Rushed: done in a hurry in the days leading up to the viva.
Worried: done while wondering whether or not the right things are being done.
Overinvested: a LOT done, far more than needed, either through concern something will be missed or perfectionism.
Thankfully, these kinds of viva prep aren’t the only options!
You can do the combined opposite of all of these to get ready. Plan ahead so there’s no rush. Find out what you really need to do so you have no worries and use your time well. Let’s define this fourth kind of prep as…
Relaxed: done over a suitable timescale for the candidate, with clear activities and goals that lead to being ready.
Viva Survivors Summer Sabbatical: I’m taking July, August and September off from new writing to concentrate on other creative projects, so will be sharing a post from the archives every day throughout those months. Today’s post was originally published on July 15th 2023.
