PhD Defense Presentation

And my years of PhD study experience came to a conclusion last week! Here I am sharing a copy of my defense's presentation notes — which I delivered for just about the maximum allotted time of 45 minutes. 

In photo: Morten Lassen, Johannes Dragsbaek Schmidt, Amlet Cruz, Bonn Juego, Jacques Hersh, Jane Parpart, Barry K. Gills.

I am so thankful to my assessment committee composed of Professors Jane Parpart, Barry K. Gills, and Jacques Hersh for the very thoughtful evaluation, engaging examination, and kind recommendation. Professor Jane Parpart told me during the reception: "Sorry, Bonn, that we seemed to be tougher on you than the usual because we think you can take it." Professors Jacques Hersh and Barry Gills told me that they, too, enjoyed the defense. I must say that I also enjoyed the defense — even though I became emotional, broke down in tears at the last turn of the defense and during the awarding of the degree! I apologized to Professor Jacques Hersh for shedding tears at the beginning of his speech when he mentioned some of my experiences in the programme over the last few years and my character as a PhD candidate; but he said to me in a very comforting tone: "It's alright.... It only shows that you're human...".

Thank you also to Aalborg University's Department of Political Science for hosting the occasion, especially for the time and hospitality of Professors Morten Lassen and Anette Borchorst, as well as my supervisor Johannes Dragsbaek Schmidt. Despite having no sleep at all for the morning's three-hour thesis defense, the committee as well as my friends and colleagues in attendance had kept me on my toes and my adrenaline going. 

I know that more important than earning this PhD degree is to lead a good life. Thus, a good game continues! 

Bonn Juego - PhD Defence Presentation (FINAL) by bonnjuego