I'm officially a Ph.D student!

[jesusfreak526]

Traditionally, at the end of our second year in grad school, we have to take what is called a qualifying exam.  Basically, we have stand up in front of 4 faculty members and defend our thesis proposal.  It's pretty intense, and people prepare for at least a month an advance, because the outcome affects whether or not you can continue on to get your

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[bellapalmera]

My friend Jeremy had to take an exam like that... but he did not pass his :(

But congratulations to you! That is awesome! How long will the PhD take to complete?

Also, I don't know who that UT person is... have you tried Facebook stalking yet? LOL.

[jesusfreak526]

Thanks! I predict that I have at least three more years left.

Yep, tried facebook already. Couldn't find anyone in the SF network that was from UT and an AChiO.

[bellapalmera]

Oh, see I would have checked the UT network to find someone from SF and an achio, but are you still in the UT network?

[pandaposse]

Congrats sis!

[ruri_kaichou]

congrats!! whoo!!