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Dear Steph,

Thank you so much for being the kind of person that you are - accepting and a blessing to everyone you meet. I understand that my shortcomings as your research assistant may have contributed to the overall stress of your thesis but I hope you remember the good times rather than the bad. Working with you has been a great pleasure. I hope you had a blast during your stay in the Philippines. I wish you well with your endeavors. Take care and God bless!

Love,
Jeanne

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Unang-una sa lahat, maraming salamat! Hindi lang sa pagtanggap mo samin sa trabaho, paggabay mo samin sa mga gagawin natin sa araw-araw nating nasa field or lab, pati na rin sa pagalala at pagalaga samin bilang mga RA mo. Grabe, walang nagugutom pag field. Lagi mong sinisigurado na nakakakain kami sa tamang oras kahit na hindi ka namin kasama. Sobrang thankful ko rin, kasi lagi mo akong pinapaalalahanan na kumain. As in, magtetext ka sakin para kamustahin ako kung gutom na ba ako. Sobrang naaappreciate ko yun. Maraming salamat sa pag-alaga at pagmamahal mo sa amin. Hindi lang kami natuto ng maraming bagay, natutong makisama sa iba’t ibang klase ng tao, nagkaroon din kami ng head researcher na sobrang understanding, at higit sa lahat isang kaibigan. We are more than grateful na nakilala ka namin. Thank you so much, Steph.  Have a safe flight and always take care of yourself anywhere you go. May God bless you always! We hope to see you soon! ❤️
-Shy

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Hi, Steph!

I would like to send my warmest congratulations for finishing the data gathering part of your study. I do hope you enjoyed your time here in the country and learned more about your roots. The Philippines has a lot to offer and I hope you come back again.

Thank you for accepting me in this project. It means a lot to me since I miss doing something related to the natural sciences, and this is the closest thing (for now xD). The experience helped me in developing better social skills and becoming a better team player (kahit late most of the time). Being in the study is an unforgettable experience.

You're very close to finishing your doctoral degree (congratulations in advance po). I also wish you the best in your spiritual journey!

Thank you very much for everything! Always take care! Ingat po!

- Jessie

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It has truly been a blessing to meet someone like you. Thank you for the once in a lifetime journey!

I couldn't think of any better way to have spent my  break term than to be trained in life with/by you. I've learned so much skills, and lessons about living that I never imagined possible in a span of three months. Always know that I will take all of these with me and I'm not the same person as I was before taking this opportunity with you and the whole team and I thank God every day for that :]

I pray that God gives you more opportunities to pursue your passion so that you continue inspiring, and giving life to everyone around you. I see nothing but wider and greener horizons for you! We'll keep in touch!

Gratitude and Love,
Donrey <3

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Unang-una po sa lahat, maraming salamat po sa paggabay niyo sa aming lahat, hindi lang sa

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Thank you so much sa lahat! Hindi lang sa paggabay sa aming lahat kun

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It's a great blessing to know you and I'm really reaally thankful to be part of your team. In the short amount of time we've met, you already taught us a lot, not just about your study and work but also about ourselves and other people.... how to be a better person hehehehe, (etc.)
Thank you for all the thank yous, ingat, great work, safe trip.
Good luck with everything, especially your thesis, after thesis, grad, life in general! hahaha
Let's keep in touch and see you soon.
~ shelley ~

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Hi Steph!
I am thankful to have met you in my lifetime. You are a wonderful person, a compassionate boss, and a genuine friend. I wish you all the best for all your future endeavors! Thank you for all the great memories and learning experiences I've had with you. Stay awesome! :)

Sincerely,
Gyle

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I'm not a research assistant, but you treated me so kindly and I felt so at home with your team! I think you are a blessing to this world and to everyone you meet. Thank you for the Shakey's dinner, listening to me talk about my research interests, allowing me to witness one session about environment with the kids, and for arranging the talk for the scholarship to Germany! I enjoyed all of these moments with you! You have a way of making the people around you feel special, and I think that is a wonderful gift everyone should have. It brings so much joy into this world! Good luck finishing your post-graduate studies and in your career and life in general! You are an inspiration. We will always be here for you. Ingat! ♡
-Ileana

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Thank you so much for sharing yourself with CM. Thank you for your generosity and your kindness. I hope and pray that God blesses you generously as you go back to Germany. Take Care Always. God bless!

Love, hugs and prayers,
Minette

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You’ve taught us so much and paved our way to so many opportunities—and for that we are truly grateful. I hope you’ve enjoyed your stay in the country, and wish you all the best with your studies and all your future endeavors. Keep in touch and ingat ka palagi!

Your friend,
Lara

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I’ve known you for quite a short time but you have been such an inspiration. Thank you for all the good lucks, ingats, and prayers. You’ve been a good boss and a friend. Good luck with your thesis. Hope to see you soon.
-Aya

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Dear Steph,
Thank you for a wonderful experience with you. You've not just been a good boss, you've also been a great friend to all of us. It warms my heart that we've made your stay here in the Philippines fun. We've learned a lot from you, and because of you, we were able to do something beneficial to other people. Thank you for seeing the good in us and in everyone. That's what makes you so special.
Good luck to the rest of your journey and let's meet again someday!
Love lots,
Shy

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Dear Steph,
Thank you very much for everything! I'm really sorry for not being able to reply to your messages lately, but I swear I'd email you more often now. I'm just one email away whenever you're caught in writer's block or whatnot haha. I've said this before and I really mean it, I don't pray often but when I do, please know you're in it. Really, thank you. See you wherever! ♡♡♡

Love,
Clarisse

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Thank you very much for being one of the most wonderful people ever existed. Thank you for inspiring us with your words and prayers. Thank you for always being there for us. Thank you for the experience that you shared with us, whether be in fieldwork or bonding. Despite the fact that I had difficulties, you were always there. Thank you for that.

Let's see each other again sometime!
We love you, Steph!
- Rovin

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Dear Steph,
What more can I say than to express my heartfelt grartitude to you? Im thankful for all the lessons learned during my stint as your RA. It made me realize that even in our small ways, we could make the whole world slightly better off. The whole experience made me think of my own way to contribute to the planet. Out of myriad of possibilities and paths to take, I think Im setting on a path that has been influenced by you. Again, thank you!

With love.

Sincerely yours,
KC

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You've been a great blessing to all of us. Doing research work with you never felt like a burden. Thank you for everything, especially for your kindness. Thank you for your prayers and your words of encouragement because they helped me get through my struggles. Let's keep in touch and I hope to see you again soon! Have a safe travel and good luck to your thesis! Always share that warm smile to everyone! ❤
- Roselle

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It was in one fateful day in May.
An exam I've just not done okay.
An interview with you,
and a workday or two
With work fervor not going away.

At first it was all about money,
to spend on my sweet sweet honey.
But being in the room,
Kids loud as sonic boom,
And your outlook that's warm and sunny.

You've done this work determinedly
and we've done so in so much harmony.
Auf wiedersehen!
I'll see you again.
Let's meet somewhere great in Germany!
-ced

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Thank you for giving me a good amount of money. It really helped a lot with my financial problems. That's it.

Hahaha just kidding. Thank you for the opportunity you gave me to work with you! You are such an amazing person, being able to conquer obstacles by having a focused mind and a pure heart. Shortcomings are always there yet you are iron clad. I'm so lucky to have experienced your wits, perseverance and faith.

Always remember that we're all one email away~ and hopefully we could catch up soon! Maybe I'll visit Germany, or maybe you'll be staying here for vacation some time. Regardless, let's keep in touch! Besides, you're attending that "special event" soon ;)

Take care, and best wishes with your journey!!

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I'm very grateful that i've been a part of your team. And thankful also because of the opportunity and happy moments of the team building activities that you also given to us. Good luck po and take care always ma'am :) you've been very good boss and friend to us.
-Edison 😊

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You not only granted me an opportunity to work with you,But you also guided me and made me strengthen my focus on all that i ever wanted to achieve and also thanks for all the support and prayers. We will pray for you and for your thesis. Thank you and Godbless.
-Christian

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Thanks for all your prayers. I would not make it to this point without them :) This isn't the last time we will be seeing each other. I'll keep in touch for sure and go to Germany! (wow haha). I hope everything goes well in your thesis. Always here ready to help.
-Paula