My PhD program requires three residencies (also referred to as colloquia), which consist of several days of intense face-to-face courses. My first residency (Track 1) was held in the Washington, DC, area, and Ryan & Rara & Papa went with me.I went to Dallas by myself…kind of. A co-worker has recently started the same program, so we were able to meet up in Dallas. It was fun to go, already knowing someone who would be there.
Our classes were Thursday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday we were in courses for 11 hours, mostly research methods and statistics! Here is our “team” that worked together all week.
We did have a couple of hours of free time on Friday and Saturday evenings. A few of us spent Friday night in Grapevine (known for its wineries and fun statues along Main Street). We walked along Main Street and ate dinner at Esparza’s. We watched the USA vs. Slovenia World Cup soccer game at the restaurant.
Saturday evening was spent in Southlake (one of the 25 top-earning towns in the U.S., also known for its shopping and national championship high school football team). We enjoyed walking the town square, admiring the artistic longhorn, and eating dinner at Thai Chili.
It was intense, but productive. I am actually now excited about my comprehensive exams and dissertation!
i hope that's "excited to be done" not "excited to tackle" the exams and dissertation....or i'll have to wonder ;)
ReplyDeletei'd be excited to be done too!!!