I began this PhD journey in 2010, and have kept at it all these years, taking one course a semester so I could continue to speak around the world.
Well, I'm not quite finished yet, but I see light at the end of the tunnel!
About 10 minutes ago, I submitted all these assignments, completing all my coursework for my PhD! Now, I prepare for comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal, and then the real fun begins: my own original research on communication and culture.