Jakarta, 16 July 2025 – For final year students, the word "thesis" may seem scarier than final exams or even killer lecturers. But behind all the panic, it turns out there are many unique fact These are common problems students experience when writing their theses. Let's see if you're one of those who's experienced these things.

1. 📈 Be More Productive When Deadlines Exceed Normal Limits

Many students admit they only truly "come to life" when the deadline is looming. For some reason, inspiration and motivation to write a thesis often come the night before the advisory. This phenomenon is also known as “last-minute productivity syndrome.”

2. 🧃 Warung and Coffee Shop Become Thesis Basecamps

From campus food stalls to Wi-Fi kiosks to aesthetic cafes, these have become the most sacred places for meditation. In fact, some students memorize the price of coffee at the cafe better than the structure of their own thesis chapters.

3. 🧠 Suddenly Become a Google Scholar Reference Expert

Overnight, students can become international journal detectives. Using magic keywords like "PDF," "filetype:pdf," and "full text access," they hunt for references from databases to obscure academic blogs.

4. 📂 The Tragedy of Lost Files and Forgotten Backups

One word: automatic panic. Many students lose files due to laptop damage, accidental deletion, or forgetting to save them to Google Drive. This is where the old adage comes from: "Backup is the key to the future."

5. 📉 Chapters 1–3 Finish Quickly, Chapters 4–5 Become Long Dramas

The initial high level of enthusiasm often doesn't last long. Chapters 4 (results) and 5 (discussion) are filled with questions: "Is this really worth discussing?" or "Why are my results like this?" In fact, many find explaining the data more difficult than collecting it.

6. 🗣️ "I've sent it, sir" – Student Cliché

This catchphrase is often used when you feel unprepared for revision. It's also a common tactic to stall for time when you haven't done anything yet. But remember, don't overdo it!

7. 🎓 Euphoria After ACC: Between Gratitude and Disbelief

When the final page was approved and the supervisor announced, "You can now proceed to the defense," a mixture of emotions arose. From gratitude and pride to emotion and... confusion, as I realized I now had to study for the defense. 😅

Conclusion

Although full of challenges, a thesis is an academic journey filled with stories. From the drama of revisions to the euphoria of the final defense, it will all become unforgettable memories in the future.
If you're currently working on your thesis, don't give up. Remember: no matter which chapter you're on, you're still a strong degree warrior! 💪