I just completed my mock viva (practice defense). Basically you go into a room, and three people sit at desks staring at you. They grill you on your topic, and anything else they might want to ask, for an hour or two.
Whew!
I have to say that I'm glad that it's over. Too bad it wasn't the real one--I have to do this all again in about three months!
I felt like things went very well, though. I answered all their questions--even responded intelligently on most of them! ;)
And they didn't recommend major changes to my dissertation. That means that I should be able to proofread it one last time and submit it by Friday. Yeah!!
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!
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Yay! Glad it went well!
way to go! :)
WOO HOO!
When you get back I will teach you the secret handshake!
Congrats! One more hurdle crossed!!
Congratulations! And you, with mono. This will make for a good story to tell your grandchildren. :)
I hope you are now taking a long nap.
I second the WOO HOO!
Thanks, everyone! Later I received very positive written feedback as well. It included the phrase, "be jubilant." So maybe I will be! :)
That is awesome. I love that comment. Indeed. Be jubilant. I might just write a symphony in your honor. Something more than chocolate is in order here.