I just received the email today that my dissertation defense is scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 4:00 p.m. I have to say....I was very close to running to the rest room to get sick. I am a complete MESS! I thought I would ease my mind and jump online to review past dissertation defensers and their advice/comments/horror stories. I read many, and I am praying that my defense is not as bad as some that I read. I have the same emotions that everyone mentioned in their blogs - WHEW, I am normal. Everything from feeling like a complete idiot to reviewing your data and nothing makes sense. I have experienced feeling confident that I use more than 10% of my brain, and I have also felt that I only use 1% of my brain. I have had many ups and downs - from euphoria to low self esteem - excitement to depression - no stress to too much stress. Maybe if I was not working every second of the day and my personal life was not so complicated, the whole experience may have been different. Of course, it is all about the attitude, and I am trying very hard to be positive.
As I have mentioned many times before, Dr. Paul has been absolutely amazing. Anyone who can put up with my anxiety is a saint. I do not freak out (Dr. Paul may beg to differ), but I am extremely anal and ask a lot of questions.
Well, I am going to continue working on my presentation for the defense. I will send an email to everyone the week of March 31 to report whether I passed or failed my defense. Please say a million prayers for me because I need them. I love you all.
Until Next Time!
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4 comments:
hey girl, hang in there! ooh, it's so close now, finally the end of the marathon for you! try not to think too hard about all of the amazing things you will be able to do this spring once you get your free time back
good luck! get some sleep!
Claudia,
Sorry, but you actually DO freak out.
Dr. Paul
hey girl, you can do it!!
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