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Last Thursday I submitted my PhD thesis
@sallyrooneytunes
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The video succeeds by tapping into the highly relatable 'academic struggle' niche, combining a major life milestone with a vulnerable, authentic expression of gratitude that fosters community connection.
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The creator reflects on the completion of their PhD thesis after four years of academic work and personal challenges. They express gratitude to their audience for supporting their journey on TikTok over the past year.
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🥹 #phd #studytok #gradschool #thesistok #phdtok #gradstudent #phdstudent #postgrad #phdlifecrisis #academia #college #university #thesiswriting #phddissertation #phddiaries
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