Unhelpful Things…
…to say to friends who have their viva coming up:
- “Good luck!”
- “Don’t worry!”
- “You’ll be fine, nearly no-one fails!”
Better things to say include:
- “You’re talented, don’t forget!”
- “What can I do to help?”
- “How are you doing?”
And if you’ve had a viva and it was fine, don’t just tell your friend that they’ll be fine. Tell them why you were fine. Tell them your story, short and simple, but with enough to help them see what the viva can be like – and what helped you be ready for yours.