12/23/2025
As a very proud, slightly over caffeinated professor, I just want to say: WOW. My students showed up, asked smart questions, wrestled with tough ideas, and stretched themselves this semester. I’m so appreciative of our experience.
We made it.
The syllabus was followed (mostly).
The deadlines were met (eventually).
And …they all became better scholars.
As their professor, I’ve watched my students go from “Wait, what’s the assignment?” to delivering final presentations that made me quietly rethink my grading rubric out of pure respect. Seriously, the growth, the effort, the topics, the confidence?! Incredible.
I’m proud of them in the way where I tell my friends,
“My students are AMAZING”, and then immediately pull up examples like a proud parent showing photos.
I am thankful for the hard work, the resilience, the thoughtful discussions, and the moments that reminded me why I love teaching. Now to rest, recharge, and enjoy the fact that we all earned this break.
End of semester = survived.
Students = crushed it.
Professor = extremely proud.