A race to the finish!
With the "final" version of my prospectus out the door as of today, I've got one week left before my oral defense. It's more nerve-wracking than I can tell you. Nobody seems to really know what happens in an oral defense. Oh, sure, I've heard stories. Whispers of conversations spoken furtively in hallways, and glimmers of evidence hinted at by faculty members and grad students alike. But it's hard to tell what they'll ask and what they'll expect. I plan to wear full battle armor, so as to more effectively ward off any unsuspected attacks. I'll let you know how it goes. In the meantime, count down with me.




