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    good luck out there! reacted to Quickmick in Congratulations Dr.   
    Hello all. Yesterday was eventful, I successfully defended my dissertation! It is a bit surreal as you spend so much time getting ready that when it happens it is kind of an odd sensation. There are not a lot of milestones in life that only happen once and this is certainly one of them. I know a lot of you are at the beginning of this journey so thought I would share a few things that seemed to help me on the way. While you need some smarts and great ideas, this degree is generally one of perseverance.
    Try to be humble and keep an attitude that is full of gratitude.
    Play well with others, but be assertive as needed.
    You can't say thank you too many times.
    This time can be filled with professional growth and personal growth.
    When you speak, remember that many are listening and most of those are willing to share what you say.
    You will probably have to leave your comfort zone.
    "I don't know," is never a wrong answer.
    Have fun.
    Don't let a bad day color your week or a bad week color your month, this is a long haul so keep your eye on the prize. I have really enjoyed being a part of the Gradcafe community so hope this helps one of you. For me, things don't change much; I will be taking care of some edits ahead of a May graduation then will keep showing up to work as funding has been secured for me to operationalize my research. I hope you have good luck and find what you are looking for.
    Take care,
    QM
     
     
     
     
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    good luck out there! reacted to historyofsloths in 2020 application thread   
    I've been taken off the waitlist at Indiana! Just received my formal offer today and I have to say that I'm relieved/emotional/over the moon. I'm going to get a PhD!
    I'm still on the waitlist at Michigan and will be sending them an email on Monday to check on my status there and to let them know that I've been offered a doctoral position at IU. Fingers crossed that I can make my final decision soon and start my journey to a PhD in the Fall!
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    good luck out there! reacted to Manana in 2020 application thread   
    I just got notified that I've been accepted to Oxford. I am so excited. Fingers crossed for funding... 
    I was wondering, is it common practice to email your potential supervisor to thank them for their support and/or let them know whether you plan to accept the offer? 
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