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Graduate Student
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:55 pm
by Elessar
I am officially a
bonafide aerospace engineering graduate student

. I got accepted to University of Illinois - Urbana/Champagne but I really wanted Texas A&M so I played the waiting game... waited... then wrote to one of the professors who conducts research in my field of specialization (propulsion: electric, nuclear, unconventional, and if all else fails, rocket), and he spoke to the admissions committee and pushed my application through

.
I was accepted for the Fall 2009 semester (very soon!) but I will probably defer until January 2010 because I am paying off some debts. I'm pumped! I can't wait to live in Texas!
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:18 pm
by WarpGirl
OMG Congrads!!!!!!!!
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:22 pm
by Aikiweezie
Congraulations! We're so proud!
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:34 am
by Alelou
Congratulations!
Don't suppose selling your gun collection would let you go this fall ... oops (ducks)...
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:52 am
by vero3110
Congratulations!!
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:46 am
by JadziaKathryn
Way to go!
Check out
http://www.phdcomics.com. The longer you're in grad school, the more you'll identify.
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:21 am
by Elessar
Alelou wrote:Congratulations!
Don't suppose selling your gun collection would let you go this fall ... oops (ducks)...

*throws something but misses but for her cat-like supine reflexes!*
No, not really. I mean they'd bring me closer but... not quite. I mean TBH, I
am selling off a few things. But I'm doing it like... I'm selling something and then buying something else that's $50-100 cheaper. The plan is to sell 3 weapons, re-buy 3 slightly less expensive versions and net something like $1100-$1300. Hopefully. Anyway.
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:25 am
by WarpGirl
How many guns does one 24-5 guy need anyway? Is someone after you like Comartie or something? Don't you dare throw anything you do not want me to virtual punch you.
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:41 am
by Elessar
WarpGirl wrote:How many guns does one 24-5 guy need anyway? Is someone after you like Comartie or something? Don't you dare throw anything you do not want me to virtual punch you.
Oh, 24-5 yr old. I was trying to figure that out, "24-5". I was like

Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:53 am
by WarpGirl

My idiocy. Anyway you didn't answer the question... Is Comartie after you?
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:58 am
by Elessar
WarpGirl wrote::duh: My idiocy. Anyway you didn't answer the question... Is Comartie after you?

Maaaaaaaaaybe

Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:03 am
by WarpGirl
Dang! You need a Cameron or you need a Catherine Weaver. Hmm don't go there... Anyway how many guns do you have? Now don't get me wrong I live in the black bear capital of the world and can appreciate the need for a good shotgun, but anything else seems superfulous.
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:07 am
by Asso
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:26 pm
by justTripn

Congratulations. You seem like a Texan and you seem like an aerospace engineer to me. This seems right!!! All systems go. You are cleared for launch.
Forgive the lack of happy jumps, I am currently fighting with my popup blocker.
Re: Graduate Student
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:42 pm
by Linda
Congrats! I hope the school and Texas live up to your expectations and that you graduate as a real Trip Tucker!