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Nathan

Past, Present, Future

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As you get ready for your viva:

  • Look back over everything you’ve done that has got you this far. Consider what has helped you to grow and what you’ve achieved.
  • Think about where you are now and what you can do in the days leading up to your viva. Decide on the actions you will take to help your prep.
  • Cast your mind ahead to the viva. What do you expect from your examiners and what do you think will need to be explored in your thesis?

Looking back helps remind you of the journey that has lead you this far. Taking action now can help you be more prepared for your viva. Looking ahead and reflecting on the challenges you’ll face will allow you to be more ready for when they arrive.

Nathan

Past, Present, Future

Daily Post

An upcoming viva, like any major life event, can come to dominate your day-to-day life. There’s likely nervousness, possibly excitement, a slight melancholy at another chapter of your life coming to a close. There’s wondering if you’re ready, wondering what will be asked, wondering how it will go…

The viva is important, but it’s not the biggest thing you’ll do in your life, or even in your PhD. If you feel like your viva is really starting to take over then you could:

  • look back at your PhD for evidence that you’re exactly where you need to be;
  • make a plan for the prep you’re going to do in the near future, and restrict it to only certain times;
  • think about everything you’re going to do after your PhD is done.

The viva is important, but it’s vital for your own wellbeing that you keep it in the proper perspective. Consider the past, the present and the future to keep you grounded and sure of your talent.