Last week, largely because of an important meeting with my advisor, I cranked out a decent chapter of the ole diss. I finished in time for the meeting. Good news.
Said advisor liked what she saw and said that I was making good progress. Good news.
In the middle of lunch, advisor confirms a rumor circulating among the graduate students - she's leaving the university after next spring. If I don't want to start over and form another committee, I should finish everything by May. Good news?
Normally, I think I would be in a panic. After all, I have been working under this woman for six years and she has grown to respect my work. If I had to start over, I would have to establish that type of relationship with a whole new person. And anyone who works with academics knows that these personalities are not easy to work with. However, I actually this new development is kind of a blessing. I now have a tangible deadline. I have to be done next year - no excuses.
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3 comments:
Wow, way to look on the bright side of things! I think I'd be a wreck, but you are taking it all in beautifully.
Congrats for overcoming another hurdle.
you can do it portia!!! :)
you go girl!
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