They like me, they really like me!
The verdict: Pass with qualifications
What that means: I need to go home and fix a few little things, and then they will sign my papers and I will be done and graduated.
I survived my defense and I did not throw up or wet my pants or anything unseemly like that. I caught myself trying to make air quotes with my fingers once, but I think I mostly avoided that tacky gesture. It was really gratifying to hear several people I look up to and admire for their brilliance tell me that they thought my ideas were innovative and interesting and that my writing is excellent. I've worried that I don't have a very good style when it comes to academic writing, but they all agreed that the fact that I am concise and clear is a good thing. And of course my entire committee wants me to get a PhD. and to keep going with film studies and translation. Maybe I should... Right now, though, I'm going to the Museum of Art to check out the Believing Christ exhibit and to grab me some lunch.
What that means: I need to go home and fix a few little things, and then they will sign my papers and I will be done and graduated.
I survived my defense and I did not throw up or wet my pants or anything unseemly like that. I caught myself trying to make air quotes with my fingers once, but I think I mostly avoided that tacky gesture. It was really gratifying to hear several people I look up to and admire for their brilliance tell me that they thought my ideas were innovative and interesting and that my writing is excellent. I've worried that I don't have a very good style when it comes to academic writing, but they all agreed that the fact that I am concise and clear is a good thing. And of course my entire committee wants me to get a PhD. and to keep going with film studies and translation. Maybe I should... Right now, though, I'm going to the Museum of Art to check out the Believing Christ exhibit and to grab me some lunch.
Comments
Have fun with your new-found academic freedom--until you get your PhD.
Congrats congrats congrats!!!!!!!
Regardless, congratulations!
And, while you were at the MOA, did you see 'Christ in the Red Robe' by Minerva Teichert? Because that one is my very favorite.
Yay, again!
Hope you found something fantastic to eat.
Congrats!
Sounds like all good things.
Congratulations.
~Emily T.