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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...interest for some to know of the ceremonies attendant upon acquiring the degree of Ph. D. in Germany. A title which not a few of us hope to obtain. The main requirements are that the student write an extensive thesis in the study of which he makes his specialty, and that besides he be prepared to pass an oral examination in any two other subjects. For instance a medical student would write his thesis on a medical subject and stand prepared in Philosophy and Chemistry, or any two other subjects, akin to his main study...
Three years is the usual term of study, but no limit is set to the time when a man may make application for his degree. Nor is there any date on which the degree is awarded. As soon as the student has finished his thesis, the faculty arrange a meeting and decide his fate. As is well known, there are no examinations, neither "Semis" nor "Annuals" in the German Universities, and practically all the work of three or more years is "ground up" in preparation for his final test...
...evening before the examination the expectant candidate invites his most intimate friends, and the night is spent in merry toasts and numberless bottles of champagne. Herein the German student shows how superior is his mind to that of our college man who sits up all night with nothing to cheer him but a cup of cold coffee and a wet cloth around his aching head. Arrayed in dress coat and white gloves, the candidate, followed by several of his friends, appears before the august assembly of professors. After an interchange of civilities in Latin and profound reverential bows, the student...
During the examination period studying at a late hour is unavoidable, and such study will naturally incapacitate the student for rising at an early hour. Thus any change which will allow the student an opportunity to prepare for the examinations without unnecessary haste is to be approved. The early closing of recitations is another concession to the needs of the students. But we are informed by the announcement that, "By the Regulations, students are forbidden to have any unauthorized books or papers in an examination-room." This is a very sensible announcement, surely, in view of the widespread interest which...
...proposed system "met with general approval," why was it not recommended to the faculty as a possible improvement over our present system? The difficulty is that the student members as a whole do not realize what is expected of them. Why does the committee exist unless for action, as well as discussion? Discussion without resulting action is practically worthless. To this fact that they do not appreciate their powers is due the result that three months of conference have produced two resolutions that, as regards weight of thought, could just as well have been passed at the first...