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Kyelin Since: Apr, 2010
#1: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:39:14 PM

Oftentimes I'll be reading through the activity on this forum and run across impressively detailed analyses of some quite complex topics. So, I was wondering what sort of areas of knowledge have tropers studied? I'm not so much interested in who has a Ph D or Masters or whatever in what, but rather how many topics we have covered between us.

I've studied (in order of decreasing intensity of study) pure mathematics, biology, computer science and statistics.

edited 28th Mar '11 4:02:53 PM by Kyelin

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SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#2: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:42:42 PM

Associate's Degree in Computer Science.

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Linhasxoc Since: Jun, 2009
#3: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:43:16 PM

Currently studying for Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering.

DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#4: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:51:17 PM

I attempted to double major in Biology and Psychology, but couldn't keep up with the coursework plus a job.

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Kyelin Since: Apr, 2010
#5: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:53:43 PM

[up][up]Hehe, ah, good old software eng smile Have you had to learn about all the project process models yet? Worst. Subject. Ever.

[up] sad

edited 28th Mar '11 3:56:02 PM by Kyelin

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Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
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#6: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:58:42 PM

Statistics is less rigorous than biology? Or do you mean how you studied them?

(me: high school diploma.)

edited 28th Mar '11 10:43:18 PM by Tzetze

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DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#7: Mar 28th 2011 at 3:58:42 PM

Yeah, I got through the first year of it just fine, but in the last semester of my sophomore year my parents were all "Hey, you need to start paying us rent! Get a job or GTFO!" so I wound up taking classes during the day, waitressing at night, then coming home, cooking dinner for my family, and doing the housework before I could even start on my homework. sad

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Kyelin Since: Apr, 2010
#8: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:01:46 PM

[up][up]: Whoops, I'll fix that up. I did mean how rigorously I studied them. In no world would I characterize statistics as less rigorous than biology tongue

[up]: That sucks sad Any plans to go back and finish it off some day?

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DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#9: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:03:59 PM

[up] I want to, but I can't afford it. I lost my scholarship and can't get any more student loans until I pay for a semester out-of-pocket.

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TheGloomer Since: Sep, 2010
#10: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:40:50 PM

In spite of what the little text box under my avatar suggests, I actually study law with politics.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#11: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:44:32 PM

Bachelors of Engineering.

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Acebrock He/Him from So-Cal Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
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#12: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:52:00 PM

Student of Political Science

(And occasionally tempted to YKTTW You Fail Political Science Forever)

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Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#13: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:54:10 PM

Associates in Psychology, and a separate associates in Criminal Justice that I got through the military(Our courses and schools are worth college credits).

Other than that, a personal interest in military and political history, firearms, and being a sponge for trivial information about a plethora of things.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#14: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:55:01 PM

I'm currently studying Computer Science and plan to study Math as well.

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#15: Mar 28th 2011 at 4:55:03 PM

Auto CAD design, and trying to make my way into violin making school.

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
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#17: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:01:51 PM

Economics degree.

Plus a dizzying amount of random information that astounds even me sometimes.

I should've done Internet Studies in college (if they even had that degree in my college, that is).

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
MajorTom Since: Dec, 2009
#19: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:08:10 PM

Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (with Associate's before that in the same field), minor in Business. Comp TIA Security+ and Network+ certified.

I've also dabbled in hobbies like Geology and Nuclear Science.

edited 28th Mar '11 5:08:26 PM by MajorTom

carbon-mantis Collector Of Fine Oddities from Trumpland Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Married to my murderer
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#20: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:09:56 PM

Currently just going for an Associate in Science degree, with a major interest in Limnology and Restoration/Conservation Ecology.

Rottweiler Dog and Pony Show from Portland, Oregon Since: Dec, 2009
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#21: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:20:38 PM

Doing double majors in Journalism and Anthropology, the assignments taking time away from reading classics. tongue

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Pykrete NOT THE BEES from Viridian Forest Since: Sep, 2009
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#22: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:37:16 PM

Nearing the end of a double major in Physics and Software Engineering, with heavy background in Mechanical Engineering.

edited 28th Mar '11 5:37:40 PM by Pykrete

Kyelin Since: Apr, 2010
#23: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:46:36 PM

@DG: Seriously? Your government won't pay for you to do uni? sad

@Storyyeller: Dooooo it! I highly recommend pure maths. Unless you want a job, I guess....

@Rott: Oh, man, so jealous! I've always wanted to do anthropology. I'm also thinking of picking up a masters in journalism sometime soon

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TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
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#24: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:54:08 PM

Studied History In college up to Associate level never formally earned the associates though. Focus was military history.

Armorer in the Marines and Infantry for the Marines Less then a month so no action. Numerous assorted skills learned through everything from scouts, courses on defense and survival and additional military training.

Currently a security guard and have been taking a number of small courses related to that job where I can.

It should be noted most of us (The Tropers) do choose to do a lot of informal study but it is difficult to count that.

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RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
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#25: Mar 28th 2011 at 5:57:26 PM

Double majored in Cognitive Science and English, took TESOL Certification afterwards.

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.

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