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 Sep 13 2007, 06:28 AM
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Prime Runner  Group: Banned Posts: 3,732 Joined: 1-September 05 From: Prague, Czech Republic Member No.: 7,665  |
So I did better than I expected in my entrance exam and interview for medical school in Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine in Prague - I tied with a man from Seattle for the first slot. Long story short this means that I'm moving here to the Czech Republic semi-permanently within the next two weeks.
This also means that for the forseeable future, I will not take on any more Shadowrun related projects. At heart I am a medical professional, not a science fiction author, and I have before me the opportunity for more medical training that I've been working towards for years. Writing for Shadowrun has never been about money. Honestly, I make more in a week of being an Ambulance EMT than FanPro still owes me from my work on Street Magic. It has been a hobby, and one I do not regret undertaking. Unfortunately perhaps, when one has less free time it is hobbies which suffer the most. And I am looking at having a lot less free time. Less even than I do right now. -Frank |
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Sep 13 2007, 06:37 AM
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Canon Companion Group: Members Posts: 8,021 Joined: 2-March 03 From: The Morgue, Singapore LTG Member No.: 4,187 |
The Doc Wagon guy is going to train under Schwartkopf! :D
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Sep 13 2007, 06:38 AM
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Street Doc Group: Admin Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-March 04 From: Neverwhere Member No.: 6,114 |
Frank,
Congratulations on getting in. I'm in my second year at the University of Washington in Seattle. Always interesting to "meet" other Dumpshockers of the medical persuasion. And about having less free time- you are right about that. Its pretty rough trying to balance everything, especially if one is married and/or has a family. I barely have time to scan these boards, much less play SR or participate in any of the gajillion other hobbies I enjoy. But it can be done- sometimes you just gotta say, "To hell with studying endocrinology even though I have a midterm in two days and will be with patients all day tomorrow!! I'm going to check out Dumpshock..." At least that’s what I'm doing... :cyber: |
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Sep 13 2007, 06:55 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 8-September 06 Member No.: 9,334 |
Hi Frank
Thanks for your contributions!! I always find value in your posts. Best of luck with the studies!!! Chris Matsu Kurisu |
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Sep 13 2007, 07:03 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 10-September 07 From: Makati, Philippines Member No.: 13,191 |
Holy trifle Batman! :eek:
Go for it Frank! If doing the doctor is what calls to you, go for it. I'll just remember to drop you a line when my brain short circuits :D |
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Sep 13 2007, 07:27 AM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
Welcome to Europe! :)
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Sep 13 2007, 07:35 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 831 Joined: 5-September 05 From: LAX, UCAS Member No.: 7,687 |
Ciao Frank. Thanks for the good work, and good luck with future endeavors!
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Sep 13 2007, 07:48 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Congrats dude! I will really miss your contributions, but hopefully you won't end up being a total stranger here, :)
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Sep 13 2007, 08:13 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 325 Joined: 9-December 06 From: the Maaatlock-Expressway! Member No.: 10,326 |
Yeah, big headsup!
Always sucks when the dreaded "real life" guts your free&fun time, but at least you get to replace that with something you love... And Prague is one hell of a city! |
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Sep 13 2007, 09:11 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 19-May 03 From: In your base eating your food. Member No.: 4,607 |
Uh good job, I didn't doubt at all that you wouldn't get in. Hrmm could have called me though. :P Lucky bastard I don't find out which grad school I go to till March.
I suppose I'll have to take over the campaign if you don't want to do video/voice conferencing. This is the 21st century after all. ;) I knew this would happen so I had some ideas about the logistics. But anyway I'll see you on Monday or Tues. I think? |
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Sep 13 2007, 09:46 AM
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Mystery Archaeologist Group: Members Posts: 2,906 Joined: 19-September 05 From: The apple tree Member No.: 7,760 |
Well anyone who looked at you work on Aug could tell you know medicine...
Well done sir. Sad to here we won't see anymore contributions from you. |
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Sep 13 2007, 12:35 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 8-June 07 Member No.: 11,869 |
Noooooo! We're going to miss you. Huge congrats on getting into Charles University, I'm so jealous. I've actually been thinking for some time now about finishing my PhD in artificial intelligence there. My wife is from Slovakia and if she can teach me Czech, the classes are free! I know you're going to have tons of fun there, the city, forests, and mountains are beyond imagination. If you want to continue writing someday for D&D or WoD, Prague and the forests and mountains around the area has got to be the perfect inspiration. And you're right in the middle of Europe so you're never more than a quick train ride to all the coolest places in the world. Charles reminds me of Hogswarts: Not only is Charles the oldest university in central Europe, but the downside is that some of the professors are very "old school" and love to treat the students like crap (at least that's what my wife tells me, she had some friends that went to Charles). Are you going to take the classes in English or are you going to learn Czech? If I remember correctly, even without the Czech language discount, Charles is still surprisingly affordable for being one of the best (and oldest) schools in Europe. |
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Sep 13 2007, 12:50 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,245 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Running the streets of Southeast Virginia Member No.: 11,548 |
Congratulations! Now just because you are moving and not doing anymore SR projects for the time being... that in no way absolves you of the requirement to come here and darken our doorsteps. 8) Good Luck Frank! |
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Sep 13 2007, 01:58 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,755 Joined: 5-September 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 9,313 |
Best of Luck!
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Sep 13 2007, 03:08 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 8-June 07 Member No.: 11,869 |
Here's a few key phrases in Czech you'll need for college:
Muj pes sezral muj domaci ukol : "My dog ate my homework" Jeste jedno pivo : "Another beer" To je oregano, pane policajt : "That's oregano, officer" Uz ti bylo patnact? : "15 yet?" |
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Sep 13 2007, 03:25 PM
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Genuine Artificial Intelligence Group: Members Posts: 4,019 Joined: 12-June 03 Member No.: 4,715 |
Congratulations!
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Sep 13 2007, 03:28 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Reston VA, USA Member No.: 6,046 |
Congrats on the great step forward, and I hope you can still find time to stop by the forum now and then to let us know how it's going.
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Sep 13 2007, 03:35 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 29-June 07 Member No.: 12,093 |
Congratulations Frank! Just remember, the red stuff goes on the inside.
Gotta follow your true calling. |
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Sep 13 2007, 03:45 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 28-May 03 From: Orlando Member No.: 4,644 |
Good Luck Frank!! I will definitly miss your input on all things Street Magic wise. Have Fun!
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Sep 13 2007, 04:04 PM
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Awakened Asset Group: Members Posts: 4,464 Joined: 9-April 05 From: AGS, North German League Member No.: 7,309 |
You only tied for first place? Get your act together man!
Congratulations and good luck! |
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Sep 13 2007, 04:21 PM
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panda! Group: Members Posts: 10,331 Joined: 8-March 02 From: north of central europe Member No.: 2,242 |
good luck and all that.
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Sep 13 2007, 04:22 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Congrats & good fortune, Frank. Don't let up on getting what's owed you.
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Sep 13 2007, 06:17 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,537 Joined: 27-August 06 From: Albuquerque NM Member No.: 9,234 |
That's good news for you, and bad news for us. Good luck!
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Sep 13 2007, 07:21 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,978 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New Jersey, USA Member No.: 500 |
Query, Frank: Will the medical degree you get over there transfer across the Atlantic for purposes of US medical licensure, or are you going to be staying in Europe forever?
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Sep 13 2007, 10:37 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 834 Joined: 30-June 03 Member No.: 4,832 |
Congratulations Frank! Congrats on both your excellent test score and your invitation to such a prestigious college! I hope to see you around on the forums from time to time. And if I'm ever in the area and need a street doc because I fell out of a window onto some bullets, I'll know who to look up :P
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