My oral exam (viva) is this Thursday. 3 years of effort, all down to one, single examination. It’s a bit terrifying, but I imagine that this time Thursday will be a moment of celebration – that it’s finally done, or that I have corrections to make, but that the end is well and truly in sight. Oh – and I have a new job, as well, working for a company here in town. So much change, all within such a short time. I’ve about a dozen academic jobs for which to apply, as well, and they’re in places such as Puerto Rico and New Zealand – completely random places, but where the teaching / research jobs are. We’ll see where we end up next – just need to make it through Thursday!
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You’ll do great! But I can imagine the stress. Good luck with job apps as well. I can’t say we’ve been to either Puerto Rico or New Zealand, but I had the great pleasure to work with consultants from the latter, and completely enjoyed the experience.
Well I wish you the best for this Thursday I know it’s been a very long haul up to this point. New Zealand sure sounds like a nice place to live, a lot of Alaskans like to visit there. Nan 😛
I am sure that you will do great! And good luck with the applications to all the warm places!
I know you’ll do wonderfully – but fingers crossed just the same – it can’t hurt!
I know it’s been a very long while since I posted anything! Sorry! We moved to Canada so I’ve been packing, unpacking, packing and then doing some more unpacking!
Anyway, I know you will do great! You’ve also got people rooting for you. And good luck with the applications. Puerto Rico and New Zealand are both really nice.
I’ll be thinking happy Viva thoughts for you as I go to bed Wednesday night (Thursday for you). You’ll be awesome!
i will be thinking good thoughts for you. i am sure you will do wonderfully, but it is nerve wracking none the less. best wishes; take care.
Cheering for you from this spot on the globe!!!
I wish you all good things I can think of, and more. We’re cheering you on from Seattle… yes, even the strangers.
I know you’ll do great! I agree that boiling down 3 years or more of study into that one moment is scary but I bet you’ll be celebrating this time next week! Wish you jolly good spirits and toi toi toi!