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  1. 12-24-2009, 7:03 PM #1
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    What young turner named Curtis....

    just got accepted into college and engineering school?


    Check it out in the Off Topic Forum!

    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=128000
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  3. 12-24-2009, 7:27 PM #2
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    That is great news! Congrats Curtis!
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    Great news Curtis. Congratulations!!
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    College?? I thought he said ..."3 years at millersville, and then finish up with 2 years at the state penn" Congratulations Curtis!!
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  6. 12-24-2009, 9:23 PM #5
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    isnt there a rule i got yelled for once about not posting in more than one forum at a time?
    took me a couple minutes to realize what you ment Ted, at first i thought i miss typed it.....
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    I only posted here Curtis......
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    Congrats Curtis. Proud of you and study hard.
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    Congratulations Curtis- will you be close to home, or out in the wide world?

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    Stay true to your values

    Curtis, It is a great accomplishment to get accepted to an institute of higher learning, just remember to stay true to yourself and values. Don't do like some of the engineers I know and have worked with over the years, become self important and condescending toward lesser educated. I only speak of this because after 25 years in the construction trades, many, many meetings were had to get some of the engineers, (NOT ALL) to believe the guy doing the work on the jobsite, that their design or idea would not work in the real application.

    So listen to the guy who has 10,20,30 years of practical on the job training and you will be a better engineer!

    Good luck and have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    I agree with Jeff on that comment!
    First congratulations on your acceptance!
    Second, I have 20 years of experience in the field installing and at times I think consultants and engineers never step out of their office.
    Study hard and keep turning!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Forman View Post
    Congratulations Curtis- will you be close to home, or out in the wide world?

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    I'm sure you will do great!
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    Congratulations... Might cut into your turning time a little. Best of luck.
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    Congratulations Curtis, I can't wait to see what a great lathe you will design after obtaining a degree in engineering. The best of luck to you in your next life adventure.
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    To the Jeff comments above....

    Thankfully, Curtis is a turner (i.e. one who's not afraid to get his hands dirty and work hard - remember that huge maple?) and understands how to do things with his hands. I am an engineer and grew up doing construction work. I was always told that I would be, "an engineer who knew how to put a nail a wall." - There is a lot to that statement = its makes you much more than book smart! I made it a goal to truly understand how things worked, not just what a book or computer says. I agree that it is very important to listen to those with experience.

    Anyway, congrats Curtis. Penn State is a good school. Just remember that it takes a lot of hard work, but its worth it.
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