17 Yr Old HS Student Explores Math & Programming

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A 17-year-old high school student who enjoys math and computer programming introduces himself in a forum, receiving a playful and colorful welcome from other members. The conversation shifts to future plans, with the student expressing interest in pursuing computer science in college. Participants discuss differences in educational systems, particularly comparing high school structures in various countries, including China and Hong Kong. The dialogue includes light-hearted banter about hockey fandom, particularly regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs, and humorous exchanges referencing song lyrics from "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses. The community emphasizes a friendly atmosphere while joking about the quirks of online interactions and the potential for misunderstandings among new members. Overall, the thread showcases camaraderie, cultural exchange, and a welcoming spirit among forum users.
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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, Definately computer science...Thanks for that colourful welcome
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
Definately 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.
 
  • #18
marlon said:
Welcome to the jungle

Yeah, it gets worse here everyday.
 
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Welcome to PF and have a nice time.
 
  • #20
Thankyou for the warm welcome everyone :biggrin:
 
  • #21
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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Ouch! Oh, yeah... Lisa... Totally trustworthy. Wouldn't hurt a fly.

Help... us... we're being held prisoner by her! Help... us...
 
  • #32
It's always nice to get a new member.
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
So you're going to unexpectedly start to hate me?
I don't hate anybody.(I'll tell you why later because now I'm too tired to explain) That's another story. You can ask others as I told you. :wink:
 
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LENIN said:
It's always nice to get a new member.
Geeze, :rolleyes: You're so red, Lenin.
 
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Smurf said:
Ouch! Oh, yeah... Lisa... Totally trustworthy. Wouldn't hurt a fly.

Help... us... we're being held prisoner by her! Help... us...
You're right. I won't hurt a fly and hat's because I don't like talking to...
 
  • #36
Smurf said:
Geeze, :rolleyes: You're so red, Lenin.

What do you mean by that?
 
  • #37
Grotesque Puppet said:
What do you mean by that?
It's a pun. It's supposed to be funny. You know, Lenin, leader of commi's, Communism, 'reds', he was writting in red, he's a 'red', he's very 'red'. Get it?
 
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I guess so
 
  • #39
Not a fan of punnery? S'ok, you're not the only one. :rolleyes:

HEY EVERYONE! KNOCK OFF THE PUNS FOR A WHILE! WE DON'T WANT TO SCARE HIM AWAY BEFORE WE BRAINWASH HIM!
 
  • #40
Townsend said:
And we learn to live like animals...
And you're a very sexy girl...
 
  • #41
Actually rose, townsend is a guy.
 
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Hey Grotesque, what are you doing up at this hour anyways? It must be 3 or 4 in the morning where you are!
 
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Its 4:46 in the morning
 
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Smurf said:
Actually rose, townsend is a guy.
Honey, we know the names...
 
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Grotesque Puppet said:
Its 4:46 in the morning
Woot! We're in the same timezone. Uh, which is cool at 4:55 a.m.
 
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honestrosewater said:
And you're a very sexy girl...

Wait...no...thats not next it is it?

...runs to look up the lyrics...
 
  • #47
honestrosewater said:
Honey, we know the names...

Oh...my bad...I screwed it up before you made that last post...sorry. :blushing:

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ok...I was right... it goes
Code:
Welcome to the jungle
It gets worse here everyday
Ya learn ta live like an animal
In the jungle where we play
If you got a hunger for what you see
You'll take it eventually
You can have anything you want
But you better not take it from me
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Townsend said:
Oh...my bad...I screwed it up before you made that last post...sorry. :blushing:

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ok...I was right... it goes
Code:
Welcome to the jungle
It gets worse here everyday
Ya learn ta live like an animal
In the jungle where we play
If you got a hunger for what you see
You'll take it eventually
You can have anything you want
But you better not take it from me
[/edit]
We were going in order?! :smile: I had to look up the lyrics after the first two lines. I think it's that state-dependent memory thing. Anywho, where are we?

Whatever, you're in the juuungle, baby!
 
  • #49
What the hell are you two on about?
 
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See, in the 2nd post, marlon said, "Welcome to the jungle, man". Well, there's this song by Guns 'N Roses called Welcome to the Jungle... You must have heard it before. In post 18, Townsend said, "Yeah, it gets worse here everyday.", which is another line in the song... catching on now??
 
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