Happy birthday, Sox and Dillo.
Dilemma: the chair of my grad program pointed out that I need a new thesis advisor. She recommended Dr. H, a professor I had quite some time ago but said Dr. H is most likely not going to be able to do it because of time constraints. She offered to do it herself.
If Dr. K does it herself, it means she's going to expect me to communicate and be top notch and to GET THINGS DONE in a timely manner and there will be a lot of back and forth, with negotiating. But my thesis will be ready for defense, no question about it.
Dr. H will not require I work that hard but she also won't be able or willing to provide the same support. I dunno how much support I might need.
Dr. K already sits on the defense committees though, so that might be nice.
Hmmm... who to ask?
Fluevog is having a big sale today, fyi! [link]
I would go with Dr. K. Firmess in an advisor is a good thing, even if the work is "harder" you have GUIDANCE.
Fluevog is having a big sale today, fyi!
I was just coming in to say that I got an email saying John Fluevog thinks I'm awesome.
I like those kinds of emails.
So far today at work, I have chatted with my co-workers about our various aches and pains, tried to trap and release a spider and then discussed lunch plans. I should look into some work.
I'm steadfastly ignoring the Fluevog sale. *sigh* So pretty.
I'd go with more guidance, Kat.
Happy Birthday, Sox!
It sounds like asking Dr. K. would provide support and success. Perhaps more stress in the short run, but payoff.
I should do some work.
Oh Kat, I so understand that dilemma. My lazy nature would draw me towards the easier advisor, but you know that the hard ass will benefit you more. Also, every time I've had a totally demanding perfectionist teacher, they've ended up being my favourite because they brought out the best in me, and got me to do something that I wouldn't have achieved on my own. Also, I hope I've learned a little bit about discipline and work ethic from them.
oh no. msbelle, what happened?
