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Reality
July 31st, 2009, 03:12 PM
Country:
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Sex:
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study?
6. What career do you want to do when you are older?
7. How are you planning on approaching this?
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces?
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service)
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where?
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where?
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job?
14. How much did it pay?
15. When did you have this job and how old were you?
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't?
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[] Biology
[] Chemistry
[] Physics
[] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[] Other
If you marked other, state what subjects:

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why?

Country: UK (England)
1. Name: Chris
2. Age: 16
3. Sex: M
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[x] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant) (Going into Year 12)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? I have various ideas, including Law, Politics and CompSci.
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Uncertain.
7. How are you planning on approaching this? Whatever it takes.
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? I'm hoping to enlist in the Army as a Military Policeman for 4-5 years after Sixth Form, which I finish within 2-3 years. I've considered Navy, Air Force and Marines as well, though.
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) I've wanted to be a Fire Fighter and a Police Officer.
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? United States or Canada - whether I will, I don't know. I'd definitely go to either one of them if I managed to earn a scholarship, though.
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? United States, Canada or Australia.
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[] Public/state school
[x] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc) (I'm agnostic, though, just a Catholic family)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? Packing boxes at a warehouse.
14. How much did it pay? £0.00 Hahaha. >_>
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? 21st April 2008 - 2nd May 2008, and I was 15.
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? It was only for two weeks, and it was part of my Year 10 Work Experience.
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[x] B's
[x] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[x] Biology
[] Chemistry
[x] Physics
[x] History
[] Geography
[x] Politics
[x] Law
[x] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[x] Philosophy and Ethics
[] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[x] Other
If you marked other, state what subjects: Psychology, and Sociology/Citizenship class.

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[x] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[x] Nerd/Geek
[x] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Mayne, she was my RS teacher in Year 8, and she was pretty cool for loads of reasons, really.

quartermaster
July 31st, 2009, 06:12 PM
1. Name:Sean
2. Age: 17
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[X] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? Poli Sci, History (double major) and get a Masters in business (MBA)
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Investment Banker
7. How are you planning on approaching this? Through a private firm, then begin to do my own investment operations
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? Yes, Air Force or Army once a upon a time
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) No
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? Yes, Italy, Spain and/or United Kingdom
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? No, only if work called for it
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[X] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? N/A
14. How much did it pay? N/A
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? N/A
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? N/A
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if necessary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[X] Straight A's
[] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[] Biology
[] Chemistry
[] Physics
[X] History
[X] Geography
[X] Politics
[X] Law
[] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[] Other
If you marked other, state what subject:

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[X] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? My sophomore AP history teacher because she was thorough and supportive

Rutherford The Brave
July 31st, 2009, 06:20 PM
1. Name: Greg
2. Age: 16
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into? Im not going to college

[x] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[x] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[x] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? I was going to but I need my career
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Fisherman
7. How are you planning on approaching this? I already did
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? No
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) No
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? Yes france
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? No...
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend? a Preperatory

[] Public/state school
[x] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[x] Private school
[x] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? Bus Boy
14. How much did it pay? 8 dollers an hour
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? like 3 years ago 13
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? Because I quit
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[x] A*/ A+'s
[x] Straight A's
[] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[x] Biology
[x] Chemistry
[x] Physics
[] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[x] Philosophy and Ethics
[x] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[x] Other
If you marked other, state what subject: Nuerology

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[x] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why?

Antares
July 31st, 2009, 06:35 PM
1. Name: John
2. Age: 16
3. Sex: Yes! lol jk, Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[X] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? Music, Politics, Languages
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? I havent really decided. Law or education.
7. How are you planning on approaching this? Being well rounded
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? Yes
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) Yes, but I dont think its for me
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? Cultural Exchange, Germany
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? Yes, France
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[X] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? Theater
14. How much did it pay? 12 bucks an hour
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? 14
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? It was a short contract
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[X] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[X] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[X] English
[] Mathematics
[X] Biology
[] Chemistry
[X] Physics
[X] History
[X] Geography
[X] Politics
[X] Law
[] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[X] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[X] Other
If you marked other, state what subject: La musique

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[X] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? Many Because they are leanient and teach well.

Huskyboy132
July 31st, 2009, 06:52 PM
1. Name: Nils
2. Age: 14
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into? Freshman Year

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[X] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study?
Medicine or Architecture.
6. What career do you want to do when you are older?
Surgeon or Architect.
7. How are you planning on approaching this?
By going to college and getting my masters ;)
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces?
I live in Switzerland. I have too :(
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service)
Yeahh
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where?
United States, UK or the Netherlands
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where?
United States, Germany, France, Sweden or the Netherlands
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?
A regular Highschool?

[] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[X] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job?
Didnt have one.
14. How much did it pay?
"
15. When did you have this job and how old were you?
"
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't?
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17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[/] B's
[X] C's
[/] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[X] Biology
[X] Chemistry
[X] Physics
[] History
[X] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[X] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[X] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[X] Other
If you marked other, state what subject:
- Digital PHotography
19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[X] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why?
My Science Teacher in 8th grade. :) She always gave me A's.. loll

INFERNO
July 31st, 2009, 10:57 PM
Country: Canada
1. Name: Nickname Dexter, real name not saying
2. Age: 19
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[x] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? Double major biology and psychology, so something in neurology, diagnostics, infectious diseases, neuropsychology, researcher, etc... .
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Doctor, either PhD or PsyD. Doubtful I'll get a M.D.
7. How are you planning on approaching this? One step at a time, doing each course and trying to connect various concepts together.
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? Not really
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) At one point I thought paramedic but changed my mind.
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? Probably Germany.
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? I'll probably move to the US later on simply because I can probably earn more money there and have more cases there.
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[x] Public/state school
[x] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[x] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? First ones were all volunteer work so first paying job was I believe in a restaurant, starting as a dishwasher.
14. How much did it pay? About $8.50 or so plus bonuses
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? Towards the end of high school, around 16-17.
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? I found better places that pay more and have a better atmosphere.
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[x] Straight A's
[x] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[x] Mathematics
[x] Biology
[x] Chemistry
[x] Physics
[] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[x] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[x] Other
If you marked other, state what subject: Psychology, statistics and pharmacology.

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[x] Nerd/Geek
[x] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? Probably my high-school physics teacher because he was the best at relating the concepts to examples outside of the questions in the books. He also was fairly fun to have philosophical and religious conversations with. For university, probably my abnormal psych prof (who also was a cognitive psychologist and worked as a Defense Scientist) because he would have no problem just chatting about various neurological concepts and using such simple analogies to explain them. I would also probably have to say my medical pharmacology prof and microbiology prof because they were very open about their current research, which was very interesting to hear about.

Kaius
August 1st, 2009, 01:02 PM
Country:
1. Name: Aaron
2. Age: 17 This Month
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[x] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? Psychology, Sport, Biology and Maths
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Vet
7. How are you planning on approaching this? Takin the courses i need at sixth form, then attending a specialist college for my qualifications
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? Yes
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) Yeah, Paramedic or a Dog hanlder
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? No
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? Canada
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[x wish i didnt though] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? Vet surgery (Work Ex.)
14. How much did it pay? £ 0.00
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? i was 15, last summer
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? It was just mandatory work experience
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[x] B's
[x] C's
[x] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[x] Biology
[] Chemistry
[] Physics
[x] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[x] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[x] Philosophy and Ethics
[] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[x] Other
If you marked other, state what subjects:
Psychology, tbh

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[x] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[] Nerd/Geek
[x] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? I didnt really have one tbh.

LismLFC
August 1st, 2009, 01:30 PM
Country: United Kingdom, England
1. Name: Liam
2. Age: 15
3. Sex: Male
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)

[X] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? N/A
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? I'd like a job in computers.
7. How are you planning on approaching this? No idea.
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? Yes, when I was younger.
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service) No
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? Spain, I'm learning the language.
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? No.
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[] Public/state school
[X] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? I worked at a farm for a year.
14. How much did it pay? Ten British pounds a day.
15. When did you have this job and how old were you?I was 14.
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? Wasn't worth the money.
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[] A*/ A+'s
[] Straight A's
[X] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[] Mathematics
[] Biology
[X] Chemistry
[] Physics
[] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[X] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[X] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[] Other
If you marked other, state what subjects:

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[X] Nerd/Geek
[] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? A man called Mr. Quinn at my old primary school, He was well cool always gave the class sweets when they finished work. :)

Holding On*
August 1st, 2009, 02:15 PM
Country: UK
1. Name: Steph
2. Age:16
3. Sex:female
4. What level of education are you at/going into?

[] Pre-Secondary Education (Primary school, elementary school, junior/middle school)
[] Secondary School/High School (or equivilant)
[x] Sixth Form/12th Grade HS (or equivilant)
[] College
[] University
[] Specialization/Trade school (Law school, engineering school, medical school, etc.)
[] I'm working (full-time)

5. If you are at College/University or are planning on attending it, what do you want to study? Psychology, Human Bio, Maths with stats, PE
6. What career do you want to do when you are older? Teacher of Special needs kids
7. How are you planning on approaching this? going to uni
8. Have you ever wanted to join the armed forces? yeh
9. Have you ever wanted to join the emergency services? (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service)yes - police
10. Have you ever considered studying abroad, if so, where? no
11. Have you ever considered immigrating abroad, if so, where? cyprus or america
12. What sort of high school do/did/will you attend?

[x] Public/state school
[] Religious-based school (Catholic school etc)
[] Private school
[] Entrance-exam based school

13. What was your first job? Voluteering job at a Scout group
14. How much did it pay? nothing
15. When did you have this job and how old were you? 13 (2005-2006)
16. Why do you no longer have this job, if you don't? got bored and mum didnt have the time to take me
17. What grades do you normally attain (tick more than one box if neccesary)?

[x] A*/ A+'s
[x] Straight A's
[x] B's
[] C's
[] D's
[] Lower than D's

18. Which of these subjects do you like or find interesting (regardless of whether you're good at them/studying them or not):

[] English
[x] Mathematics
[x] Biology
[] Chemistry
[] Physics
[] History
[] Geography
[] Politics
[] Law
[x] ICT/Computer Science (or other computer-based subjects)
[] Philosophy and Ethics
[x] Languages besides English (French, Spanish, German, Latin, etc.)
[] Other
If you marked other, state what subjects:

19. What subculture do you fit into at school:

[] Chav
[x] Emo
[] Goth
[] Jock/Bully
[x] Nerd/Geek
[x] Outsider/Loner/Weirdo
[] Other
[] There are no subcultures at my school

20. Who is/was your favorite teacher and why? my tutor, cos she was strict yet a real laugh. and you could talk to her about ANYTHING. unfortunatly i didnt make the oppotunity of it, but in a way i did as we had hear rumours that this friend of ours was preg, and we got worried, cos she had said she was like 5 months gone, so me and a firned told our tutor and it got sorted, likewise before i got involved in SH etc, i had a fiend who done it and i told her and it all got sorted. turned out she was physically and sexually abused at home, and now she has been adopted and has a very promising career in music - singing and playign keybaord/piano