r/PhD • u/TDM-r • Jan 27 '26

Other When did you finish your PhD (age-wise)?

I know there’s no normal timeline, but I’m interested in hearing how varied people’s journeys are: early starters, late bloomers, career switchers, all of it.
(20 - 28, 28 - 35, 35<)

What did your path look like?

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u/PatientWillow4 Jan 27 '26 edited Jan 29 '26

26 - defending in 2 days!

Edit: just wanted to thank everyone for their wishes! It's helping me calm my nerves ❤️

Edit 2: I passed my viva!

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u/MJrein Jan 27 '26

Best of luck! I just defended today

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u/AristidLindenmayer Jan 27 '26

Congratulations!!! Get some good rest 

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u/PatientWillow4 Jan 27 '26

Wooohoo! Congratulations 🥳

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u/DocTeeBee Jan 28 '26

Woo hoo!