The Run-up to (and Immediately After) My Viva

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2021
  • After four and a half (thousand) years... I had my viva! How to prepare, and how to handle the event itself? You'll have to watch to see if I'm in any fit state to offer advice.
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    From the album Fall of Oceans, which has been a sort of anthem to my PhD -- thanks again for letting me use this music here.
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    My name is Lucy Kissick, I'm a something something no spoilers from the University of Oxford, I'm a nuclear scientist, and it's the time of year where the swifts are back!!! Keep an eye out!!!

Komentáře • 127

  • @HollyJaneYT
    @HollyJaneYT Před 3 lety +38

    Lucy, is it weird that I'm so proud and feel like opening up a bottle of champagne on your behalf?!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've been following your channel since I decided I wanted to do a PhD, and I'm just finished year one. You're such an inspiration. Congrats again!

  • @nachiketpradhan3237
    @nachiketpradhan3237 Před 3 lety +17

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy. Your journey has inspired me and taught me how to handle PhD like a pro

  • @dr_jacko
    @dr_jacko Před 3 lety +7

    I had my viva yesterday and passed with minor corrections. What you say at 2:20 ish is what worried me most in the run-up. I am going away with my wife and children this weekend and all I could think about was how I would be sad and disappointed at the outcome. The "it's just a conversation" description is exactly how mine went. As you were, I am so relieved and happy that it's over.

  • @blizzardgirl1365
    @blizzardgirl1365 Před 3 lety +16

    Congratulations Doctor!! I’ve been following this channel for a long time through my own PhD journey and it’s so nice to see you pass your viva!! I hope you were able to enjoy the celebrations!

  • @Aoina376
    @Aoina376 Před 3 lety +6

    Why am I crying! Congratulations!

  • @Ric_93
    @Ric_93 Před rokem

    My viva is this Friday... and I had a full mental breakdown yesterday 😬 I'm glad I'm doing better today, but I do feel like I'm going to implode! I can't wait for it to be over

  • @lecliche8849
    @lecliche8849 Před 3 lety +3

    4:02 is priceless, the expression on your face, a very private moment shared with the world! Congratulations. I hope you enjoyed it.

  • @Abbyel
    @Abbyel Před 3 lety +5

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy Kissick!! The emotions in this video - wow, thank you so much for sharing this with us and showing the reality of your lead up to and after the viva. Your work is incredible and you've got 26,000 people who agree and value your videos so much, so thank you 🎊

  • @IssaSabla
    @IssaSabla Před 3 lety +2

    Congrats Dr. Kissick, I have gone through similar case a year ago

  • @muistijaljet
    @muistijaljet Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick and many good things on your future!
    It is so much different here in Finland, though. We 2/3 of corrections from examiners before the viva (which is 1/3 of the evaluation). The viva is more like "public show off to your family and friends of how much of a small tiny thing you know" because the thesis has already been approved by your supervisor and 2/3 of the examiners so the 1/3 is just for fancy academic show. I remember just realizing half way through my viva that I have talked so much with my opponent at this point, that I could basically answer "I don't know" for the rest of the viva and still get through it. It was such a pivotal moment that I just started to enjoy the rest of it and went for a ride.

  • @laszlotompa7893
    @laszlotompa7893 Před 2 lety +2

    I am going to have my viva tomorrow. This very video is about the only thing that can soothe my mind now. Thank you, dr. Kissick! I wish you all the splendid success your talent promises!

    • @DrJayLLB
      @DrJayLLB Před 3 měsíci

      how did it go?

    • @laszlotompa7893
      @laszlotompa7893 Před 3 měsíci

      @@DrJayLLB It went splendidly, thank you! I passed with results I dared not hoping for, and now my first book on the subject is about to be published =) to whoever is reading this, preparing for his/her own: it is not as cutthroat or bitter in hindsight as it seems just before the viva, and - under the best of circumstances - it truly is the enlightening professional discussion that it is ought to be. Stay strong & hopeful!

    • @DrJayLLB
      @DrJayLLB Před 3 měsíci

      @@laszlotompa7893, that's amazing; well done you. well, earnt, I'm sure. I don't have a PhD yet, I start it in September. my username is just pre-emptive lol

  • @jeromeabesamis9746
    @jeromeabesamis9746 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations! what an inspiring journey

  • @camillamidtbenrkke7333

    Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!

  • @ashutoshsrivastava8023
    @ashutoshsrivastava8023 Před 3 lety +2

    Congratulations 🎉!

  • @shreya_pandey
    @shreya_pandey Před 3 lety

    So happy!!! Congrats Lucy! :')

  • @Di_Kgato
    @Di_Kgato Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Lucy! 🥳🥳❤

  • @stevecarter7612
    @stevecarter7612 Před 3 lety

    Lurker of your channel for ages! Well done!

  • @meera8888
    @meera8888 Před 3 lety

    Very nice to see this, congratulations Lucy!

  • @travisstone3089
    @travisstone3089 Před 3 lety +2

    Congratulations Dr! It's been so great to watch you go through this journey while you've helped those of us a few years behind you!

  • @nissemabdeljelil
    @nissemabdeljelil Před 2 lety

    Congratulations ! This is so touching ❤❤❤ ! Wish you the best !

  • @bobojaimal
    @bobojaimal Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick! :)

  • @macarenamontes4641
    @macarenamontes4641 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats Dr. Lucy!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

  • @problemsolved7327
    @problemsolved7327 Před 2 lety

    this was lovely to watch

  • @paulooliveira-io3xc
    @paulooliveira-io3xc Před 3 lety

    Congratulations! You are always inspiring me! Good job, Doctor!

  • @sayantanibanerjee6095
    @sayantanibanerjee6095 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!!!

  • @thinkerscientist132
    @thinkerscientist132 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick! Brilliant work! Your channel has been an inspiration for me, both as a scientist and now as a fresh CZcamsr. Your videos are wonderfully made, and you were one of the people who gave me the idea to start my own channel a few months ago! All the best with your work and life post-PhD! :)

  • @jessicanino934
    @jessicanino934 Před 2 lety

    This was amazing. Congratulations.

  • @nathanbossoh
    @nathanbossoh Před 3 lety +3

    An amazing journey to have gone on. Congrats Dr Lucy, so great to see this after years of watching you grow. I hope my viva will be a success when I get to it next year!

  • @brii3399
    @brii3399 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations ! I've been following your channel when I started my uni studies again. It's awesome to see you achieve this.

  • @bettysanchez6465
    @bettysanchez6465 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats Dr. Lucy !! Thanks for sharing your experience !

  • @Mostly.Harmless.86
    @Mostly.Harmless.86 Před 3 lety +1

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU DID IT.
    And thank you so much for the inspiration. Please keep posting

  • @ginniam
    @ginniam Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!!!! I recently found your channel and it has been really helpful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @Hannah-ox1fi
    @Hannah-ox1fi Před 3 lety

    Congratulation Lucy!! Thank you for taking the time to make this channel and help us all get through our PhDs together

  • @agwonline
    @agwonline Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Lucy!

  • @raneshadefonseka2252
    @raneshadefonseka2252 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations! Thanks for sharing

  • @Gingerkilljoy123
    @Gingerkilljoy123 Před rokem +1

    I am just starting my PhD now... Amazing to see what you have gone through, what you have learned and what you have achieved. Consider me inspired!

  • @isabelwatts5962
    @isabelwatts5962 Před 3 lety

    CONGRATULATIONS LUCY!!! Thank you for sharing everything with us that you have. You are amazing and we are so incredibly overjoyed for you and your successes! Lovely video.

  • @johnnysmith6876
    @johnnysmith6876 Před rokem

    Congratulations, thanks!

  • @rajivroy2352
    @rajivroy2352 Před 3 lety

    So proud of you 😃 congratulations ❤️

  • @JesperDramsch
    @JesperDramsch Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!

  • @shameelajiffrey6219
    @shameelajiffrey6219 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats Dr. Lucy!!

  • @cortadito_
    @cortadito_ Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!!! You should be so proud of this amazing accomplishment. I've been rooting for you for a long time! So happy for you!!!! You deserve it!

  • @Nucleotide5313
    @Nucleotide5313 Před 3 lety

    Congrats Lucy!

  • @pankajrai9732
    @pankajrai9732 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Lucy!!

  • @elhameftekhari7088
    @elhameftekhari7088 Před 3 lety

    Many congrats 👏🏻✨💫🎉🎊

  • @melly1989
    @melly1989 Před 3 lety +1

    congrats Lucy🥰

  • @ByrneBros
    @ByrneBros Před 3 lety

    Brilliant. Well done.

  • @Kureshiman
    @Kureshiman Před 3 lety +2

    I am so happy for you, Dr. Lucy! It's been such an adventure walking with you through this phase of your life. So, proud of you!!

  • @chinosts
    @chinosts Před rokem

    What an awesome video! I really felt like I was there with you and feeling all the weight and importance of the day.. Thank you for going to the effort of documenting this.

  • @juanluislechugacrespo7969

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick! I've follow this channel since the first videos (while I was doing my PhD) and sharing this part of your story, as a viewer, has inspired and motivated me during most part of my PhD. I'm really happy you get over with it, and I wish you all the best in the days to come! Thank you for keeping us posted!

  • @elizabethjoy934
    @elizabethjoy934 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Dr Lucy..Thanks for all the content you shared

  • @ivnaseabra9059
    @ivnaseabra9059 Před 2 lety

    I am soooo proud of you!! You deserve everything you get!! Enjoy your moment, DOCTOR!

  • @sergechapman8893
    @sergechapman8893 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Dr Kissick!

  • @hannahaddad5772
    @hannahaddad5772 Před 3 lety

    Congratulation Lucy, for wonderful efforts and you finally did it. I am inspired a lot from your journey

  • @mbasughunukpi7061
    @mbasughunukpi7061 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Girl!!! Thank you for being vulnerable and taking us on this journey. Dr Kissick !!!!!!

  • @custardfactory6668
    @custardfactory6668 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations!!!!!

  • @amirtemer721
    @amirtemer721 Před 3 lety

    Sincere and inspirational. Congratulations, PhD. Lucy :)

  • @haaothithu8788
    @haaothithu8788 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy Kissick! Love your amazing journey!

  • @mayankchhaperwal4108
    @mayankchhaperwal4108 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations! I am following you for a long time and I am so happy for you!!
    Excited for my own viva now although I just started PhD.

  • @nedas8838
    @nedas8838 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr Lucy! You are such an inspiration!
    And yes... I cried!

  • @firstnamesecondname5341

    Congratulations 🥳

  • @krisanthonysilveira8244

    Super Proud of Dr Lucy thanks for being an inspiration!!

  • @farhantanvir8838
    @farhantanvir8838 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations! I just saw your channel today and watched all videos you made from your first year of PhD. I am a PhD student myself. I can relate to a lot of stuffs you said. The mistakes, the failures, the rejections, imposter syndrome, being stressed out and tensed, being overwhelmed, losing focus, being burnt out- I can relate to each and every one of these.
    I will definitely keep all your suggestions and advices in mind. It feels great that you have finally made it. Congratulations again on your amazing journey and outstanding achievement, Dr. Lucy!

  • @LexAcademic
    @LexAcademic Před 3 lety

    Well done, Lucy!

  • @MarkPerew
    @MarkPerew Před 3 lety

    Congratulations, DOCTOR Kissick.
    Thank you for sharing all of the ups and downs of your journey.

  • @jetc4589
    @jetc4589 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. kissick!!!!! Wow the documentation of your experience was amazing! Thank you for sharing this! I am super excited for what is to come for you. It definitely gave me the motivation that I need during final week as a undergrad. I have one more year and then I will be applying to PhD programs. Watching your videos has inspired and motivated me even further!!!

  • @allenthehusband
    @allenthehusband Před 3 lety

    Huzzah, congrats Dr Kissick!

  • @massabranca
    @massabranca Před 3 lety

    Gee, it made me cry so unexpectedly! It's such an emotional process. Thanks so much for sharing, for your honesty, focus and generous insights. And: CONGRATULATIONS!!

  • @ayasarsour2860
    @ayasarsour2860 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats Dr.lucy

  • @ippeikawano8032
    @ippeikawano8032 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick!

  • @caroletatu
    @caroletatu Před 3 lety

    Iupiii! Congratulations Dr Lucy! Best wishes!

  • @Julianina100
    @Julianina100 Před 3 lety

    Congrats, Dr. Lucy! I've been following you for about two years (now entering my 4th years of the PhD). THank you for all your tips and thoughts and inspiration.
    So tough to see you worrying like this and then so great to see you happy, cheerful and relieved. All the best!

  • @yuxichen8661
    @yuxichen8661 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done and congrats! Lucy!! I am waiting for my Viva, it has been 5 months since I submitted it...super nervous because it will show up anytime. Your video made me even more nevous...but I am soooo happy for you! Good job Doctor!

  • @franklinmartinezm
    @franklinmartinezm Před 2 lety

    I cried watching the end of this video. I've followed you since year 1 of your PhD and you're fantastic and I'm so so so so happy for you. I hope all is going good!

  • @curiousera2470
    @curiousera2470 Před 3 lety

    Huge congratulations Doctor

  • @carlosbornes
    @carlosbornes Před 3 lety

    Well done Lucy or I should say Dr. Lucy. Was really fun following your experience all the way from the first video and in one year is my time to present my thesis

  • @h.rainakkhanreal3090
    @h.rainakkhanreal3090 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy.
    Your journey is very inspiring.
    Hopefully I will pursue my PhD one day!

  • @dineshmalasiya6387
    @dineshmalasiya6387 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr.

  • @cilvajoseph7970
    @cilvajoseph7970 Před 3 lety

    Congrats Dr. Lucy

  • @Monitol
    @Monitol Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Doctor Lucy!!!

  • @jemimahoahimire8982
    @jemimahoahimire8982 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr Lucy Kissick! Thanks for all your advice! They really came in handy in my masters!

  • @Kveldrunari
    @Kveldrunari Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Kissick!!!!!!!!!

  • @derranstokes8760
    @derranstokes8760 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Doctor Lucy Kissick. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey unfold in such an open and honest manner - the highs and the lows. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

  • @anjalyb6935
    @anjalyb6935 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy

  • @SaiLOG
    @SaiLOG Před 3 lety +1

    thank you for sharing your experience, Lucy. I just found your channel and have seen around six of your videos in one go. I am really happy for you on your successful defense. It's amazing how much impact our stories have on others. I am a speech pathologist and pursuing a Ph.D. in speech & hearing sciences. Currently, in my 3rd year, I have also started a channel to share my experiences and insight with the world. To be honest, I got the motivation to do this by witnessing some amazing CZcamsrs/bloggers like you. I wish you all the best in your future ventures.

  • @MojtabaEshghie
    @MojtabaEshghie Před 3 lety

    Hey!!!! Congrats Doctor!

  • @Theotherbek
    @Theotherbek Před 3 lety

    Well done, Doctor!! I'm going to save this video and watch it again when I am about to defend mine. I don't know how long i have left on my PhD, but I have enjoyed at least partially being on this journey with you!

  • @Laurelise
    @Laurelise Před 3 lety

    Congratulations 🥳. I started following your channel for advice on study tips (only for my masters), but you have been an inspiration and I definitely want to pursue my doctorate degree once I finish my masters!

  • @kunalyadav8062
    @kunalyadav8062 Před 3 lety

    Congratulation Dr. Lucy

  • @erkanyashar5135
    @erkanyashar5135 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Dr. Lucy.

  • @patrickholtz
    @patrickholtz Před 3 lety

    Congrats, you are a inspiration to any one persuing a academic career!

  • @Rasulujjaaman
    @Rasulujjaaman Před 2 lety

    Well done Dr Lucy. Congratulations. I am in my first year of my PhD and just found out your channel. Looking forward to watching all of your videos one by one very soon. Great job...

  • @mohammedstudy2886
    @mohammedstudy2886 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Doctor. Well done. I had mine online as well mid Feb and I survived.
    Wish you the best

  • @davidbroadbent3986
    @davidbroadbent3986 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations wonderful achievement

  • @amilliaalsebe1029
    @amilliaalsebe1029 Před 3 lety

    happy for you

  • @UnPureMaddness
    @UnPureMaddness Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Doctor!!!!

  • @tuber1000
    @tuber1000 Před 3 lety

    Many congratulations. I am not doing any Phd but may be one day I might. I liked your videos because it fascinates me watching people excelling in education and along the way they educate others on how to achieve success. Well done and thanks

  • @surajpowar4915
    @surajpowar4915 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Lucy, Congratulations. We are proud of you too. You are truly an inspiration. I will be starting my PhD this fall. I will keep in mind all your advices. I am really happy for you and wish you best wishes for future endeavours. Good work Dr. Lucy!

    • @thinkerscientist132
      @thinkerscientist132 Před 2 lety

      Hey, saw in your comment that you´re also an incoming PhD student. Perhaps you also find something useful and interesting on my own CZcams channel - I only started a few months ago but already have various videos on starting out on your PhD, productivity, academic writing and many other topics! Have a great day!

  • @speceff
    @speceff Před 3 lety

    Congratulations! I'm happy for you! And pretty shoes by the way ;)

  • @richardgale4827
    @richardgale4827 Před 2 lety

    Finally got caught up. So nervous for you (even though it says 'Dr' right there before your name!) Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your journey, Dr Kissick.