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This is heartbreaking, and should not happen at a moment that should be the culmination and celebration of a PhD. I was convinced that one of committee members would not pass me during my defense. It colored my view of myself and the degree for years. @mlstantial/1501188706925002760
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It did motivate me when I was on students' committees to help them succeed and highlight their hard work. But there's still some scar tissue left from it.