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Stephano to retire from SC2 in August to return to studies…

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d00p
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
711 Posts
May 14 2013 09:35 GMT
#701
Stop with the good bye -messages. He hasn't left yet. But why announce this months in advance?
aka_star
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United Kingdom1546 Posts
May 14 2013 09:40 GMT
#702
Fantastic run, great choice bad judgement in some cases but hope he learns from those life experiences. Either way he is making the right choice and GL.
FlashDave.999 aka Star
riyanme
Profile Joined September 2010
Philippines940 Posts
May 14 2013 09:49 GMT
#703
On May 14 2013 18:35 d00p wrote:
Stop with the good bye -messages. He hasn't left yet. But why announce this months in advance?


to get "reactions" from netizens??
-
Nekovivie
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2599 Posts
May 14 2013 09:49 GMT
#704
EG seem to be having a clearout of their 'ego' players.

Whos next?
If you are not supporting K-Pop you are hurting E-Sports.
Wildmoon
Profile Joined December 2011
Thailand4189 Posts
May 14 2013 09:49 GMT
#705
Competition is tougher. I think he realise he wouldn't be able to grab money as easy as it was in WoL with a ton of talents in HotS right now..
Csong
Profile Joined March 2012
Canada396 Posts
May 14 2013 09:54 GMT
#706
On May 14 2013 16:36 LingBlingBling wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:35 opterown wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:34 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:32 opterown wrote:
why are we discussing stephano in the medical field, iirc he said he was going to do an engineering degree or something?



he was a med student prior to pro gaming, Sure he is going to keep doing that, or switch to med engineering, But he made big statements and spoke on his stream he wishes to keep doing his med education.

i doubt he was a med student before pro-gaming, source? i don't think he is doing med engineering either



Many sources, He stated several times he was a med student prior to his pro gaming, which is why everyone is discussing it. He stated in his stream several times how he wishes to go back to his medical school and find a career in that field.

100% fact he was a med student prior to pro gaming, if you are a fan, you can find his interviews long ago which shows his goals, he was a med student.


Where are you getting this info lol? I'm pretty sure he's been saying he WANTS to study medicine, but havent made it into any med schools yet.
marvellosity
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom36161 Posts
May 14 2013 10:02 GMT
#707
Sucky news, one of the few foreigners capable of going toe to toe with Koreans. There are so few :/
[15:15] <Palmar> and yes marv, you're a total hottie
Mangooze
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands301 Posts
May 14 2013 10:03 GMT
#708
Smart kid.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
May 14 2013 10:03 GMT
#709
On May 14 2013 18:35 d00p wrote:
Stop with the good bye -messages. He hasn't left yet. But why announce this months in advance?

Considering its on stream i assume it just flapped out of his mouth without thinking rather then an official announcement.
Rassy
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands2308 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-14 10:05:54
May 14 2013 10:05 GMT
#710
Not suprised, agreed that his play in hots looked way worse then in wol, he made a good amount though so i think he can be realy satisfied with his career.
Good luck to stephano in the real world, hope he can grab the monnies there also
teapot
Profile Joined October 2007
United Kingdom266 Posts
May 14 2013 10:05 GMT
#711
On May 14 2013 18:54 Csong wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:36 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:35 opterown wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:34 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:32 opterown wrote:
why are we discussing stephano in the medical field, iirc he said he was going to do an engineering degree or something?



he was a med student prior to pro gaming, Sure he is going to keep doing that, or switch to med engineering, But he made big statements and spoke on his stream he wishes to keep doing his med education.

i doubt he was a med student before pro-gaming, source? i don't think he is doing med engineering either



Many sources, He stated several times he was a med student prior to his pro gaming, which is why everyone is discussing it. He stated in his stream several times how he wishes to go back to his medical school and find a career in that field.

100% fact he was a med student prior to pro gaming, if you are a fan, you can find his interviews long ago which shows his goals, he was a med student.


Where are you getting this info lol? I'm pretty sure he's been saying he WANTS to study medicine, but havent made it into any med schools yet.


Judging from LingBlingBling's other posts, I do not think you should take anything he says seriously.
onewaystyx
Profile Joined September 2011
Switzerland46 Posts
May 14 2013 10:26 GMT
#712
I find it obnoxious to say that he is the best foreigner in sc2 history when he isnt by miles. Success isnt measured in money, but much more in accomplishments.

In that regard jinro is the best foreigner in sc2 history and for me always will be since his lvl of play at that time still hasnt been matched to the day today by any foreigner. Right behind him is idra who just gets mocked by so many people despite him being a living legend and then thered be naniwa with 2 gsl code s ro8 back to back.

Stephano was honestly terrible vs koreans as he proved in his gsl run and winning foreign tournaments means nothing.
:D
NukeD
Profile Joined October 2010
Croatia1612 Posts
May 14 2013 10:39 GMT
#713
On May 14 2013 16:59 LingBlingBling wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:55 Wertheron wrote:
Ho god... You want to do med school (in fact med university is more correct) in France so:

-you have to finish High School and have a Baccalauréat (annual exam at the end of High School), so, if you're not a genius, you have 18 years old.
-the next year you enter in medecine university (always public), you can do it without exam or acceptance
-you pay the university (maybe near 450euro with the student insurence)
-the difficulty is the exam at the end of the first year to pass in second, there is a Numerus Clausus

So Stephano, who start is pro gaming carrier in SC2 at 17, was just in High School and never goes to university or med school.
And, in fact, he want to become engineer or do economic studies now, so the debate is stupid



I already stated that, in that is far easier compared to the American version.

And @ the person from Italy. the medical field standards are even easier then the ones in france, I can link you family history of my own person family members, (Mother is a doctor in USA, California, Uncle is a doctor in Italy, And have a cousin in france who is medical school)

If you compare the Education System in the USA vs European or rest of the world, You can see the USA has the best and hardest education system and best, in any where else in the world.

Which is why even rich celebs in euro rather have American medical services done, rather then Euorpean.



Hahhahahahahaaha yea right
sorry for dem one liners
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
May 14 2013 10:43 GMT
#714
On May 14 2013 19:39 NukeD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:59 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:55 Wertheron wrote:
Ho god... You want to do med school (in fact med university is more correct) in France so:

-you have to finish High School and have a Baccalauréat (annual exam at the end of High School), so, if you're not a genius, you have 18 years old.
-the next year you enter in medecine university (always public), you can do it without exam or acceptance
-you pay the university (maybe near 450euro with the student insurence)
-the difficulty is the exam at the end of the first year to pass in second, there is a Numerus Clausus

So Stephano, who start is pro gaming carrier in SC2 at 17, was just in High School and never goes to university or med school.
And, in fact, he want to become engineer or do economic studies now, so the debate is stupid



I already stated that, in that is far easier compared to the American version.

And @ the person from Italy. the medical field standards are even easier then the ones in france, I can link you family history of my own person family members, (Mother is a doctor in USA, California, Uncle is a doctor in Italy, And have a cousin in france who is medical school)

If you compare the Education System in the USA vs European or rest of the world, You can see the USA has the best and hardest education system and best, in any where else in the world.

Which is why even rich celebs in euro rather have American medical services done, rather then Euorpean.



Hahhahahahahaaha yea right


Oh boy. USA USA I guess.

http://www.ibtimes.com/us-17th-global-education-ranking-finland-south-korea-claim-top-spots-901538
Nekovivie
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2599 Posts
May 14 2013 10:52 GMT
#715
On May 14 2013 19:43 Daswollvieh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 19:39 NukeD wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:59 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:55 Wertheron wrote:
Ho god... You want to do med school (in fact med university is more correct) in France so:

-you have to finish High School and have a Baccalauréat (annual exam at the end of High School), so, if you're not a genius, you have 18 years old.
-the next year you enter in medecine university (always public), you can do it without exam or acceptance
-you pay the university (maybe near 450euro with the student insurence)
-the difficulty is the exam at the end of the first year to pass in second, there is a Numerus Clausus

So Stephano, who start is pro gaming carrier in SC2 at 17, was just in High School and never goes to university or med school.
And, in fact, he want to become engineer or do economic studies now, so the debate is stupid



I already stated that, in that is far easier compared to the American version.

And @ the person from Italy. the medical field standards are even easier then the ones in france, I can link you family history of my own person family members, (Mother is a doctor in USA, California, Uncle is a doctor in Italy, And have a cousin in france who is medical school)

If you compare the Education System in the USA vs European or rest of the world, You can see the USA has the best and hardest education system and best, in any where else in the world.

Which is why even rich celebs in euro rather have American medical services done, rather then Euorpean.



Hahhahahahahaaha yea right


Oh boy. USA USA I guess.

http://www.ibtimes.com/us-17th-global-education-ranking-finland-south-korea-claim-top-spots-901538


That report is weird in the sense it ranks countries, but then includes "Hong Kong" as a standalone.
If you are not supporting K-Pop you are hurting E-Sports.
revel8
Profile Joined January 2012
United Kingdom3022 Posts
May 14 2013 10:54 GMT
#716
On May 14 2013 19:26 onewaystyx wrote:
I find it obnoxious to say that he is the best foreigner in sc2 history when he isnt by miles. Success isnt measured in money, but much more in accomplishments.

In that regard jinro is the best foreigner in sc2 history and for me always will be since his lvl of play at that time still hasnt been matched to the day today by any foreigner. Right behind him is idra who just gets mocked by so many people despite him being a living legend and then thered be naniwa with 2 gsl code s ro8 back to back.

Stephano was honestly terrible vs koreans as he proved in his gsl run and winning foreign tournaments means nothing.


Stephano is rated so highly BECAUSE of his wins against Koreans.

If you want to pretend winning foreign tournaments means nothing, then you should not expect to be taken seriously.
Martijn
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Netherlands1219 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-14 11:18:00
May 14 2013 11:00 GMT
#717
Isn't everyone missing the larger evil here? Stephano with a medical license terrifies me. Yes, ungodly steady hands probably, but between his obsession with knives and drinking, I would think twice before letting Stephano cut me open D:

Average serious progamer career lasts 2 years. A number try to find esports jobs, coaching, casting. It doesn't take a math degree to figure out that even though esports is growing enormously there's just not enough room for everyone. Teams actually play a big part in this, as do leagues. If you want to be an esports "lifer", you have to develop certain skills, marketing, promotion.

A large number end up with related jobs, game testing, working for gaming gear companies. Can we count poker?

However, the progamers that are best off are the ones that have degrees to fall back on.
http://www.glhf.tv fighting! Former WesternWolves & LowLandLions operations manager.
TheBloodyDwarf
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
Finland7524 Posts
May 14 2013 11:02 GMT
#718
On May 14 2013 16:59 LingBlingBling wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:55 Wertheron wrote:
Ho god... You want to do med school (in fact med university is more correct) in France so:

-you have to finish High School and have a Baccalauréat (annual exam at the end of High School), so, if you're not a genius, you have 18 years old.
-the next year you enter in medecine university (always public), you can do it without exam or acceptance
-you pay the university (maybe near 450euro with the student insurence)
-the difficulty is the exam at the end of the first year to pass in second, there is a Numerus Clausus

So Stephano, who start is pro gaming carrier in SC2 at 17, was just in High School and never goes to university or med school.
And, in fact, he want to become engineer or do economic studies now, so the debate is stupid



I already stated that, in that is far easier compared to the American version.

And @ the person from Italy. the medical field standards are even easier then the ones in france, I can link you family history of my own person family members, (Mother is a doctor in USA, California, Uncle is a doctor in Italy, And have a cousin in france who is medical school)

If you compare the Education System in the USA vs European or rest of the world, You can see the USA has the best and hardest education system and best, in any where else in the world.

Which is why even rich celebs in euro rather have American medical services done, rather then Euorpean.


Why then in almost every healthcare statics (like WHO) U.S is not even in top10?
Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on
The_Masked_Shrimp
Profile Joined February 2012
425 Posts
May 14 2013 11:03 GMT
#719
On May 14 2013 18:54 Csong wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 16:36 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:35 opterown wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:34 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:32 opterown wrote:
why are we discussing stephano in the medical field, iirc he said he was going to do an engineering degree or something?



he was a med student prior to pro gaming, Sure he is going to keep doing that, or switch to med engineering, But he made big statements and spoke on his stream he wishes to keep doing his med education.

i doubt he was a med student before pro-gaming, source? i don't think he is doing med engineering either



Many sources, He stated several times he was a med student prior to his pro gaming, which is why everyone is discussing it. He stated in his stream several times how he wishes to go back to his medical school and find a career in that field.

100% fact he was a med student prior to pro gaming, if you are a fan, you can find his interviews long ago which shows his goals, he was a med student.


Where are you getting this info lol? I'm pretty sure he's been saying he WANTS to study medicine, but havent made it into any med schools yet.


In France if you want to study medecine, well you can. Just has to subscribe to the med uni. (it's about 400 euro/year) and there you get your chance to succeed.

So if Stephano wants to study medecine, he can :p

Anyway i think it's a good decision from him, and he can still come back on it if he wins WCS Eu and the season tournament, would fuel another year of progaming without problem.
SChlafmann
Profile Joined September 2011
France725 Posts
May 14 2013 11:03 GMT
#720
On May 14 2013 19:52 Nekovivie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 19:43 Daswollvieh wrote:
On May 14 2013 19:39 NukeD wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:59 LingBlingBling wrote:
On May 14 2013 16:55 Wertheron wrote:
Ho god... You want to do med school (in fact med university is more correct) in France so:

-you have to finish High School and have a Baccalauréat (annual exam at the end of High School), so, if you're not a genius, you have 18 years old.
-the next year you enter in medecine university (always public), you can do it without exam or acceptance
-you pay the university (maybe near 450euro with the student insurence)
-the difficulty is the exam at the end of the first year to pass in second, there is a Numerus Clausus

So Stephano, who start is pro gaming carrier in SC2 at 17, was just in High School and never goes to university or med school.
And, in fact, he want to become engineer or do economic studies now, so the debate is stupid



I already stated that, in that is far easier compared to the American version.

And @ the person from Italy. the medical field standards are even easier then the ones in france, I can link you family history of my own person family members, (Mother is a doctor in USA, California, Uncle is a doctor in Italy, And have a cousin in france who is medical school)

If you compare the Education System in the USA vs European or rest of the world, You can see the USA has the best and hardest education system and best, in any where else in the world.

Which is why even rich celebs in euro rather have American medical services done, rather then Euorpean.



Hahhahahahahaaha yea right


Oh boy. USA USA I guess.

http://www.ibtimes.com/us-17th-global-education-ranking-finland-south-korea-claim-top-spots-901538


That report is weird in the sense it ranks countries, but then includes "Hong Kong" as a standalone.


Well, HK kind of is a country by itself. So I don't get your point. You just can't compare HK to China from what I know.
BTW, USA education system is clearly 1st on one thing : thinking they are the best in the world on eveything.

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