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I have made a decision.
By Electron Pump, Section Diaries Posted on Fri May 08, 2009 at 09:28:11 PM MST
Everyone here on this board helped me make this decision.

I put my application in this morning for Texas State Tecnical College. I am registering for a 20 month coarse to get my Associates of Applied Science in wind turbine technology.
You have affected my life and I want everyone who sees these words to know, I thank you. We are making a better world.

I have made a decision. | 11 comments (11 topical)

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Phil Timmons on Fri May 08, 2009 at 04:00:38 PM MST

Sounds good.

Which campus?

Keep us posted how it goes.

ps, not being a dick, but as you move the path, details start mattering -- "Technical."

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by dnix71 on Fri May 08, 2009 at 04:15:06 PM MST

(also) course not coarse

We need an edit function for posting.

The joke back at UF where I have an eng. degree from was "Five years ago I couldn't even spell engineer and now I are one!"

I guess a place like Texas would need to lead by offering a tech degree in Wind. In Florida we were told water was where the jobs would lead.

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#4)
by TomW on Fri May 08, 2009 at 05:45:05 PM MST

The edit function is "preview" before post. Scoop even spell checks.

Tom

The Truth is the Truth, even if no one believes it; and a lie is a lie even if everyone believes it

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Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by Electron Pump on Fri May 08, 2009 at 04:36:25 PM MST

Yeah, I am fixing to have to start paying closer attention to things. Gonna have to work on some of that self disipline.
Youz guys are worring me already. But you know what staying positive is half of the battle.

Electron Pump

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by TheCasualTraveler on Fri May 08, 2009 at 07:03:32 PM MST

Now, we didn't want to push you. We wanted you to find your own way but it's what we've always been hoping for. Your going to make us very proud.

(just so it doesn't read wrong that wasn't sarcasm, just an attempt at a humorous pat on the back)
Andy

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by tecker on Sat May 09, 2009 at 02:14:59 AM MST

Don't sweat the small stuff. Never ever sweat the small stuff it floats on top . You never can use it to do anything just have to make a good showing sometimes . And of coarse one wouldn't want to make a mess . As for what's kosher well it's written on the label and you can cut and paste .You don't have to have a dumpster full of failure rats to get things done . Logic over verbose ramblings is always on the menu and much appreciated by most.

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by TheCasualTraveler on Sun May 10, 2009 at 06:33:02 AM MST

"Don't sweat the small stuff..."

Tecker, I liked that. Is it yours? Sounds alot like Samuel Clemens.
Andy
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Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by Electron Pump on Sat May 09, 2009 at 05:50:16 AM MST

Thankx Tecker and Andy. I assure you that I wasn't pushed, I was shown. I'm going to do my best. If I don't get my Associates, I will get some certification and I will get a job if the field, then you can bet I will work for advancement from that point.
I have never been more confident about what I've wanted to do in my life. I am going to make this happen.

Electron Pump

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by SparWeb on Mon May 11, 2009 at 01:12:43 PM MST

I bet he'll post his first homework assignment here! :-)

Congratulations EP and good luck.

Steven Fahey

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#10)
by ghurd on Mon May 11, 2009 at 02:01:24 PM MST

Talk with the prof. He is a person.

Let him know if you are having a hard time with something.
Let the prof know if you will be missing a class because work called you in for mandatory OT or some emergency. Most supply students with their email address. They can be forgiving if they know it is not because you just felt like watching the Gilligan's Island episode with Don Rickles (again) instead of going to class.
Remember what they want to be called. Calling Dr. Smith (who may have 7 PhDs) by Mr. Smith can be a very ugly scene. (I have witnessed it more than once)

The #2: Do not 'brown-nose' because they expect... something not good will follow later. They are not stupid and know the brown-nosers have an underlying intent or reason they brown-nose.

The #1: Never PO a prof who deals in abstract (writing/literature/art/etc). LOL

G-
Ghurd.info

Re: I have made a decision. (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by Bruce S on Tue May 12, 2009 at 10:40:07 AM MST

Electron Pump;
That's great news!! Glad to hear it!!
With you being in class I'm sure you'll also be able (when you're not doing homework) to fill us in on what the latest and greatest is with respect to wind Tech.

Plus look at all the stuff you've learned already.
Though I would take G- advice, don't get into a debate with the Prof. about theory, unless of course you can prove them incorrect, then do it in private :-].

Keep Smiling;
Bruce S

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