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Things that got me through…


Thank you Josh and Chuck (SYSK), Tamler and David (Very Bad Wizards) for helping me survive grad school. You guys have no idea how much of this project I owe to you. Your banter, insights, comic relief and openness to discuss, debate and learn always provided me a source of motivation, especially on those days when I was feeling beyond tired and drained, as well as a much needed escape when I was feeling lost or at a dead end. You guys are awesome.

Thanks.