are you planning to start your own organization?
@mocawong - Hmm, I haven’t thought of that! I guess I could. Maybe sometime later down the road.
@Roadlesstaken - … road most taken
hahaha! Sweet, you wont regret it… you’ll get far in world domination…lol and it helps I once wanted it too… taking out 2 objects with one stone sort of deal
Lmao! Yes, only a slight exaggeration, haha!
Dude, congratulations on getting your masters! I can only imagine how long of a road it must have felt for you but, as your xanga name suggests, you do takes the road less taken. I’m very happy for you. Now go and have sh*traced fun with the guys in NYC! Lol
what’s good? ur master is. congrats!
Major congrats man! I wish you lots success in the future!
Congratulations, Alex.
Congrats Alex!
loved your presentation!
No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks?
conGRADULATIONS!
@janusfiles - Yup, school’s out! Woohoo!
@jackielovesyou_x3 - @Rainboxx - @bluepillorredpill - @MusicallyEclectic - Thank you!
@ThePrince - You will always have an invitation to join us one of these days while we’re in NY! Just let me know.
@five_twenty - Thanks!
@Roadlesstaken - cool man
master alex in the house!
Congratulations, Master Alex!!
Congratulations Alex!
I am planning on enrolling in graduate school (still figuring out where to go) in the next few years or so. After I have worked in the field, saved enough money, then I’ll be facing the academic world head on.
Master Alex,
Congratulations.
At work with speakers off so don’t know if presentation involved Katy Perry songs.
Last guy I knew here who got his Master’s now works in retail management. I didn’t even graduate from the University of Southern Comfort and now I ar a electrical engineer!
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
Congrats! I’m just about to start graduate school… Hope it goes well!
Wow Alex! That’s so awesome. Mr. creative and unique I see :]
And also smart.
Congratulations on graduating from graduate school!
Congrats! =D
Congrats Alex!
congrats!
CONGRATS! have fun walking tomrw!
Congrats, Alex! Can’t wait to read the blog about what it is a Master does. Cheers.
@SuperLuc - @rxglasshalffull - @Beb3Lika - @LillyVRose - @TakingxOverxMe - @indiechaos -
@mizz_chan - Thank you thank you!
@SerenaDante - You’ll do amazing, no doubt
@baldmike2004 - Don’t worry, no Katy Perry this time. It’s just alllll me
@millionofstars - I wish you luck!
congrats buddy!
what is your degree in again? ><
@ordinary_gir1 - Industrial/organizational psychology! I’ll forgive you since you’re Canadian.
I’ll be joining the club next Spring. Congrats though dude!
Congratulations! Did I hear you are coming to LA soon? Our family friend, my wife’s former student, is graduating from law school in Portland, OR next week. He’s about your age too.
Oh, and a word of advice. Plastics.
Congrats!! May life bring you more happiness and fulfillment!
@Roadlesstaken - Aww damnn. haha You should just start school with me next semester. Go back to undergrad. haha
Congratulations! What is your master’s in?
Hahah at presentation – it is definitely better than all the presentations I’ve seen in accounting classes.
Congratulations on finishing and for the straight As!
Congrats. So what are you majoring in?
Oh, Alex, I want to congratulate you but I feel bad for your classmates, who will have no more of your always interesting presentations to look forward to. I pity them… =(
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Are you planning on taking over the world next? I might have to beat you for world domination.
congratulations, Master. Everything is now set in place to win the wars for the galactic empire! XD
Yeah!! Must feel so terrific, amazing and awesome! Congrats!!!
@Centaur - @Ricardo98 - @armnatmom - @stepaside_loser - @BlindSight22 - @greatredwoman -
Thanks everyone!
@Wangium - @aimvpr - My masters is in industrial/organizational psychology
@christao408 - Oh I’m sure they’ll live. Perhaps I will teach an apprentice my ways?
@xkthily - Bring it girl!
@yan_ni - Fantastic, that’s how I like it!
Lol! Great presentation.
And congratz!!
@Nana_O9 - Thanks!
Congrats Master Alex! I will be there with you by August!!
@Titan35 - Great! You will join the club soon!
Master Alex all the way!!!! Awesome presentation.. I enjoyed it very much!
Congratulations bro! That is a wonderful achievement and you make all Xangans proud!
@hysterical_paranoia – Thank you, glad you liked it!
@cal_islander - Weee! Thanks!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Master Alex!!
&& wow – straight As, I’m jealous !!
@babixling - Well, straight As and one A- haha…still counts!
Nice – I like how your alter ego interacted with the class.
@New1E13_15 - I’m so happy I have willing classmates to help out!
@Roadlesstaken - Still counts!! I have a stupid B+ from OCHEM that leaves a mark )=<
Congratulations Alex! I wish you continued success on your next transition in life.
@K12N9 - Thank you, I hope I can be a successful person!
@Roadlesstaken - What are you talking about? You’ve accomplished so much already =). But remember, failure only means that what you’re doing isn’t working and to try something else until something does work.
What a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations.
@CareyGLY - Thanks!
HUGE Congrat’s to you, AdorableCuteAlex!!!!!!!!!! Er…uh…I mean “MasterAlex”!
I am so proud of you!
HUGS!
@AdamsWomanFell - Yayyy you’re back!!! I’m so happy.
Congrats!! I have to stay 2 extra quarters for undergrad booooo
Youre an organizational psychology major huh…I’m organizational sociology
Currently working on an essay as we speak, haha.
@kayteeiiee - Cool, I haven’t heard of organizational sociology. So is it sociology in the workplace?
@Roadlesstaken - Yes! The major is called Sociology with an emphasis on Organizational Studies. Pretty much how society & organizations (corporations, nonprofit, government, etc) function together and influence each other. It’s interesting…but such a broad major I don’t really know what to do with it.
@kayteeiiee - It can take some time before you figure it out. I didn’t figure out I would do I/O psychology until a year after graduating undergrad!
@Roadlesstaken - And what is it that youre going to do? lol
@kayteeiiee - I kinda already wrote it in this blog post haha, but basically continue to do my tennis job and hopefully incorporate my I/O psych knowledge to my organization.
@Roadlesstaken - Ohhh hahahaha I forgot that part of your post.
Congrats
I’ve felt like that about high school myself. Especially when I was at my graduation.
yaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Congratulation Master Alex!!
Let’s go party with me 
Congratulations Alex – very well done. I hope your career continues to grow.
I wonder if your prof will reuse some of your presentations in future classes?
@Hinase - @fabolousclown - Thanks!
@ElusiveWords - He just might!
CONGRATS! Im thinking about graduate school… we’ll see how the rest of my college years go.
@Thunderheart1959 - I didn’t think I would go to grad school until a year after I graduated undergrad!
Sifu Alex, eh?
@darkoozeripple - Well, if you insist!
Congrats Alex!! Good on you!! xx
Congrats on graduating
@i_am_not_short - Thanks!
I am a little late here, but I think I already congratulated you on fb.
In any case CONGRATULATIONS MASTER CHAN!!!
@vanedave - Thank you Dave, I appreciate it!
Congratsss! How long has it been? Seems like not so long ago I was reading about you going back to school.
@karen0z - Since Fall 2009! Passed by quickly
Master Alex we are at your command…
LOL
@XxTwIx_N_sKiTtLeSxX - Yes, I feel the power!!