Friday, June 4, 2010

Qualifying Exams

I passed my qualifying exams this morning. I'm officially ABD, all but dissertation (too bad the dissertation will probably take another three years). Damaris came to support, plus I figure she has to know what my project is about so she can help me get the data. My committee was happy with the statements I turned in, happy with my answers to their questions, and they said lots of nice things which was gratifying. Now all I have to do is get some money to go do fieldwork...

8 comments:

Karen said...

Great news!

Grimsmans said...

Chris,
That is a BIG deal...any hoop successfully jumped through is a reason to celebreate! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Yeah!
Congrats,
Tricia

sienna said...

congrats!

sienna said...

congrats!

Mariko said...

It's funny how it seems like it will take forever, but then I think, "That didn't take so long." Notice, I think that. Not you.
Anyway, congratulations. I know how smart you are so I'm not surprised that you rocked it.

Kaity said...

Yay Chris! I know you worked really hard and deserve all of the positive feedback. Don't worry, I'm pretty sure we have another 3 years too and we started a year before you.

mariah said...

congratulations:D

Colleen said...

Woo Hoo!!! Pretty cool.