Chrishawk4 is all grown up.

Chrishawk4 · 12-16-2011, 09:25 AM

As of today I have finished school at the College of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy earning my Bachelor of Science in Biology

.

....Now time for real life to begin.

tazandjan · 12-16-2011, 09:38 AM

Chris- Congratulations. Work or an advanced degree or both? Seems like it took me 7 years to get through college, but only 14 months to get my masters. Was more motivated for the advanced degree.

Granucci · 12-16-2011, 09:38 AM

Congrats. On the road to a full life.

rik

Chrishawk4 · 12-16-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Chris- Congratulations. Work or an advanced degree or both? Seems like it took me 7 years to get through college, but only 14 months to get my masters. Was more motivated for the advanced degree.

Both, luckily my dad is the director of the Transplant Institute at a very large Hospital chain here in the Midwest so he's going to be circulating my resume, and then I am going to be looking into masters programs. I am leaning more towards business from biology, so I may look into an MBA. Not exactly sure right now. I'm not the lab junkie, but that is most likely going to be my first job

Barry · 12-16-2011, 10:27 AM

Congrats Chris. A massive moment in your career (or start thereof). Plus a step towards a Ferrari

. Hope your having a well earned drink...

tazandjan · 12-16-2011, 11:02 AM

Chris- Good luck. For someone with a science background, an MBA is easy and you can probably test out of quite a few classes. That is what I did. My degree is in chemistry, very closely related to yours.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-16-2011, 01:12 PM

Congratulations, Chris. Well done !!!

w/ smiles Jimmy

Granucci · 12-16-2011, 01:40 PM

to think just yesterday he was killing threads all on his own: They grow up so fast.

Pete04222 · 12-17-2011, 09:47 PM

Congrats Chris!!!! Great achievement!

Saint Bastage · 12-18-2011, 05:01 AM

Now the hard work starts. Congrats and good luck.

Magnum6464 · 12-18-2011, 12:08 PM

This is awesome news........A huge congrats.....

You too will soon be an owner.....can't wait for that thread.....!!!!

~

Mario

Andrew · 12-20-2011, 12:33 AM

Chris, congrats! At one point weren't you considering Dentistry?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-20-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Chris, congrats! At one point weren't you considering Dentistry?

Andrew, with the skyrocketing cost to attend dental school, I think Chris made a wise decision, if he changed his path. w/ smiles Jimmy

212Export · 12-20-2011, 01:06 AM

Congratulations Chris. You always were much smarter, now you have the written proof of it !

Night Life · 12-20-2011, 10:57 PM

Chris sorry I'm late to the party, read other thread you will know why lol

CONGRATULATIONS MY MAN WOOP WOOP WOOP

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-21-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Life

Chris sorry I'm late to the party, read other thread you will know why lol

CONGRATULATIONS MY MAN WOOP WOOP WOOP

One, party animal ! w/ smiles Jimmy

Chrishawk4 · 12-21-2011, 08:36 PM

Thank you guys!!!

Andrew, I was considering Dentistry initially. I went into college as a Pre-Dental student, however after talking to many people I knew in the dental school it seemed too much of a risk. I know someone who graduated from dental school last year and hasn't found a job yet. He holds $34k from undergrad loans and $275k in dental loans

with living expense debt too. I already am in $34k

in debt with loans and am trying to get a lab job with a hospital. My dad was telling me that in many cases a hospital will pay for a grad school education while working for them. I want to do great things and I don't think dental or medical school are my only roads to achieving success although thats what everyone seems to think right now. Time to prove them wrong

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-22-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrishawk4

Thank you guys!!!

Andrew, I was considering Dentistry initially. I went into college as a Pre-Dental student, however after talking to many people I knew in the dental school it seemed too much of a risk. I know someone who graduated from dental school last year and hasn't found a job yet. He holds $34k from undergrad loans and $275k in dental loans

with living expense debt too. I already am in $34k

in debt with loans and am trying to get a lab job with a hospital. My dad was telling me that in many cases a hospital will pay for a grad school education while working for them. I want to do great things and I don't think dental or medical school are my only roads to achieving success although thats what everyone seems to think right now. Time to prove them wrong

Chris, congratulations on your achievements. When I graduated back then, I had $20,000 on my shoulder from GSL (government student loan), which I repayed in couple of years.
Our times in a state of constant flux. Dental education costs have become unbearable and ridiculous. Do what you think is the right decision for now. You can always return later if you still have the desire to do so. w/ smiles Jimmy

Night Life · 12-23-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrishawk4

I want to do great things and I don't think dental or medical school are my only roads to achieving success although thats what everyone seems to think right now. Time to prove them wrong

I like your drive, don't let anyone underestimate you, ever. That has been my driving force since I came to Canada

12-16-2011, 09:25 AM	#1
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Chrishawk4 is all grown up. As of today I have finished school at the College of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy earning my Bachelor of Science in Biology. ....Now time for real life to begin. “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

12-16-2011, 09:38 AM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,583 Name: Terry H Phillips	Chris- Congratulations. Work or an advanced degree or both? Seems like it took me 7 years to get through college, but only 14 months to get my masters. Was more motivated for the advanced degree. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

12-16-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,040	Congrats. On the road to a full life. rik Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

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Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,255	Congrats Chris. A massive moment in your career (or start thereof). Plus a step towards a Ferrari . Hope your having a well earned drink... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-16-2011, 11:02 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,583 Name: Terry H Phillips	Chris- Good luck. For someone with a science background, an MBA is easy and you can probably test out of quite a few classes. That is what I did. My degree is in chemistry, very closely related to yours. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. Last edited by tazandjan; 12-18-2011 at 12:53 PM.

12-16-2011, 01:12 PM	#7
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Congratulations, Chris. Well done !!! w/ smiles Jimmy

12-16-2011, 01:40 PM	#8
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,040	to think just yesterday he was killing threads all on his own: They grow up so fast. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

12-17-2011, 09:47 PM	#9
Pete04222 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA & Singapore Ferrari Life Posts: 5,405	Congrats Chris!!!! Great achievement! Capt. Pete '79 308 GTS, '82 Jeep CJ7 Jamboree "Time is what prevents everything from happening all at once."

12-18-2011, 05:01 AM	#10
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,678 Name: Lane	Now the hard work starts. Congrats and good luck. Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero

12-18-2011, 12:08 PM	#11
Magnum6464 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 1,692	This is awesome news........A huge congrats..... You too will soon be an owner.....can't wait for that thread.....!!!! ~ Mario 1990 348 TS (87284) “I build cars for young men that only old men can afford” - Enzo Ferrari

12-20-2011, 12:33 AM	#12
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,186 Name: Andrew	Chris, congrats! At one point weren't you considering Dentistry? AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

12-20-2011, 01:06 AM	#14
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,278	Congratulations Chris. You always were much smarter, now you have the written proof of it !

12-20-2011, 10:57 PM	#15
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Chris sorry I'm late to the party, read other thread you will know why lol CONGRATULATIONS MY MAN WOOP WOOP WOOP Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

12-21-2011, 08:36 PM	#17
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Thank you guys!!! Andrew, I was considering Dentistry initially. I went into college as a Pre-Dental student, however after talking to many people I knew in the dental school it seemed too much of a risk. I know someone who graduated from dental school last year and hasn't found a job yet. He holds $34k from undergrad loans and $275k in dental loans with living expense debt too. I already am in $34k in debt with loans and am trying to get a lab job with a hospital. My dad was telling me that in many cases a hospital will pay for a grad school education while working for them. I want to do great things and I don't think dental or medical school are my only roads to achieving success although thats what everyone seems to think right now. Time to prove them wrong “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

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