I'm going to be completely honest right now. I'm in my final semester, I'm exhausted, my job is demanding, and I still have 40 pages to write. And the thought has crossed my mind... what if I just pay someone to write my dissertation for me? 
Before you judge me, I KNOW it's wrong. I know about academic integrity policies. I know I could get expelled. But when you're staring at a blank page at 2am, the temptation is REAL.
I guess I'm posting here because I need people to remind me why this is a terrible idea. Has anyone here actually gone through with it and regretted it? Or known someone who got caught? I need horror stories to scare me straight! Also – any positive advice for pushing through this final stretch? I'm so close but it feels impossible. Help!
Before you judge me, I KNOW it's wrong. I know about academic integrity policies. I know I could get expelled. But when you're staring at a blank page at 2am, the temptation is REAL.
I guess I'm posting here because I need people to remind me why this is a terrible idea. Has anyone here actually gone through with it and regretted it? Or known someone who got caught? I need horror stories to scare me straight! Also – any positive advice for pushing through this final stretch? I'm so close but it feels impossible. Help!
