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Froadac

United States6733 Posts

April 13 2012 05:52 GMT

So yeah, yesterday I went up the hill, took some pictures, slid down on my ass. At least the pictures are decent.

I took this picture. Unfortunately it was somewhat overexposed.. Looks sort of cool in the background though..

Then after sliding 20 feet on my butt, I looked up and saw this nice view of trees.

This was off to the side, but the colors in the trees, even in spring, were quite nice.

HOLY SHIT, LIGHTNING. (I think it's striking a big flagpole my neighbor has, it's been extremely loud, and the ground has been shaking.

Cost benefit...

So yeah. I went to the UCSD event. Let's just say I was convinced. Lots of competent people, what looked like an excellent program, excellent placement. Generally social people despite what many people maintain.

But the question is: IS IT WORTH IT.

It would cost around 28-30 thousand dollars per year. Which although not being as bad as a private institution, isn't insignificant. I could go to Oklahoma/Idaho/Alabama/etc for free. but then again, the ridiculous job placement at UCSD might somewhat compensate. Plus I would definitely enjoy the experience more. But it's so hard making the call of 120 thousand dollars, versus all the long term implications there may be. If I was doing a pre-professional program, then I would definitely do this. But I will probably only be doing undergrad. And it's just excruciating to make a decision with such lasting consequences. Plus my mom keeps on saying BLARGH, YOU ARENT COMPETENT ENOUGH TO SUCCEED THERE.

Anyways, I really need to mull that over.

Lastly...

Korea (woohoo)

Actually somewhat playing into the above is anything korea involved. Wouldn't mind taking the non-prestigious, but again opportunity cost of the above is actually quite significant. Then again, travel, but long term travel isn't really a great option to be brutally honest due to cost, due to rigorousness of work, due to relatively little time between school and when I hopefully have a job. Would love to visit. Study abroad would be a pain in the butt, although might be able to make it work. Want to travel a lot though.

That aside, finally got korean books, lined up teacher, we'll see how it goes.

If anybody wants to practice the koreans on skype (in a few weeks probably) I'd be more than up for it >.>

Thaniri

1264 Posts

April 13 2012 05:55 GMT

I made friends with someone from the korean server who wants to trade korean for english lessons

I don't know how good I'll be at picking up a new language though.

Froadac

United States6733 Posts

April 13 2012 05:57 GMT

Lucky person

VonDarkmore

Australia193 Posts

April 13 2012 06:18 GMT

You took fantastic pictures, I live on a farm, and it is this kind of scenery that keeps me here

I like all the different types of terrain, and the Flora and fauna plus the fresh air and no loud city noises.

As for your deciding where to go, ultimately it is up to you, think about it long and hard, but don't let someone else decide for you. You have got this far in life with your own decision making so keep using it and make sure your happy.
Good luck and I hope your pondering goes well.
Great blog and pictures!

krndandaman

Mozambique16569 Posts

April 13 2012 06:19 GMT

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TheKwas

Iceland372 Posts

April 13 2012 06:22 GMT

If your opinion of English Teachers is that they're peon idiot failures, please don't come to Korea. Plus, your post makes it sound like you're not done your undergrad.

Dalguno

United States2446 Posts

April 13 2012 06:23 GMT

Wow, so green. Awesome pictures.

That's a lot of money yo. Do your homework!

Suc

Australia1569 Posts

April 13 2012 14:19 GMT

On April 13 2012 15:22 TheKwas wrote:
If your opinion of English Teachers is that they're peon idiot failures, please don't come to Korea. Plus, your post makes it sound like you're not done your undergrad.

Yeah... that statement of yours seemed so abrupt, 'I'll just casually shit on something that thousands upon thousands of people do every year... that requires a bachelor's degree in some countries. I guess I can lower myself to that level.'

Primadog

United States4411 Posts

April 13 2012 14:51 GMT

The UCs are a bit pricy for out-of-staters. Did the school really not offer you any grants at all?

itsjustatank

Hong Kong9164 Posts

April 13 2012 16:13 GMT

#10

If you are going to be doing a lot of landscapes, maybe invest in a graduated ND filter so the sky is more balanced.

I'm sure you'll end up making the right decision in the end, you still have a little bit of time.

Froadac

United States6733 Posts

April 13 2012 17:35 GMT

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On April 13 2012 23:51 Primadog wrote:
The UCs are a bit pricy for out-of-staters. Did the school really not offer you any grants at all?

I"m in state. @.@

In regards to random thwack at english teachers, I was being sarcastic. Which sucks online. Shall remove.

@tank, yeah, I"m just trying various types of photography atm.

cartjimh009

2 Posts

January 25 2025 08:12 GMT

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