It is 543pm and I have had a very productive day! I created a Top 35 List of key references that are especially relevant for the types of VIVA questions that I have answered so far. I also created a list of amendments that need to be made to my thesis –mostly typos – and I will discuss these changes with the examiners after I receive their feedback.
It has been a very full week. Via Skype, I presented at the Oslo Mini-Colloquium on Monday, and also had a Mock-VIVA with my supervisor on Wednesday. Both events were very useful for my VIVA preparation. Generally, I found that my nerves abated after the first minute or so, and that I was able to comfortably answer the questions. My focus is to become more succinct with my responses, and to reference more research –hence, the Top 35 list.
It is a beautiful sunny day so I am heading out shortly. I cannot believe that in one week I will be preparing to travel to the UK. Time flies!!!