PhD Exams, 1 Down, 2 to Go

Posted byJason W. Ellis

I’m extremely relieved to have gotten the major exam on 20th century American literature out of the way. Though, it’s kind of painful to type this right now so I’m going to be brief. I nearly used the full five hours with a short break for lunch when Yufang dropped off some coffee. I got to a point where I didn’t want to look at it any more, and I wasn’t sure if I could type more anyways. I’m proud of my answers, but I feel undone and frayed by the work. At least I have a day to recuperate before the postmodern theory exam on Thursday.

Published by Jason W. Ellis

I am an Associate Professor of English at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY whose teaching includes composition and technical communication, and research focuses on science fiction, neuroscience, and digital technology. Also, I direct the B.S. in Professional and Technical Writing Program and coordinate the City Tech Science Fiction Collection, which holds more than 600 linear feet of magazines, anthologies, novels, and research publications.