@Dr_man_boobs: Just three people; two examiners - one internal and one external, and my supervisor. And of course, me.

Thank you very much 404 for the encouragement. I have had all sorts of weird images running through my mind. Guess all I need is to be more confident. Thanks very much.

Thank you very much 404 for the encouragement. I have had all sorts of weird images running through my mind. Guess all I need is to be more confident. Thanks very much.

I am having my viva early next month and I am sooooooo anxious. I am going to be examined by a top expert in my field. Has any of you ever being in this situation? How did you comport yourself when preparing for the viva, handling the weaknesses of your work, and being examined by a top expert in your field. Thanks.

Good luck mate. We are in the same boat. Wish you well.

I need your insights on a few issues. I am rounding up my PhD now, but I suffered from a lot of problems during the whole process. My confidence particularly took a beating when my daughter developed a serious illness. My funding is now finished and I am due to submit my thesis this week for examination. I am going to be examined by a top expert in my field. I have never thought my supervisors thought anything good about me, so I am surprised they would want me to be examined by somebody of that calibre. Do you think this might be a way for them to give me a hard time, or what do you think. Please I need your insights on this. Anybody ever being in a similar situation? What was the outcome? Thanks.