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Profile: Victor
Key facts
PhD discipline: Archeology
Area(s) of work: Archeology and academic research
Year of graduation: 1999
Date of Interview: 08/06/2008

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Victor - academic researcher
Victor describes his current work environment, and research postion, in a university archaeology department.
Victor - attitude to teaching
Victor explains why lecturing doesn’t appeal to him.
Victor - background to the PhD
Victor recounts his path from gardener to PhD student.
Victor - being a mature student
Victor reflects on the value of his life experience before the PhD.
Victor - did you anticipate an academic career?
Victor talks about the advantages of project work in academia.
Victor - expectations of where the PhD might lead
Victor reflects on the unexpected path his career has taken.
Victor - finishing up and moving on
Victors recalls making the transition into a series of contracts after completing his PhD.
Victor - PhD experience
Victor recalls the highs and lows of his PhD.
Victor - reasons for doing a PhD
Victor outlines his motivations for doing a PhD.
Victor - the meaning of the PhD
Victor describes what his PhD means to him.
Victor - the viva
Victor recalls his viva.