My Sigh of Relief
Greetings from Dr. Meredith! :D
Eight years of graduate school later (in two different degree programs), I've finally successfully defended my PhD thesis. I don't think I've ever been so happy or relieved about anything in my entire life. There are moments from my defense that still make cringe a little bit (I couldn't have added 2 and 2 at one point if you had asked me), but overall it went well. I think I handled most of my questions well and I actually got off a little bit easy because of a technicality in the rules. I know that thousands of people earn their PhDs every year, but for this weekend at least I am darn proud of myself. :)
My parents came out here to attend my defense and that was really nice too. I think they were a little bit overwhelmed, but I'm glad they got to see it. Neither one really has any idea what I do and I kind of like the thought that I was able to impress them.
Eight years of graduate school later (in two different degree programs), I've finally successfully defended my PhD thesis. I don't think I've ever been so happy or relieved about anything in my entire life. There are moments from my defense that still make cringe a little bit (I couldn't have added 2 and 2 at one point if you had asked me), but overall it went well. I think I handled most of my questions well and I actually got off a little bit easy because of a technicality in the rules. I know that thousands of people earn their PhDs every year, but for this weekend at least I am darn proud of myself. :)
My parents came out here to attend my defense and that was really nice too. I think they were a little bit overwhelmed, but I'm glad they got to see it. Neither one really has any idea what I do and I kind of like the thought that I was able to impress them.
posted by Meredith | 11:11 AM
4 Comments:
yay for dr. meredith!!! i am so proud of you i could burst! can't wait to see you in person so i can give you a congrtulatory hug!
Hooray!!! I'm so excited for you, Meredith! I'm sure your parents were completely wow-ed to see you presenting. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful to be DONE! I hope you are relaxing and enjoying post defense life.
Congratulations Dr.!! That is awesome!
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