Boot Camp Testimonials

Electronic Thesis and Dissertations

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Chimdi Kalu

Boot camp training was what I really needed because it created an atmosphere for me to successfully write my thesis.  It drew my attention to all of the necessary information, software, tools, websites, and databases that I needed for my thesis.  It provided me with faculty members that taught and guided me on how to use latest tools for my bibliography.

During the boot camp training, I had the opportunity to get answers to all my questions about thesis writing. It showed me that I can discipline myself and write my thesis for more than 10 hours in a day if I want to.  God bless y'all.

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Brandi Maness

Completing the dissertation boot camp provided me with many resources to successfully complete my dissertation more efficiently. The workshops and protected writing time were most beneficial. However, what I never expected was the encouragement and fellowship with other "boot campers" that I experienced. It was well worth the investment.

 
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Esosa Mohammed

Without Boot Camp, I do not think I would have completed my thesis within the time that I did. To me, the boot camp fee was money well spent and to be honest, I got much more than my money's worth. I am a mum of four and being able to have structured time to write and put my thoughts together was extremely helpful. I looked forward to Boot Camp, not only because of the serenity and quiet time that it afforded me, but also because of the good food! A big thank you to the wonderful and diligent organizers of fall 2018 boot camp. I survived!

 
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Tim Wilson

Winston Churchill once said, “Give us the tools, and we’ll finish the job.” Emily Redd and the department of Graduate Studies certainly provided the necessary tools for people like me to able to finish the job...the job of finishing my dissertation. I participated in three bootcamps and each one was a valuable tool that enabled me to think, write, get professional guidance, and ultimately successfully complete the job.  I cannot imagine I would have completed my dissertation in a timely manner without the perfectly executed Bootcamps. I highly recommend anyone starting or trying to finish their thesis or dissertation to take full advantage of the Bootcamp experience. You can thank me later.
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Randall Johnson

Dissertation Boot Camp was necessary! I should have participated when recommended by my Dissertation Chair the first and second time. Once I did participate it was very beneficial.  It provided uninterrupted study time, informative workshops, and good food necessary to complete my dissertation. Boot camp leadership team members were good sources of information that provided more clarity on the degree program and dissertation writing. For that I’m thankful for dissertation boot camp!
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Teresa Boggs

What a remarkable journey the Boot Camp helped me to make a complete. The content provided, the resources available, and the supportive staff and lecturers made it possible for me to focus my time and attention to the task of planning writing, revising and submitting my dissertation. Boot Camp was exactly what I needed to be successful.  I would, without reservation, encourage any student who is undertaking the task of a thesis or dissertation to participate in this unique program.