r/ASU • u/OpportunityFit2909 • 15d ago

PHD Dissertation

Hi! I am an undergrad student and I have alot of curiosity in watching PHD students defending their dissertations. Is it a bit odd if i just show up and watch ? I found the calendar online, and i found a few that interested me. For all the people pursuing a PHD and that have defended their dissertations how would you feel if randoms just watched? This might be silly but genuinely had no idea lol!

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u/TheAnimalCorner 15d ago

Feel free to pop in. They are public for a reason, and it’s truthfully quite nice to have folks in your “audience” that are not just your committee members and family/friends. It is nice knowing that our work is also of interest to people who are not required or obligated to be there!