Period: 6 January 2026 – 19 January 2026
This period was intense, demanding, and decisive. Most of the energy went into project completion, presentations, and final examinations. Despite pressure and fatigue, major milestones were completed.
Key Milestones & Timeline
6–7 January 2026
- Completed the SEF Project.
- Delivered the SEF project presentation on Wednesday (7/1/26).This marked the closure of a long-running academic responsibility.
8–9 January 2026
- Completed the DSA Project.
- Gave the DSA project presentation.
- Prepared QT notes and appeared in the viva on Friday (9/1/26).The workload was heavy, but completion brought clarity and relief.
Final Examinations
- SEF Paper — Monday (12/1/26)
- DSA Paper — Tuesday (13/1/26)
- DCN Paper — Wednesday (14/1/26)
- COAL Paper — Thursday (15/1/26)
- Calculus Paper — Friday (16/1/26)
These days required sustained focus and discipline. The goal was not perfection, but endurance and consistency.
Post-Exams & Personal Development
- 17/1/26 (Saturday):Created a Year in Review for 2025, reflecting on growth, mistakes, and lessons learned.
- 18/1/26 (Sunday):Started structured Networking studies for Cybersecurity using Professor Messer’s YouTube series—a deliberate step back toward long-term career goals.
- 19/1/26 (Monday):Appeared in the final QT paper, officially closing the exam phase.
Closing Reflection
These two weeks tested patience, stamina, and mental control. Projects were completed, exams were faced, and momentum slowly returned toward cybersecurity learning. The period may not have been comfortable, but it was constructive. Progress during pressure builds resilience and this phase proved that endurance is a skill in itself.