Wednesday, May 09, 2007

PhD defense date announcement effect

When they finally announce the defense date- Do you
a) Jump with joy! The end is finally near
b) Panic- Now, where is that "book"? How much do you remember?
c) Regret- should have published a few more topics from the dissertation so that the criticisms from examiners will be less fiery.
d) Can't believe it! Is this the end???
e) Happy- time to allocate all the housework to the other half now that you need to "prepare for exams"

Is Phd the end of education, or just the beginning of education?