The Shrine

So I've now earned a Master's degree in Computer Science.

<-------- Cues horns, trumpets...plays kazoo...gives Kup a virtual cigar - they're not even bad for you!

Congo Rat Ululations!

Awesome dude, i'm sure it feels great! Those thesis's are works of art, be proud.

Awesome. Congratulations, man. I'm working on that..........very.........slowly.

*buys Kupek a handle of bacardi and gives him an all night pass to the nearest strip joint and a box of stogies*

Congrats!

*steps to the podium with large amounts of throat clearing and much rustling of notes*

*waits for the hall to fall silent and slowly raises a hand, with index finger extended*

"w00t."

Grats, man.

Awesome news! Congratulations! I'll raise a drink or 5 in your name this weekend.

Defended? I take it you were grilled by your peers and/or instructors about the content of the thesis?

Thanks, guys. Honestly, I feel much like I did after getting my Bachelor's - a little underwhelmed. I think that's partly because it doesn't change what I do much; since I'm pursuing a Ph.D., this is a milestone and not an end in itself. The other part is the reaction I got from my advisor on the presentation itself.

To answer Sine's question, yes, I had to defend my work. I gave an hour long presentation, and then answered questions. I had a committee which consisted of my advisor and two other professors. The other members of my committee seemed satisfied with my work, my presentation of it, and my answers to their questions. But my advisor himself didn't seem pleased with my presentation, which is rather typical of him.

Congrats, man. And any milestone step along the way to a PhD is a helluva achievement, never forget that....

Always late to the party. Congratulations, dude. You deserve it.

Congrats, soon-to-be Dr. Schneider.

Congrats dude.