HANDING IN MY PhD THESIS! | A week as a PhD student #27

[@practicalmediocrity3329]

to do calculate

[@zXaio]

to do calculate

[@Patrick-cy2zh]

do calculate to

[@jattprime2927]

to do calculate!!!!!!

[@Leila-nn2re]

To make it count ... :)

[@David-CoolDave]

lol nice one.

[@tibees]

Shame about the mic but I still really like this vlogging style! It's the kind that I have used since I find it easier than talking to the camera on the go

[@simonsbeard8085]

Pretty ballsy move to show attempted murder in a youtube video. This will get demonetized for sure! That puny razor had no chance against me!

[@lemonadepie9631]

Simon's Beard underrated comment

[@charlottehaylor2730]

Simon's Beard c

[@JackBoii]

I smiled through the entire vlog. Good job on your thesis.

[@nkappeler94]

Simon, I thought your style of vlogging in this video was your best style yet. It is similar to a documentary where clips are shown amidst commentary, but you accomplished it in such an interesting and fun way. I'm almost glad your microphone died because it meant that you had to adopt a new style, a style that was fresh and deserving of your final week as a PhD student. Very well done.

[@ACM112PT]

Hey, this narrated vlog was awesome for a change of pace! You should do one of these every once in awhile! Congrats!

[@SimonClark]

I think I may have to, based on the comments!

[@simonsbeard8085]

If the only rule of a thesis beard is that you don't shave before you hand in, why did you shave one day before? Were you trying to catch me off guard?

[@SimonClark]

I knew you were too powerful to tackle head-on!

[@tobiaserbacher5585]

Bamboozled again!

[@whocares8567]

LMAO

[@jakewrightnet]

It's bad to go weeks without offloading and editing footage? I feel attacked.

[@SimonClark]

**triggered**

[@jab5100]

Damn, congratulations Simon! Watching you back when i was doing my GCSEs and now being a first year undergrad student, its amazing seeing your accomplishments from being an Oxford undergrad to handing in your PhD thesis! :D

[@seviper283]

For those wondering, it'll be easy to tell when/whether he's been granted a PhD because the video notification won't be 'Simon Clark uploaded a new video' but instead will be 'Dr. Clark uploaded a new video'.

[@SimonClark]

+seviper283 you know it 😎

[@bigboik1013]

It’s nice to see a vlog that doesn’t fit in with the ‘normal KZbin style’ this was like a breath of fresh air and it was really enjoyable

[@WorldElectronica]

Simon is so interesting and nice bloke. I've been watching him for many years!

[@MaxMustermann-go8xf]

I agree. He has quickly become a role model for me. He works towards his goals, he is good with people, and above all: he's got a really positive attitude.

[@FatimaNiazi]

Same here bro.

[@manojkarthick]

So happy for you Simon! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you :) Loved how you edited this vlog with the footage you had!

[@HorsesandEmily]

Bloody well done. Well chuffed for you, it's finally (more or less) done! Congratulations ☺️

[@TheRoxster]

Simon/Pixelgirl are so lovely together. Congrats dude on handing in!! You'll definitely do well for your vivo!

[@Ickxz]

I know you did not mean for the Vlog to be like this, but i really liked this style! it almost like a story time also seems less intrusive that you can live your life without talking to the camera just filming. Its different to other Vlogs... I like it!

[@SimonClark]

It seems that a lot of people agree with you - I may have to do this again!

[@izzy1933]

so impressive that your videos are educational AND fascinating AND funny

[@philippajackson5848]

Congratulations, well done!!! :D As someone who's just started their PhD I've found this series very reassuring, and want to thank you for taking us on the journey with you. Wishing you all the best for your next adventure :)

[@Physionic]

Coke Zero is amazing. “To Do Calculate”. Laughed out loud! I’m defending my thesis in several months, congrats!

[@Dzhao14]

I quite like this format

[@rosefragment9961]

congratulations simon, it really has been a pleasure to share this journey with you

[@Vabe7]

First of all, congratulations! Must have been such an amazing, uplifting feeling! Second of all, absolutely enjoyed the video! The editing has been on point as well as the new perspective on storytelling. Captivating - those 22 minutes flew by like a Christmas break.

[@kendrajohnson6535]

How completely wonderful to see the moment of hand in after all those agonising code-related twists and turns of the journey! I know the viva is still to come but what a very great victory the handing in was after everything you had had to wrestle with - huge congratulations, Simon :) And I loved the unconventional approach resulting from the sound issues - it was the perfect solution!

[@dylantuttle7181]

Ever since I discovered your channel last year, your videos propelled and motivated me through my last year of high school and my first year (so far) of my astrophysics undergrad! Sometimes when I don't feel like studying, I think of you working away on your thesis, and that often gets me right going again. So, congratulations, you truly deserve this, thank you for all you've done so far, and I can't wait to see what you come up with in the future!

[@raskolnikov8644]

Been watching this channel for about five years now. Damn, feels like the end of an era. Congratulations!

[@tuakarling7021]

I think you definitely made the 'vlog' work, I didn't mind the mix & match style at all! Congrats on finishing!

[@EllieDoesLife]

How exciting! Congratulations ☆

[@carlosbornes]

I think Patreon supporters should be invited to the viva 😂 Forget the mic problems, this was a really really nice vlog

[@elirognan4967]

Congratulations!!! I can't describe how much more exiting this vlog makes my previously shitty day!

[@TheLast1Zen]

very proud of you Mr Clark! I also really enjoyed the format of the vlog

[@klsd9726]

Congrats Simon 🎉

[@sharpes5816]

Congratulations on your incredible journey, you have inspired, motivated and survived Thank you so much for sharing your journey

[@XirishXgolfingX]

Congrats Simon well deserved! It is a credit to all your work through the past few year. Good luck with your Viva and cant wait to see your next adventure with KZbin!!!!

[@831zlakin]

Simon, congratulations on all the hard work that you have put into this endeavor that has finally ended with you submitting your thesis. You have put blood sweat and tears into this and you have come out on top. These vlogs and the tellings of your work throughout the years has been amazing and has also helped to energize me and I'm sure of countless others students, to continue or to begin the path you have just completed. You're a tremendous beacon of inspiration to anyone who wants to complete the journey. I know that I am only in my second year as an undergrad for Astrophysics, but now I feel as if this dream of submitting a thesis, to hopefully become a doctor, is truly achievable. Thanks to your documenting of your experiences it has given a new light on what it means to be a Ph.D. student. Thank you again for all of your hard work, cheers Zach.

[@831zlakin]

P.s. This form of vlog worked well, you should try it out again sometime!

[@haydenbarnes5110]

I thought the relief of GCSE results day was bad. Boy. It gets worse, doesn't it?

[@pizzadelivery3]

This is such a cute comment :')

[@shifazuhara830]

Haha!!😂

[@SimonClark]

It felt about the same on GCSE results and A level results and degree final exams and PhD hand in to be honest! The stakes get raised the older you get, but they feel about the same

[@RedBar3D]

Congratulations! I absolutely loved this vlog. Not just because it involves you finally handing in your thesis, but also because of the format. Great way to solve the audio issue and sort of fitting since it's the culmination of the series. I can't wait to see how this channel evolves now that you're a full-time video maker. Thank you for letting us follow along on your PhD journey.

[@charlotteboi12]

The relief on your face, and the jubilation in your eyes is palpable. You've earned it. Congratulations!!!

[@milenapluto5360]

Congratulations Simon! This is so amazing. You are absolutely inspiring yet still so down to earth and humble!!

[@AlenaCantFly]

Is it weird how proud I am of you? I have been watching your PHD series for over a year now and it really helped me through graduating high school and now my first semester of University

[@bertguillemyn]

Congratulations! You really deserved this! You have been an inspiration for me for quite a long time now, I'm so happy to see you've finally handed in.

[@inthesejeans]

You did a great job bouncing back from technical problems to your usual vlog style. I actually really enjoyed this version just as much as your other style! Congrats on handing in your thesis, and I can't wait to see what you do next! :)

[@googlelover13]

Massive congratulations, Simon! We're all proud of you. And thank you for sharing your journey with us! :)

[@connorelliott5500]

Congratulations Simon. Much deserved. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@grumpyturtle1]

I had the biggest smile on my face watching this video, thanks Simon for all the vlogs and congratulations!

[@universalsugarcanes]

CONGRATS SIMON! You've motivated me to do well in my GCSE Olevels and now I'm taking my A Levels this year!!!

[@chiaseedpudding3463]

Congratulations Simon! One of the happiest videos Ive ever seen

[@BethanyGallagher97]

Congrats on finishing, what an achievement, and good luck with the viva! I watching this very early this morning before uni started, and seeing how passionate you are about your field made me motivated to work harder on my degree, so thank you!

[@steinraf]

Are you going to upload the thesis? Would love to see it!

[@LaurieSpoerer]

Loved this, loved the style as well (even though it literally had to be done like this), it felt like you were talking to us more directly? Not that you don’t in the usual vlogs but with such a big thing it was nice! And congrats on finally handing in, good luck on the viva

[@finnohare]

Doctor Whoooooo? Well not you - not YET. Congratulations Simon! From someone who has been there from the beginning, and didn't even fade when choral music took up about 90% of your vlogs - honestly learnt a lot from those ones! Keep rock and rolling. You did it :)

[@SimonClark]

Thank you for staying with me for so long! :)

[@kaetescr]

Aww man, Simon. Congratulations! I remember you from back when you were given tips on how to get into oxfords, or a university in general and it helped me big time. I'm happy to see that all your hard work has payed off. Well done!

[@joriskuijper4444]

Hi Simon, bingewatching your youtubechannel like a netflixserie atm. Really liking your content. So, here my thanksletter for you. Thanks, for being here my man!

[@hannahebrown320]

I feel so indescribably proud😭 I’ve been watching you since I was eleven years old (16 now) when I first decided I wanted to go into science. Now I have dreams of getting a phd in physics, and your videos continue to inspire me as a budding astrophysicist

[@sumayyahhussain6212]

Hannah Brown, Best of luck on your journey in science!

[@isobelf1837]

I hadn't realised how emotionally invested I was in this journey until your hunch was right and I practically punched the air! Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us :)

[@watskyinparis9401]

So happy for you Simon! Watching you go through your tough times at Oxford and now seeing you end up here has been amazing.

[@SimonClark]

Thank you for coming on the journey with me!

[@watskyinparis9401]

Simon Clark can't wait to see what you get up to in the future!

[@davidngugi001]

Congrats Simon. I've been watching since 2015. You are a true inspiration. Motivated me to go to grad school this year or next year. Your consistency and balance is my goal

[@SampleofSteve]

Congratulations! This vlog style was actually perfect since it's obviously flashback. Condolences about the microphone.

[@TheTnaidu]

Enjoyed your journey thus far Simon! Congratulations on submission. 💥 And yes you have motivated me so thank you too! You have been an amazing you tuber and student. 🍾

[@matewis222]

Congratulations! Strongs for the viva still to come. Referring people to your channel all the time and starting my phd as soon as UCT get the papers in order. Enjoy the new adventures ☺👌

[@warrenhorrod-wilson3128]

Well done! It’s sad to see it all come to and end, but I’m happy at the same time mainly due to the fact I can tell you’re exhausted by it all. Best of luck in the future Simon, you will exceed at being a scientific communicator much like you have at academics! Thank you for being a stable of inspiration, hard work, dedication and commitment in my life for the past two years

[@thelaurakyna]

I really like this style of vlog for a change, it was really nice- even if it was a happy accident! Also I can't believe you've finally done it, I remember finding your Oxford vlogs years ago and it feels like the end of an era... Quite strange!

[@JumpDog98]

Congrats! The 'new' format is surprisingly engaging, I look forward to the next vlog

[@Orosh]

I know it is too early to congratulate you, but well done. You deserve your PhD, we have seen you work so hard, struggle, overcome your doubts and went crazy till the end. You will nail the viva

[@maurici_ohs]

Been watching since your "How to study effectively" video, I watched it so many times because it helped me keep motivated through university. I hope you can fulfill your dreams and keep inspiring this growing community. Congratulations, quasi-Dr. Clark!

[@burcu_903]

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. You deserved it. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. These videos gives me motivation for my future (however scares me either) but I still want to do a Phd in physics too. Thanks again. :)

[@razmataz3092]

Well done mate, saw you a few times back when you were in Oxford and I was doing A-levels at that time, now I'm in uni, well into my course. Your journey has been inspiring to say the least and even though I am studying for exams right now, I am happy right now...until it gets closer to exams and cannot procrastinate as much.

[@conanbyrne5751]

Congrats! (Even though I saw it on other social medias months ago). A different vlog style but just as good! I've been watching for over a year and there's no chance in stopping now.

[@SimonClark]

Yaaaaay :)

[@PearlsNightOut]

This was the best vlog I have ever watched. I watched the entire thing with a smile on my face! I will admit that I haven't seen your videos in a few months (like you say, laser focused on other things and being human falls by the wayside!) but I've watched you since undergrad and I can't quite believe that you're so close to being a doctor now. You're an academic badass and I'm proud of you (even if I don't know you in person!)

[@RossOCarroll3301]

Freaking awesome, congratulations! Been watching since undergraduate and I won't be stopping now! Hope to do a PhD some day myself, if it ends up going in anyway like yours or if I have even an ounce of your attitude, that'll be me happy. Well done again!

[@juanjordan6126]

Just congrats, massive respect for your accomplishment!

[@tinykender1341]

It has been a ride following you throughout all these years. What an acomplishment Simon, congrats!

[@SpacePirate81]

Man, it's to bad that I had discovered your vlog before now, Simon. This stuff is motivating, to say the least. Truly inspiring!

[@NickWebster]

Hey, I don't comment much but I've been watching since around the start of your PhD vlogs. Congratulations, I can't imagine how happy you must be!

[@SimonClark]

Thank you! :)

[@Casaholl799]

I finally reached your "handing in my PhD thesis" video, saw all your previous "life as a PhD student' video's and was so excited to see this one. Well deserved:-)

[@haymsingh]

I can't completely express how much I appreciate these vlogs and how you're shared you're journey to this point. I'm currently studying Physics and regularly lose motivation and hope and putting in the time to watch a video of yours genuinely makes my mind better. Congratulations on the hand in and Thank you always.

[@Kbilsoy]

Hey Simon just wanted to say thanks. You inspired me to take a physics A-Level and I fucking love it. Thank you so much. All the best in the future!

[@davidsweeney111]

handed in!! big moment Simon, really enjoy your videos and being a part of your journey, made me smile!

[@jellevlaeminck]

Congratulations! It feels like I'm catching the torch since you submitted the day before I started my PhD :-)

[@SimonClark]

Good luck with your studies! It's a lot of work and stressful but worth it in the end. Just remember - it's the journey that counts, not the destination!

[@battletime37]

Congratulations, Simon! I've loved watching your PhD videos for about a year and half now, I wish you the best of luck!

[@reydus6651]

Man, I have been following your vlogs for a looooong time now. I almost took for granted this was some sort of series that had no end. But here you are, you have submitted your thesis. Congratulations, you've made it this far. We are all proud of you.

[@sarahcook6323]

Congratulations on getting it done!! I saved this video for when I had finished my PhD, and I am submitting tomorrow. Thank you for this vlog series; it motivated me a lot during my endless days and nights in front of my laptop, surrounded by piles of books. I'm sure all PhD students are spared many years in purgatory for the suffering they endure. Now to freedom!

[@ifrazali3052]

So what happened?

[@jeanluc5627]

Congratulations!!! You made me feel like wow, I want to do a thesis too! May God help you!

[@stokesy887]

It’s videos like this that make me reminisce over the journey you have been on. I remember when I first started watching your videos, about 4 or 5 years ago. It’s just so weird. I don’t know what I’m on about but I’m getting a weird emotion and I don’t know what it is :p

[@David-np2gb]

Simon, over the past year, it's been a genuine pleasure to watch your progress. As a soon-to-be Ph.D. student myself in the fall, your content has really made me excited for what the future holds. Stay awesome!

[@casperaugustfrielefaye9351]

Thank you for beeing this lovely storyteller from a scientific angle. Everytime you upload I know i’m going to be entertained for the next half an hour

[@TheInfinitywise]

Good job! And I liked this format of the vlog, actually works quite nicely! Happy 100k!

[@TheVerenderman]

great video simon :) congratulations! love to see you put so much work into this vlog to share the week we all probably have been looking forward to when it comes to your vlogs instead of letting yourself be discouraged by the technical problems

[@dnllschlt]

Congratulations! Great edit too btw!

[@almnxo97]

This is amazing! Congratulations! I work in a print centre and have had to print (and bind) many thesis’! I love to share their excitement in such a thrilling time (I once had one lady like jumping with joy) 😁

[@hunggarchristian]

Been following for years man... Shoutout to you for finally doing it! You definitely inspired me. Watching your journey has inspired me to work harder on my journey in science undergrad.

[@MrRelojero]

I has been watching you since you started your PhD and I think a little before too... such and amazing channel and is incredible that we don't know each other but seems I know you and you know me and your viewers because we were here all along.

[@iasdlondres]

I am doing a video marathon about your Chanel! That’s awesome, congratulations!

[@mateuszprzybyszewski5303]

Is like end of an era. There was a tear in my eye. Lot's of love :)

[@emmavdz]

It has been great to follow your journey Simon! Cheers from a fellow Earth Sciences PhD (luckily also finished now :) A lot of respect for your multitasking and creativity!)

[@ima1582]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nothing beats the feeling of submitting completed research work gods =))))) I hope you get to do all the things you want to do after your PhD, and I would also just like to thank you for being a continuous source of inspiration to grad students like me who are still in the process of completing our degrees, and even non-grad students :3 Rest assured I'm gonna keep rewatching your research journey and vlogs when I feel like I need some *intellectual company* while doing my own thesis =)) Congrats again! :D

[@Zehra-nz4hp]

You are such an inspiration!

[@tomassantiagomamede3741]

Congratulations Simon from Portugal! You rock! Thank you for being there! You are the best and really deserve it!

[@canalave_collectibles]

Congratulations Simon! I am absolutely PUMPED to see your science videos! I wish you the best with Pixel girl :)

[@TheKonnections]

This is a happy/sad video. I have been watching since week 1, you motivated through my own college work as i'm doing my thesis this year and i'm sad to see it's all over. I wish you good luck in your future endeavors.

[@edanvaanunu9678]

Good solution for the mic problem, probably because it was very well executed! Congratulations!!