Get a PhD

Wow. Time sure flies. By the end of this summer, I’ll be THAT second-year doc student. Summer school is right around the corner, so I’m going to just enjoy my time off for now. 6 days ago

Well, I didn’t do any better this semester than last. I’m not sure if the department is going to petition the grad school to let me stay (I’m feeling not). Hopefully I’ll find out soon either way because it’s totally nerve-wracking having no idea if I’m going to be employed next week or not. 1 week ago

Took five years, a five hour rt commute at nights, 3 comprehensive exams and a 368 page dissertation for the phd….but, after 14 years of college, I’m done! 2 weeks ago

Today my thesis has 43 pages! 2 weeks ago

I have research funding for the summer! Woo! 1 month ago

Data is collected and for the next 6 months this will be my priority. Until december of this year I really want to finish this! :) 2 months ago

I almost forgot to report here that I got permission to register, and that I’m now registered with a new student card and a parking disk and all.

Here’s hoping that it will be the last year! 2 months ago

I passed my prelims! Getting closer! 2 months ago

Things have moved a bit faster than I expected. The last time I took the GRE was more than five years ago, so I’m going to re-take it this year to keep my bases covered. Looking forward to diving in to see how the test has changed since last time. (It was computerized when I last took it, but I know it’s underwent major changes over the last 5-7 years!) 2 months ago

Today I submitted the application for extension of study period. Hopefully this will be the final year I need to register. 3 months ago