17 Yr Old HS Student Explores Math & Programming

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The discussion revolves around a 17-year-old high school student who expresses an interest in math and computer programming. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, welcome the new member, and share their thoughts on educational systems, particularly comparing high school structures in different regions, as well as discussing pop culture references.

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  • Some participants welcome the new member and share humorous remarks about the forum environment.
  • There is a discussion about the educational systems in China and Hong Kong, with participants clarifying the number of grades in high schools and secondary schools.
  • Some participants express a light-hearted skepticism about the friendliness of forum members, joking about potential hidden motives.
  • References to pop culture, particularly a song by Guns N' Roses, are made, with participants discussing lyrics and their relevance to the conversation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the welcoming nature of the forum, but there are playful disagreements regarding the interpretation of pop culture references and the nature of the forum community.

Contextual Notes

There are varying interpretations of educational systems based on regional differences, and some statements reflect personal experiences rather than universally applicable facts.

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Hello everyone. I'm a 17 year old high school student (grade 12) and I like math and computer programming :smile:
 
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Welcome to the jungle, man

marlon
 
Welcome to [/color]PF, [/color]Gro[/color]tes[/color]que [/color]Pup[/color]pet[/color]![/color]!11[/color][/size] :biggrin:

Do you have plans for after high school yet?
 
Welcome to the asylum, please don't feed the inmates, and watch out for the penguins.
 
honestrosewater said:
Welcome to [/color]PF, [/color]Gro[/color]tes[/color]que [/color]Pup[/color]pet[/color]![/color]!11[/color][/size] :biggrin:

Do you have plans for after high school yet?

College, definitely computer science...Thanks for that colourful welcome
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
definitely computer science...Thanks for that colourful welcome
Cool, there's some computer scientists lurking around here in the shadows (they're averse to sunlight, you know :smile:).
 
hehe, I know...My bedroom is void of sunlight
 
Here's a picture for you from the welcome days at Bowling Green State University:

http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/as/pcc/image/Welcome%20Days%20'01%20Picnic%202.jpg
 
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I have one question for you:

Are you a leafs fan?
 
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Its like I'm a baby looking upward from my crib

I don't like hockey in general, but I like the leafs
 
  • #11
What's the big deal with Leafs fans? The people you should be getting on are Mighty Ducks fans.
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
Its like I'm a baby looking upward from my crib

I don't like hockey in general, but I like the leafs
...

Get out.
Just kidding! I couldn't care less.
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
Hello everyone. I'm a 17 year old high school student (grade 12) and I like math and computer programming :smile:

Grade 12? Oh, our China high schools only have 6 grades, and Hong Kong only has 7 grades, that is amazing.
 
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yu_wing_sin said:
Grade 12? Oh, our China high schools only have 6 grades, and Hong Kong only has 7 grades, that is amazing.
I think this is a miscommunication. Our 'Highschools' only have 4 grades, grades 1-8 are elementary and middle school.

What's the system in China like?
 
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Smurf said:
I think this is a miscommunication. Our 'Highschools' only have 4 grades, grades 1-8 are elementary and middle school.

What's the system in China like?

Oh, sorry. I am careless. It should be China secondary schools have 6 grades, and Hong Kong has 6 grades.
Oh, I know why now. But our Chinese don't count the grades with other degree school. Our Hong Kong has 6 grades primary school, 7 grades secondary school and 3 grades university now.
 
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We did have grade 13 here, but now you only have to go to grade 12...I'm staying for grade 13 though, I want some extra credits
 
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yu_wing_sin said:
Oh, sorry. I am careless. It should be China secondary schools have 6 grades, and Hong Kong has 6 grades.
Oh, I know why now. But our Chinese don't count the grades with other degree school. Our Hong Kong has 6 grades primary school, 7 grades secondary school and 3 grades university now.
Yeah, we count them all together Kindergarden is pre-school. Then 12 grades of Elementary, Secondary and High school. Then whatever College, University degree you get.

Right, and in some places there are 13 grades... it's stupid, don't ask.
 
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marlon said:
Welcome to the jungle

Yeah, it gets worse here everyday.
 
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Welcome to PF and have a nice time.
 
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Thankyou for the warm welcome everyone :biggrin:
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
Thankyou for the warm welcome everyone :biggrin:
Be careful about yourself. At first everyone seems to be your friend but then :rolleyes: :biggrin:
 
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I hate people that do that :mad:
 
  • #23
Yeah, watch out for the Canadians especially. They're bad types I tell 'ya.
 
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Townsend said:
Yeah, it gets worse here everyday.
True, but we've got fun 'n games...
 
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Welcome to PF! We will be glad to know you deeply. Post your great speech!
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
I hate people that do that :mad:
Do what? Don't worry. I was kidding. Most of people around here are so nice. But you know there are exceptions everywhere.
 
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honestrosewater said:
True, but we've got fun 'n games...

And we learn to live like animals...
 
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Lisa! said:
Do what? Don't worry. I was kidding. Most of people around here are so nice. But you know there are exceptions everywhere.

Oh. I see.
 
  • #29
Grotesque Puppet said:
Oh. I see.
And I'm one of the exceptions. :rolleyes: You can ask others.
 
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So you're going to unexpectedly start to hate me?
 

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