ABD -> PhD

[getting there]

I turned in the final draft of my dissertation today. Defense is scheduled for next month. Weird to not have the same feeling of anxiety hanging over me, at least for one day.

Anyway, just though I'd throw this out there. Turning it in feels good.

[drbearjew]

Congrats! That's a big hurdle.

[I agree]

I felt kind of like I had gone into a cave for several months and suddenly re-emerged into glistening sun. I defend in less than a week and am very happy about this, even as I continue to prepare because it is much better to be over- than under-prepared! I'll deal with the understanding of starting at the bottom again at the next level at some later point, but for now, OP, let us rejoice!

[getting there]

Jul 15, 2012 8:46:54 GMT -5 @I agree said:

. . . , but for now, OP, let us rejoice!

Yes, "I agree," the day after turning it in I had to squint as I viewed the world around me with fresh eyes! Best wishes on your defense this week, I'll send some good thoughts your way.

[got there]

I passed my dissertation defense this week. It went much better than I anticipated (feared). What a great feeling to be done! I'm sending some good thoughts to all who are working towards this goal.

[i agree]

Aug 16, 2012 17:39:07 GMT -5 @got there said:

I passed my dissertation defense this week. It went much better than I anticipated (feared). What a great feeling to be done! I'm sending some good thoughts to all who are working towards this goal.

I defended about a month ago and have been officially titled for a few weeks. I just started on tenure track, and I can say that I have quickly forgotten that I got to the top of one mountain now that I am surrounded by so many others who have the same credential and I am very much the rookie in the house. Nevertheless, I think that it is important to keep one's degree visible for those times when you need to look up and remember who you are.