Yes, I feel good, anxious, and tired all at once. The REALLY exciting event will be sending the final draft off for publication (and getting the degree). Soon (fingers crossed). It is all a little surreal.
I remember passing my exams while my wife was pregnant with my older boy. Being an older student (35 at the time), I was faced with the prospect of working on a dissertation with one, (and given our age, and that we wanted two children likely two) infants/toddlers, I took a serious stock of my life, my motivations, how much I really cared about my topic, and I just walked away.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have at least some regrets... but taken on a whole, not so much.
How are you going to fly in the last trimester? I thought that wasn't allowed.
I certainly understand the temptation. Having a baby on the way does make you question your priorities. It certainly helped me to have the dream job waiting for me to finish (and now to have our baby). Hope it remains the dream job once I really get started on it (and not just too much stress).
What's your field, and what are you doing now?
As for the flying while pregnant thing -- most airlines have fairly lenient guidelines. On some there are no guidelines Those that do generally want you to have a doctor's note if you are within 7 days of your due date -- saying you are fit to fly. It comes down to whether you are comfortable, really. And I'd rather take a 2-hour flight than a 10-hour drive each way!
I'll tell you the advice I have given grad students I have worked with: Once you turn it in for good, DO NOT LOOK AT IT. If you look at it, as I did, you'll just find things wrong with it, and then there's nothing you can do about it. RESIST THE TEMPTATION. SERIOUSLY.
Yes, it is incredibly good advice. I can't tell you how anxious I feel about it all having just read through older chapters to revise them. In my mind they were all much better (did I really make so many assumptions)!?!?! I keep telling myself that all that needs to happen here is for it to be *good enough* and done. Fingers crossed, and thanks for the good vibes!
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I remember the feeling ... (dimly).
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I am sure it is great, and everyone will see how great it is!
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I remember passing my exams while my wife was pregnant with my older boy. Being an older student (35 at the time), I was faced with the prospect of working on a dissertation with one, (and given our age, and that we wanted two children likely two) infants/toddlers, I took a serious stock of my life, my motivations, how much I really cared about my topic, and I just walked away.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have at least some regrets... but taken on a whole, not so much.
How are you going to fly in the last trimester? I thought that wasn't allowed.
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What's your field, and what are you doing now?
As for the flying while pregnant thing -- most airlines have fairly lenient guidelines. On some there are no guidelines Those that do generally want you to have a doctor's note if you are within 7 days of your due date -- saying you are fit to fly. It comes down to whether you are comfortable, really. And I'd rather take a 2-hour flight than a 10-hour drive each way!
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I'll tell you the advice I have given grad students I have worked with: Once you turn it in for good, DO NOT LOOK AT IT. If you look at it, as I did, you'll just find things wrong with it, and then there's nothing you can do about it. RESIST THE TEMPTATION. SERIOUSLY.
Best of luck in Ann Arbor!
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I have no doubt you will be brilliant in Michigan.
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