Let the examination begin

Today I had the first of my comprehensive exams. Although I didn't come away from the exam feeling particularly brilliant or that I had done all that well, at least I came away with a box of girl scout cookies (thanks Martin!). This experience brings back painful memories of my undergrad days: 5 exams during finals week each semester. The unfortunate difference is that then I was rewarded by a month or two of vacation. There'll be no such reward this time around.