Of sorts.
Today I signed and handed over the final, hard-bound copies of my PhD thesis. Now it is very much all a formality, and I should soon receive the letter that confirms my doctorate. Some time in the new year I should get further information about a graduation ceremony, so things will not lack in pomp or circumstance.
It feels good to have it formalised and behind me. I still have much work to do, working the data in the thesis up into papers worthy of publication after peer-review; whilst that is crucial to any chance of a future career in research science, it is meaningless in terms of qualifications or letters before or after my name!
Despite a train-related nightmare, today has turned out to be a Good Day (tm).
Today I signed and handed over the final, hard-bound copies of my PhD thesis. Now it is very much all a formality, and I should soon receive the letter that confirms my doctorate. Some time in the new year I should get further information about a graduation ceremony, so things will not lack in pomp or circumstance.
It feels good to have it formalised and behind me. I still have much work to do, working the data in the thesis up into papers worthy of publication after peer-review; whilst that is crucial to any chance of a future career in research science, it is meaningless in terms of qualifications or letters before or after my name!
Despite a train-related nightmare, today has turned out to be a Good Day (tm).
2 comments:
Well, then, allow me to be the first to blogratulate you on the occasion, Doctor G. :)
(A side-career in rap should always be a viable option.)
Thank you!
And alternate uses of the Doctor tag are under consideration! :D
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