Actually, please don't :). Just wanted to share with my bloggy friends that I PASSED my dissertation defense this morning! Everything went great. The audience was small (I did this on purpose): just my committee (four people), Rob and Alexis. I talked for about 35 minutes, a few questions were asked that I answered with no problem, then I was sent out of the room for about 10 minutes while my committee deliberated. Didn't take them long!
Boy am I glad that's over.
I think it's going to take awhile for it to really sink in that I am DONE with school. I have been in school my whole life so this is a big change for me. I'm going to have to be careful to remember that what I do doesn't define me. Being a student has defined me for so long, but no longer!
*Happy dance*
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CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Jess : )
That is AWESOME! You go girl!
Well Done!! I'm glad it all went well for you!
What an accomplishment!
Oh, it's such an amazing feeling to finally be done, isn't it?! Like the weight of the world has been lifted. Now starts a new chapter in your life. The best is yet to come. ; ) Congrats!
A HUGE congratulations sent your way. Enjoy this time of celebrating all the hard work you have done for many years!
Congratulations! What a joy and what a relief!
Congrats!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Wow! What an accomplishment, congratulations!!!
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Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!
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