Friday, August 29, 2008

Now officially in the PhD program

Conversion exam went through today. Hour-long, but was very nicely interactive and fun. Some tough questions thrown my way, but all regarding my work so it was okay. Technically, I'm not yet a PhD candidate -- that happens after the big exam that is the Comprehensive, but that's still a year away.

Now for a well-earned vacation.

P.S.: The comprehensive in the Institute is a two-hour oral examination on the subjects you've studied. Not fun.