I wish I had messages in my inbox that I couldn't see :-(

Quartz

I have 10, and people seem to express shock and horror at this!

Good thinking Batman.

On the Water (Deep Purple)

Look quite deeply into who accredites your online MBA, and make sure you feel comfortable that it is legitimate.

I think finding the balance between assertive and respectful is tough for a lot of people, especially those coming straight from undergraduate, as it is the first time you are potentially surrounding by your peers and colleagues.

If they are a good supervisor, they will know the answer to all your questions and will guide you through the first few months. A timetable is a good idea, but remember at this early stage especially things will change a lot.

Are you funded? Funding bodies may not allow a drastic change in topic...

It sounds like you've been talking to your University, but have you phoned AHRC? NERC has advisors (one does Universities from A-M, another guy N-Z or something). At the very least it would make them aware of it, and things might move a bit quicker. If you tell them that you have no funds coming in, and you have to pay a flat deposit or something then they really should move a lot quicker you'd hope. Good luck!

Looking forward to it!

Birthday!

Yep, mention it again. The course might have changed, another lecturer might have decided to do it instead, or there might not be enough in the teaching budget...

I thought I was too old for Freshers' Flu. Damn you young un's...