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Delster

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A long time ago I started this thread looking for help and support while I struggled along in the doctorate from h&ll: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...esis-tacklers-researchers-and-students.86131/

A lot of PScopers gave me bucketloads of support and encouragement and the thread took off and became a great support for lots of other members slogging away with studies of all sorts.

My PhD became completely overwhelmingly difficult and I ended up taking a long long break from PS while I tried to focus on where it was all going wrong. I still lurked and read threads here and there, and I still felt the support of this community and remembered all the great advice I got back when I started the study support thread.

So, I wanted to come back and say the following two things -

First, a huge THANK YOU!

and

Second, that I did it!!!

I be now Dr Delster, PhD!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
 

Hudson_Hawk

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Congrats Dr. D!
 

iheartscience

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Hi Delster! Congratulations on your PhD! :appl:
 

luv2sparkle

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Wow, Dr. Delster, congratulations! I am so impressed by your accomplishment and that you persevered through all the difficulties!
Well done!
 

princesss

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Woohoo, Dr. Delster! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!
 

ladypirate

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Congratulations, Dr. Delster!!!
 

Mannequin

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Congratulations!
 

lliang_chi

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Congratulations Dr. Delster!!!! You and Mr. Delster must be giddy! :appl: :appl:
 

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centralsquare|1314972130|3008209 said:
:appl: :appl: :appl: Let's give her a standing ovation!!
 

ame

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CONGRATULATIOSN!!!
 

UnluckyTwin

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Congrats!!!! I just passed my first prelim--one more and a dissertation to go. I envy you and I can't wait to be in your place! Enjoy it!
 

minmin001

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congrats Dr.!!!!! :bigsmile:
 

Lauren8211

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Congratulations Dr Delster! Glad to see you back here checking in!
 

kelpie

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High five to Dr. Delster! Big congrats!
 

mrscushion

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Bravo! Big achievement to get your Ph. D. and even bigger achievement to overcome obstacles and struggles to get there.
 

Delster

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Thanks so much guys!

UnluckyTwin - keep on plugging, it will be worth it!
 

tyty333

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Big Congrats Dr. Delster!!! Way to go!
 

movie zombie

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:appl:
 

canuk-gal

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HI:

Great news! Awesome achievement!

cheers--Sharon
 

Skippy123

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congrats Ms. PhD :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: sooooo happy for you!!!
 

Dreamer_D

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Wonderful! Welcome to the 1% club (that's the percentage of the population in N.Am. who get PhDs anyways)! :rodent:

I am always curious when someone finishes their studies, what are your career plans now Delster?
 

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Dreamer_D|1314984433|3008401 said:
Wonderful! Welcome to the 1% club (that's the percentage of the population in N.Am. who get PhDs anyways)! :rodent:

I am always curious when someone finishes their studies, what are your career plans now Delster?

1%? Wow, I didn't know it was that small. Interesting to think of it on those terms!

Congrats Delster!!!!

I remember dipping my head into that thread a few times. It was nice to read posts from people in a similar position.

I'm curious about your career plans, too! I went into industry but I hope to do a class or two along the way as an adjunct. I don't want to close the door on academia completely.

Enjoy the new letters after your name!
 

Porridge

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That's amazing Delster!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :appl: :appl: :appl:

You must have worked your butt off, I hope you are spoiling yourself accordingly!

Well done, and great to have you back.
 

NewEnglandLady

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Congrats, Delster, PhD! You should be a very proud lady!
 

yssie

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CONGRATS Dr. Delster!!!!



My DH just defended a month ago, and I have vivid memories of his journey - the good and the bad. You must be so proud of yourself :appl: :appl: :appl:
 

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Clairitek|1314984725|3008406 said:
Dreamer_D|1314984433|3008401 said:
Wonderful! Welcome to the 1% club (that's the percentage of the population in N.Am. who get PhDs anyways)! :rodent:

I am always curious when someone finishes their studies, what are your career plans now Delster?

1%? Wow, I didn't know it was that small. Interesting to think of it on those terms!

It takes a special sort of insanity to go all the way through. Based on those stats it is the least common mental illness :cheeky:
 

Amys Bling

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Wow, congrats!!!
 

Jennifer W

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Fantastic news! That's such an achievement, I hope you're really proud of yourself!

Congratulations Dr Delster. :wavey:
 
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