Quite different from scientific PhDs (again in my expereience) where they are only really used based on what I said above - generally - I'm sure there are exceptions

Different fields though

Ah! but at least you'll be able to get Dr. put on your credit cards thata you rack up loads of debt on

Ah!

Is MA masters?
Nope didn't do one, usually only done by people with 2:1 who are struggling or 2:2 because you need it
Or if you are undecided whether to do a PhD
I don't think its v. common in people who got 1st in their under grad degree (although this is only my own experience)

I have had similar experiences with unrealistic deadlines. and certainly when I started writing I did just hand in whatever I had done by those deadlines (as rick says)- which I think was important at the time - but it came to a point when my Sup was like "you need to read this stuff first" and I agree it was probably very frustrating to get such rough drafts.
Deadlines are good to keep you focused but if they are not achievable, they are not achievable. You'd be better making sure you get it right (or as close to) before handing it in.
And I know you have some ultimate deadlines, but you still have to be realistic - there are only so many hours in a day.

yep he's being an idiot - he may have his reasons though?- but technically with a 2:1 you meet the minimum requirements for applying for a PhD. (you can also apply if you have a 2:2 with masters.

Although in an ideal world you would use this person you might consider finding other people to act as your references as long as they are credible - try other lecturers you get on with - you need two anyway as far as I remember.

Good luck

S

Yeaaaa! congratulations

God no - one drink and I ditch the work and take up drinking - gotta be strict

I gave up on sugar in the coffee when I realised I was drinking about 12 cups a day - you get used to it

Oh and I'm gonna treat myself to some beers tonight if this intro is finished - sweeeeet

mmmmmmm beer

been workin like a dog 6am -10pm for the last few weeks

but just finishing off the intro today, then some brief work in the mothds, corrections in final results chapter and final discussion to finalise - seems like a lot but I think at the very latest friday -

Yesterday I recieved all my paper and photo paper in for printing - how exciting!

Oh! and got my viva date - 27th May woop woop! its gonna be over soon

S

I'm looking forward to hearing how we all feel after submitting next week!! (hopefully)

yea I think I'm done for the night!

Time for some well earned sleep

yeaaa!

What else you got to do?

I've still got frikkin loads! why does this take so damn long??

me!

you too - sounds like you've got nothing to worry about - everyone wishes experiments turned out better - if it were that easy everyone would do it