Good Day Socks Work!
I wore a pair of my good day socks to the viva – socks that I always wore when I wanted the day to be a good day – and I passed! After my viva I continued to wear the...
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Security Blankets
On my desk I have a drawing that my daughter gave me on the day of my first Zoom session. It helped me to smile as I tried something new for the first time – against a backdrop of change...
Whatever Works
Good day socks. A playlist that helps you feel happy. A lucky teddy. Three cups of coffee. Dancing around. A Post-it Note of encouragement. An outfit that just feels right. There’s practical must-do tasks that help candidates get ready for the...
Find Three
Find three things that can help you feel ready on viva day. Maybe your thesis, a notebook and a bottle of water. Or a prompt card with keywords, your choice of clothes and a cup of coffee. Perhaps your good...
Power Ups For The Viva
The following is by no means an exhaustive list of power ups for the viva! Wearing the right outfit for you. Having a mock viva. Two cups of coffee. Re-reading your methods chapter. The right conversation with the right person....
Good Luck Charms
If it helps, why wouldn’t you have something lucky with you in the viva? My good day socks were a story I told myself for years – “wear these socks and it will be a good day” – my viva,...