closing a chapter | the final journey of my master's degree (finishing my thesis + defense)
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- I've graduated!! Come with me as I close this big chapter of my life that I've shared with you for the last 4 years.. which was studying at university to become a zoologist/conservationist. I'll be bringing you with me throughout the final few (crazy) months of my master's degree where I worked on, wrote, and completed my thesis (and then defended it), while also managing to squeeze a mini holiday to Belize in between :)
I know I already said it in the video, but I am SO grateful to each and every one of you for following me on this journey. UA-cam has been the greatest outlet for me when I needed to step away from science and be a bit creative.. or when I felt really lonely and could rely on your supportive words of encouragement to keep going.
I'll always be grateful to you all :) Thanks so much for watching and I'll see you on my next video!
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Literally started watching when you left your life with Francesco by the beach in Brighton and moved to Manchester (which was actually Leeds) all on your own! You did it Megan. You set out to focus on your goals and you achieved them through SACRIFICE, DEDICATION, TENACITY and DETERMINATION. Plus you did it all alone. You're an inspiration and you will no doubt achieve great things in your zoology career ahead. CONGRATULATIONS lady! You did it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
My dear, you are my inspiration ❤️🙏🏻I am your silent follower who lives far away from you (Azerbaijan). I have been watching you for many years. I am 27 years old now, inspired by you, I was accepted to the place I wanted for many years. 10 years ago, I was studying in a place that did not appeal to me at all. I worked in a place I did not like for 5 years. But now, I am studying in a place where I will graduate as a painter in 4 years. And I tell everyone that it is never too late for anything. Thank you❤ and Congratulations❤️
Congrats! You are such a strong independent woman chasing her dreams. There is no measure of time for accomplishing anything in this life. Next chapter will be even better!
I‘m watching your videos for ~7 years now and i‘ve always loved how i started studying one year after you started. So, I‘m about to finish my B.A. rn and I‘m really feeling what you‘re saying at the end. I‘m 25 years old now but i wanna keep learning and studying and growing:)
I discovered your channel because of your weight loss video and have stayed for your humbleness, relatability and honesty. Keep being yourself 💕. Love and positivity will follow your wholesomeness!
Hey! I've been watching from the beginning of your channel. I'm 34, and when I moved to the UK from Canada at 25, I was looking for other people who had done the same and found you ❤ I'm so proud of you. And you're right, it's never too late. I'm constantly changing up what I'm doing year to year (hobbies, courses, etc). Life is short, it can be shorter. So say YES!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! As someone who went to Uni at the ol' age of 23, I sooo get that feeling. Everyone was younger than me in my program. I felt like such an OLD grad (at 27 lol I really wasn't that old). But I have never regretted doing it and have also done some online university courses in my thirties because I love school so much. I am so happy you've shared your adventure with us. You should be super proud of yourself Megan. Moving abroad is one thing, but undertaking a Uni degree and Masters in a whole ass different country and post-secondary system must have been daunting as heck. You DID IT!!!
Congrats girl! You have been very inspiring. I’ve loved to watch your journey and can’t wait to see what is next!
Been following you for about 5 years now and have loved watching every vid and progress you've made. Congrats on finishing your masters, that's an amazing achievement. Am excited for the next chapter for you! From Adelaide, Australia x
thank you so much for sharing your life, it is so appreciated. I am also in grad school and in my 30s (it's never too late!). I didn't have the opportunity to continue going to school until now. I relate to you so much, and you're such a good person. Good luck through this new life change, you got this
Congratulations for that huge accomplishment! Thank you so much for being yourself and opening up on the internet. You’re truly an inspiration because I’m 25 and I’ve been in college since I graduated HS at 18 and all my friends graduated and I’m still in school which makes me feel like a failure sometimes but I have to remind myself that I work full time and pay everything out of pocket so it’s taking more time than normal since I’m only taking 1-3 classes per semester. I know a the end, it would all be worth it and tbh I might not even continue with the career I’m studying now. Life is full of surprises and I just love how even though you are emotional, you are still being possible and you are trusting your process, I love that and is definitely making me feel like I need to be more like that to just keep it going and be positive. Thank you so much, love your videos.
Congrats Megan!! 🥳 You are such an inspo ❤️ the last 4 years have flown by!
Congratulations Megan!! I am so happy for you and wish you all the best in your future! I have been watching your videos since you started and I’ve loved following your journey from maintaining a healthy lifestyle, to moving to the UK, and chasing your dreams. I went back to school for my masters because of you and watching you get emotional at the end made me so emotional too. You are an inspiration to so many of us and I’m excited to see what’s next for you! ❤
Omg 😊 Clicked so fast! Ive been watching your videos since you had blonde hair and have enjoyed seeing your journey. ❤
Omg congratulations! 🩷🩷🩷 So cool to have followed your whole university journey (and all your videos since you moved to the UK!) and see you present your research as a full on conversationist! Love your defense outfit too 🥰 so glad you are posting again! Herpetologist loading 🐊
Hi Megan, I was just re-watching some of your old videos (like when you moved abroad) and was thinking about how far you've come and what you've done in such a short time. Thank you for inspiring, and congratulations on your next chapter! I look forward to watching this video :)
Im so so proud of you Megan. I have been here for many many years and I have always looked forward to all the new milestones you have reached. from leaving a relationship to moveing to the uk, to going to school and I always knew you could do it!!!! CONGRATS GIRL. cant wait to see what you accomplish next. With so much love, IM SO PROUD OF YOU.
CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN 🎉 I’m so proud of you I was tearing up with you. You’ve done so well and like you say it’s normal to feel lost after uni. give it time and you will find yourself and figure out your next steps. Your best days and adventures are yet to come ❤
You ARE an inspiration ❤ I remember when you just announced that you were thinking of going back to school, I got emotional with you seeing this. I’m 4 years post grad and it was so difficult transitioning from student to “adult” I still don’t know wtf I’m doing half the time. Just be proud of yourself and take it day by day. Thank you for all your vlogs 🥰
Hi megan!!! So glad to see you again. I loved loved loved this vlog. I really get inspired by you. I have been watching your channel since the beginning and seeing you finishing your masters makes me so emotional as well. I hope you always upload
So proud of you!! Been a silent supporter since 18’. Congrats & don’t stress everything will be okay & the pieces of the puzzle will fall in place especially after all the hard work you put into it ❤
You inspired me to go back to school 2 years ago at 26. I’m half way through my bachelor’s degree. ❤ thank you for sharing your life all of these years! And congratulations 🎉
Been here since you're moved to Uk, and im really proud of you, this channel giving the realest live in youtube,
Congrats Megan🎉 Hope you find your new journey❤
Congratulations Megan!! I’ve been watching your videos for up to even a couple of years before you (and I) went to school, and I have loved going through school with you! I graduate in April and I always watch your study with me video when I need to lock in 🙏
I graduated my masters almost 2 years ago and I still grieve my student years!! It's hard I 100% understand you, your identity gets so wrapped up in it and that transition period is so difficult at any age. I'm almost 25 now and I still don't have my dream job and at this point don't even know what my dream job is anymore 😂 You are inspirational and beautiful inside and out and I have full confidence that you will achieve great things ❤
Awww❤ its the end of an era. I have never been more proud of, moved by and inspired by a person I havn‘t met. Thank you!!!
You are very pure, pray a lot and you will find the way. It is natural for you to feel lost and afraid, but it is enough that you ask the right questions that will lead you to the right place. I want to say that you are one of the few people whose channels I subscribe to. Your content is honest and real. Thank you.
Ur so inspiring ❤ we watched u go through it all in ur school journey. Being overwhelmed and not thinking u could do it. But look at how far u come girl :') you've done so well and it's been an honor watching u grow and become the person u are today!
I have been watching this girl since the beginning! Back when she still lived in Canada and was singing Beyonce in the dang hot tub with her bestie. I am so proud of her even though I do not know her personally. Keep going, keep shining so bright, and keep winning Megan.
Thank you for taking us with you along the way.
Hello girl! 🥰🥰I am so glad for you! 🎉🎉💗💗💗Congratulations! i am watching for many years,i don't comment often,but i love you're content and the fact that you are natural,and you show real life and real emotions,is normal for you to cry,you are closing a chapter but you will start another one,new,filled with so many great things for you,i am sure! We love you and we love what you do here on youtube! keep it up like this! big hugs🤗💗💜💞🩷
Reading the comments here I’ve noticed that I might be one of the oldest people who follow you, but I want to say that you have inspired me to follow my own path, I’ve watched your journey and it truly helped me to find courage to start anew.. left a terrible marriage I was in for over two decades moved far away with my daughter and started a whole new life, which has turned out very well I was terrified at first but I got through watching your journey and it motivated me to make it through for myself and my daughter who I know she will be a independent young woman like you, so I want to thank you and congratulations on your accomplishment and all your hard work you will surely do great things in life 👏🥳🎉❤❤
Congrats Megan!! Such a bittersweet moment. I found you back in hs and just on the 18th graduated with my bachelors!! It’s so sad and weird feeling knowing it’s all over. (Unless I go back Ofcourse lol) but I think 2025 is a year of discovering new passion and reflection on what we truly want in life. There is so much new time to give to our passions that we did not have before. You are very open minded and free spirited person so I know it will be easy for you to find your way❤❤
Just finished watching your vlog and loved it! Seeing you go back to school and working hard is such an inspiration and your personality and down to earth life ALWAYS cheers me up! You’re one of my favourite vloggers and I’ve been watching you for 8 years after being recommended a weightloss video ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for years now and been following your journey. Sooo proud of you ❤
your videos always make my day!
Megan, your channel is my favorite. When I watch your videos I feel less alone. I also just started my masters degree this year and Im so excited about it… Your videos and your journey through grad school keep me going on hard days. I feel like I have a guide! Also know that its okay to feel unsure or lost, especially after a big transition in life. I know you are handling it with grace….Can’t wait to see more of your story unfold 💙
It’s crazy and amazing watching you finish up your masters degree after watching you before you even got into university in the UK 🥹❤ I feel like a proud cousin or something! I’ve gotten to cheer you on doing the things that I wish I could have, so so so proud that you followed your dreams and I got to live vicariously through your adventures. Love from Toronto ❤️❤️
I believe you have built such a strong following by just being your authentic self! Sometimes we need to feel uncomfortable when we are growing into the person we are meant to become. You are on the right path. “You didn’t come this far just to come this far” keep going with whatever makes you happy 😊💜
I’m a mature student too, I’m 27 and will be starting my masters next September and you’ve been a massive inspiration! I would love to see your journey continue whether you do a phD or not 😊
Love your videos and have loved watching your journey 🥰
Congratulations Megan! I've been following your channel for years and it's been a delight watching your journey. Hearing about your project was super interesting! No matter where life takes you I think you have a very grounded way of seeing and dealing with things and you'll be great no matter what. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
Aw Megan, watching your latest Uni videos now also makes me feel some kind of way! So relieved to be done but so many mixed feelings about the future. I can relate to absolutely everything you say! I’m excited to see what you get up to 💙 was lovely to get to know you this year and I wish you all the very best xx Rossy
Congrats Megan!! I have been watching you for so many years now - I cant believe that you have gone to Uni to get a bachelors and a masters degree in the time since I started watching your channel. It has been so long - I started watching your channel for the weight loss content and look how far you have come. The great thing is that you can use your established platform to further knowledge on conservation and share with us all of the information you've learned to help make a difference. I hope you continue to keep us posted on your work and projects! (Also, wouldn't mind a throwback to your what I eat in a day videos 😂)
You are definitely an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us!! 🎉❤❤
On a separate note - if you're still not sure where to go or what to do and you have the mental and financial ability I would encourage you to get a Phd! You've come this far girl - smash it out!! But if you choose not to - you have accomplished soooo much and should be so proud of yourself.
I miss your videos!! Hope you have more time in the future for more posting. Congratulations girl ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Wow what a journey, I can't believe me and many others have grown with you over the years. From where you started to where you are now, congrats!!
Speechless at your growth, success, and maturity. I've been a longtime viewer and fan from Canada and girl, it's a privilege to say a huge congrats and to have shared the journey with you ❤🎉❤ you will figure out the next thing, and the next, and we'll all be rooting for you!
I've been watching you since you lived in Canada. It's been awesome to watch your journey. Congratulations on completing your masters! I can't wait to see what you are going to do next! 😀
been here since you started.... ii am soooooooo proud of you ... ty !!!!! for including us in yr journey & keeping us posted, because it helps me/us recognize progress & process.... love you bunches.
Hey Megan, congratulations on your Masters, you did it 👏🥳 I am happy for you. I've been following your channel for many years and it caught me by surprise to know you are already done with your studies, it feels like you've just started! I am your age, with several years of work experience and a bachelors degree, but this year I decided to sign up for my masters. And I'm pretty sure you have your part in it; watching your videos made me feel excited to go back to uni :) I just want to tell that it's always scary when a chapter ends and a new one begins. You will figure it out, don't worry. Wish you all the best 😉M.
So happy for you and closing this chapter! It’s just the beginning :) I’m also 29 and started watching your channel almost 6 years ago! So seeing your growth and how you’ve challenged yourself and found a great passion is very inspirational. I also lack some motivation to go to law school but I will get in! It all starts with positive attitude.
Hey Megan, I've been watching your videos for 10 years now. You inspired me with the weight loss and what I eat in a week videos. I remember when you moved to the UK a second time. So much has changed and how much you have matured. I'm so proud of you! Congratulations. I'm definitely excited to see what's to come. Keep posting and keep us updated on your new chapter. Love yah. Xoxoxo
how much you've grown! I watch your catfishing videos (there's nothing wrong with them, I still go back to them sometimes), and just look at you now!! you're wonderful, please continue to delight us with your videos
Congratulations Megan!!! You are doing monumental for your passions and quality of life, and I look forward to seeing everything that you accomplish this point forward. You never know who you are making an impression on, and as a woman in her late 30's (who also lost weight on her own as a teen, finished school and college later than others) you encourage and motivate me! I have always made my best decisions and found my compass whenever I was in a moment of feeling directionless. So, I know you will too. Keep being you, listening to your intuition and, taking like one step at a time. Continue to let your light guide you, and forging your own path in life regardless of what's going on around you. Breathe, you did it! I hope you do/get something nice for yourself to celebrate, you deserve it 💜💙💚✨🥰.
Am so happy for you, seeing you start and finish uni it's really inspires me to not give up on my dreams. ❤ You deserve it girl you earned it. Your channel has been my favorite comfort channel never stop posting 😊💗💕
Wow girl, I'm really shocked at the timing of this video! First off, huge congrats to you girl! I've been watching you for the last 7-8 years since your first weightloss video and am so proud of you! Secondly, I'm about to turn 24 and am just now getting into college and was so mad at myself for waiting but your words at the end really made me feel better and encouraged me. You're going to do amazing things in this world and thank you so much for allowing us to root for you behind the screens. Can't wait to see what's next for you!
So proud of you!!🎉🎉🎉 congrats girly!!!
I'm so happy for you Megan ❤I'm 26 and have just graduated uni but I've been studying for the past 8 years and really can relate about wishing I'd known what I wanted to do straight out of high school. I'm just glad I finally listened to myself and studied teaching. I'm going to be teaching at a primary school next year and am excited in beginning my career journey finally! :) I just wanted to say that you've made me feel so confident in myself that it's never too late to study. I really admire how you took the courage to move to the other side of the world and set up such an amazing life for yourself. Go you! Oh and you've inspired me with your plant-based lifestyle as well, so thank you! I used to be pescatarian but now I'm vegetarian and trying to slowly transition to plant-based.
Hi baby Megan we will be with you in this transition. I moved to Canada and changed my job that I did for over 17 years in Brasil , started to study again and it couldnt be more exciting than that! Yes it is aways better to make such decisions when you are younger but what really matters is that we feel happy and proud at the end of the day. Love you!! ❤
Congratulations Megan! 💓I took a break from watching UA-cam and decided to come back and I am so glad I saw that you uploaded. You were my favorite UA-camr for the longest time and it’s crazy to see how far you’ve come since then to now. You really can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Thank you for being so down to earth, real and inspirational. Best of luck in your future endeavors 🌿🦎🫶🏽💞
Congrats on graduating! You sounded so confident and knowledgable in the clips of your defense! Well done!
Congratulations for getting through it, Meghan and good luck in your future xxxx
Girl, I'm 37 and you've made me think about going back to school to chase my dreams. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 🙏🏼
Megan I just wanted to say that you are glowing and are such an inspiration for working so hard! Sending lots of love🩷🩷
Congrats!! Such an amazing feat that you conquered! Thank you for taking us on your journey, you really are so inspiring!
Congratulations!!!! I moved from Canada to study abroad a few months ago. You've always been an inspiration for me :)
You back! If someone would ever ask me who's my idol I'd always say it's YOU!
Megan , thank you for sharing your journey . I also recently graduated with my masters degree as an older student (late 20’s ) and I think it’s completely normal to feel a little bit lost after you are done with everything that has been consuming your life for the past 4 + years. It’s obvious by your hard work and intelligence great things are in your future! Don’t give up, finding a good job post- grad can be difficult but it will happen eventually. Patience is key; it’s tough out there! Looking forward to your life post-grad series 😊
Girl, you've always been beautiful, but- I don't know what it is - your hair, your style, your makeup - you've really been GLOWING!!!
Aww 🥹 ok I def have to leave a comment but I’ve been following you since you lived in Canada and I remember you posted a video where you just woke up packed up your bags and moved to England. That alone was sooo inspiring. And I’ve seen you ever since and OMG I don’t even know you but I’ve followed your journey and I absolutely think you are amazing for it all. I’m 32 and I got my bachelors back in 2015. No clue what I was doing until now that I’m in my 30s I STILL don’t know. I’ve been trying new things and got my very first job in retail (I’ve always had office jobs) to get experience and for a whole year I stalled because I thought about my age but honestly our generation is realizing that age shouldn’t stop us from trying new things, going to school and doing things that make us better and/or happy. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations ❤🎉
Congratulations! :) It's ok to be lost or sad and to experience all of that it was a big part of your life. You will find your new calling soon or maybe it will find you! ✨
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. You really brighten my day every time you post a new video!
I am so proud of you! It’s such a big accomplishment and you have come such long way. Can’t wait wait tell I hear that you have walked for your graduation
Megan, girl I'm so freaking proud of you. You inspire me. I felt crying with you lol much love to you xoxoxo❤
Awww please keep posting. I am going through the same right now. On monday I am defending my Master thesis.
Congrats Megan! Thank you for bringing us along on your journey, you're very inspiring!
been a silent watcher for years.... i cried with you. so proud of you girl bossing. and i just finished vet tech school at 26 and have to finish part of my externship in janurary. it took me 3 years to finish an accelerated 18 month program, because i dropped out twice and had to get a new externship site. and now this has motivated me to finish and keep learning and help animals:)
i also felt lost for years but also knew animals were my purpose. i used to study human medicine, and while i love that field, i truly believe im here to help animals and i have no idea where ill end up after externship
Love you Megan! I'm very proud of you, and please keep posting!
Omg the past couple days I’ve been wondering when you’ll upload next! Excited to see your uni chapter closing. So proud of you!!!!!!!
Congratulations! 🎉 I’ve been watching you since you lived in Canada. 🐊 Good luck in your future. You will be great you are so bright!
Congratulations ❤ thanks for your hard work I was literally lost when I graduated from uni; because I didn’t find a job for my major in fashion but after I watched your videos when I’m in my uni until now you have been my inspiration for my career and I will graduate this year from my next year in another major because you inspired me to do that and I find my dream job so continue to do what you want. And I am 27years old😊
Missed you so much! ❤️ Thank you for always coming back and so happy that you're following your dreams!
Missed you so much! ❤️ Thank you for always coming back and so happy that you're following your dreams! Dont worry, youre going to thrive in your 30s!
I was also 29 when I graduated! So proud of you Megan 🎉❤
Congratulations Megan! The last 4 years has flow by, lol. Good luck in whatever you choose to do next.
Megan! I have been following your uni journey the last 3-4 years. I remember your doubt about doing a Masters and even though we obviously don’t know each other, I’m so proud of you!! 🎉 I know how you feel, I was a bit lost too after graduating. You’re working towards this goal and all of a sudden you’re done. Take the time to figure it out. Honestly you seem to be a good researcher, I can see you do a PhD, you can go anywhere to do that! Congrats and be proud!! Have a great Christmas! ❤
Watching since before you moved to UK. Congrats on finding your passion and completing your masters! 🇨🇦
Congrats!Keep posting! Missed you! You’re feelings are normal.
So proud of you!! ❤ I’ve been a subscriber since before you moved to England. Watching you figure out what you want to do with your life has been so cool.
I don't dish out compliments very often but I can only reiterate what others have said. As a mature student myself, I am very proud of you and what you have achieved. I know it's been a winding road with several ditches along the way but your determination has been an inspiration for so many others and for that, you can be proud of yourself too. Keep the journey going Megan! Lots of love. ♥♥
Congratulations,I’m proud and happy for you ❤Can wait to see what’s nexts for you
Congrats! Wish you the best luck for this new chapter of your life ❤️🍀
Congratulations. I'm so glad you're back on UA-cam. 💕 from 🇨🇦
You are absolutely amazing and you did a great job!! So proud of you!! :) and you should be as well.
You know your body was in this "survivor mode" for all those years while you have been stressed out with school, but kinda trying to push through it so you can graduate and all... So now when it's finally over your body tooked it as a sign that it can finally "attack* you with all those repressed emotions and demand the rest and healing it needs. Which is completely okay. And every time some episode of our life ends it is kinda sad and scary for sure.
So don't beat yourself up for feeling this way.
Also noone, no age group, no one has their life actually figured out. We mostly just pretend that we know what we are knowing to keep ourselves sane. :D
So just be patient with yourself and just try different things until you find what works for you and what you enjoy doing. You are still hella young, no need to worry. Cause like you said, even twice as old as you may start fresh whenever they feel like it.
You are doing great. Feel whatever you need to feel rn so you can heal from it.
And we sure will be looking forward to whatever new journey you will take us with you on. :)
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You did it girl!!! Congratulations!
I graduated 2 months ago and I'm in your exact same situation! I'm feeling completely lost and I don't really know what to do with my like right now lol. You made me feel less alone, and I'm sure we'll find our way❤
WOW!!! BRAVO MEGAN :D, time really flew by. I remember when you were just aplying for uni !!
Congratulations! Your future ahead will be shine as bright as your smile! :)
There she is !!!! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
The girly pop we love has uploaded!! YAY!!
I am so proud of you !!
yayyyy congrats! excited to see what your future holds for you!! maybe australia 🤭❤️
You inspire me a lot! Adore your vlogs ❤❤❤❤