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It's Unbelievable
The defense itself was shockingly easy. It only lasted 45 minutes. None of the (primarily statistical) concerns I had about my dissertation were brought up by the committee. The changes they suggested were primarily stylistic. The professor I wasn't sure about didn't ask me the questions I feared he would. Instead, he essentially shared his own feelings about how hard it was go gather data in this area, and how I should write a research note. The entire time (as short as that time was) I was remarkably relaxed and in control. The person who wrote and worried over the dissertation had little in common with the person who defended it. Frankly I like the latter better, but where did he come from?
So after 10 years of toil and despair, I have passed the last major hurdle, and can now be called "Dr." I can only quote the last line of The Candidate: "What do I do now?"
P.S. Thanks to Brazen Hussy for all the support and patience, and for letting everybody know I'd passed while I was in a state of shock. And thanks to all of you for all the nice comments.
16 Comments:
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Congratulations, Dr. Arbitrista! 'H' sends his congratulations, too! I think you should change your name to include the "Dr."!
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Addy N., at 5:58 PM
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Congrats!!!
By Musey_Me, at 7:39 PM
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I agree with Addy N. Dr Arbitrista sounds really great!!!
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I knew you would kick some dissertation ass!!! Seeking Solace, at 8:28 PM
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Congratulations. This is truly an awesome accomplishment, especially how incredibly dedicated about it you were this year. You're an inspiration!!!!
By Margaret, at 9:17 PM
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RE: your question of what to do next -
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Call an expensive restaurant and make reservations for Dr. Arbitrista. Insist that the host/hostess refer to you (loudly) as Dr. Arbitrista.
Call your physician's office and say "This is Dr. Arbitrista calling for Dr. Jones." (When I used to do therapy and had to call physician's offices, I always said it was Dr. Jackman-Wheitner calling - because nurses would pull docs out of appts if I was "Dr.")
Add it to your email sig file.
And really - truly - just enjoy it!!! You totally earned it :-)
Congratulations! Dr. Leah - Consultant for Lawyers, at 10:13 PM
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Congratulations, Dr. Arbitrista! Whooohooooo!
By luckybuzz, at 12:25 AM
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"Dr. Arbitrista"...has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Congrats!
By Mad Hatter, at 12:31 AM
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so very happy for you! Dr. Arbitrista!
By RageyOne, at 12:06 PM
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Congrats Dr.---- you're my idol!
By Weezy, at 12:56 PM
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Congrats, Dr Arbitrista!!! That's wonderful!
By Canada, at 3:43 PM
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Many congratulations to you Dr Arbitrista! The lack of a diss cloud over your head takes some adjustment; relax and enjoy your new freedom!
By Belle, at 5:22 PM
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congrats, dr.!
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, at 7:03 PM
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Many congratulations, Dr. Arbitrista! I am very happy for you! :)
By , at 7:12 PM
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hey, congratulations!
By kermitthefrog, at 7:48 PM
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Congratulations. Well deserved!
By DrOtter, at 8:56 AM
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i'm late here but congratulations....i really is such a huge thing. enjoy it, all of it, dr. arbitrista!
By gwoertendyke, at 8:15 PM
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