The Amateur Paleontologist Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hey TFF Hope you're all doing well Posting here to share some bit of good news in these strange times.. Since 2011-2012, I've been really passionate about paleontology - it's just so fascinating how we can piece together our past and the past of all life on Earth... Unfortunately, paleontology isn't exactly something taught in middle school and high school, so over the past few years I'd mostly been self-teaching this science (of course with the help of this great Forum ). But here's the thing: a while ago, I finished my end-of-high school exams, where I got rather good results. Around that time, I'd applied for several undergraduate courses in geology, all in UK universities (Bristol, University College London, Leeds, Royal Holloway). Now I've finally heard from most of the universities I'd applied to... And University College London, my top choice, has just given me a firm offer to take an Earth Science undergraduate course, starting in September I'm so happy! I'll finally be able take the next step in my geology and paleontology studies - and what better place to do that, than London, a place with a great museum, leading paleontology experts, and not too far from some neat fossil sites! I'm really thrilled about this!! 25 Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Congratulations! I am truly happy for you! 2 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That is wonderful my young friend. I wish you all the best as you take the first steps in an exciting, enthralling career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Well done, and congratulations! 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorp Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Congrats! Hopefully we get to go back in person in the fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Congratulations, Christian. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Awesome! Congratulations! 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Congrats! That is exciting and truly wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat Burns Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscarpmentMary Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Wonderful news! Please let us know how things are going, I will be wondering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Good news! 26 Nobel laureates - sure you could be one of them with your dedication:) 1 My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 That is excellent news. How wonderful to have the chance to pursue your passion! Just a note of caution: I'm pretty sure they don't give Nobel Prizes in Paleontology. But don't let that deter you! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations, Christian, old chap. A real achievement to get a place at UCL, I'm sure you'll make the most of it and enjoy it too. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations and good luck achieving your carrer aspirations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations on entering this new chapter in your life. Enjoy the journey. 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbi Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations and good luck with your budding career! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 @Darktooth @grandpa @Fossildude19 @connorp @JohnJ @FossilNerd @thelivingdead531 @Peat Burns @EscarpmentMary @RuMert @FossilDAWG @Tidgy's Dad @Troodon @Pagurus @Darbi Thank you all for your encouragement and kind words! I'm really excited for this, and will definitely post here about the stuff I do and learn once in London. 4 Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations ! And England will be a very rich experience beyond your training. Coco 1 ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 A huge congratulations to you!!! This is indeed exciting and happy news - thanks for sharing it with all of us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 What a wonderful stage of life to be in. ENJOY the experience!!!!!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM BUCKLEY Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!! Tom 1 AVOCATIONAL PALEONTOLOGIST STROKE SURVIVOR CANCER SURVIVOR CURMUDGEON "THERE IS A VERY FINE LINE BETWEEN AVOCATIONAL PALEONTOLOGY AND MENTAL ILLNESS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations!!! 1 “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokietech96 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Well done! 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This is amazing! Congratulations! -Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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