What's Your Specialty

[The Neo Nerd]

I would like to know what everyone's specialty.

Do you have a degree? Or are you currently studying towards one and do you have a specific part of that field that you are predominately interested in?

Do you have a hobby which you are knowledgeable about.

I'll go first:

I am currently doing a Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences. This is predominately psychology but with a focus on therapy/counselling side of it. It also includes sociology and some human resources type of modules.

My passions within psychology are how alternate states of mind are achieved and body language/non-verbal communication.

I also have a passion for juggling and fire spinning, but due to some coordination issues i have had from birth i really suck at them.

-Q

 

[Tarheeler]

I working on a BS in Political Science.
I really enjoy comparative politics and IPE.

I'm also a HVAC technician with close to 15 years in my field.

 

[The Neo Nerd]

I working on a BS in Political Science.
I really enjoy comparative politics and IPE.

I'm also a HVAC technician with close to 15 years in my field.

Hi Tar,

Ewwww Poli Science sounds like a snooze fest lol you probably think the same about psychology.

What made you decide to start studying? (im guessing you havent been studying for 15 years as well)

 

[HiddenDjinn]

I'm a trucker by trade.(Those of you in the UK would know this as a Heavy Goods hauler, I believe)
I divide my hobby time among this forum, math puzzles, and Linux(Slackware, to be specific).

 

[Tarheeler]

Hi Tar,

Ewwww Poli Science sounds like a snooze fest lol you probably thing the same about psychology.

What made you decide to start studying? (im guessing you havent been studying for 15 years as well)

No, I go to school a night (I have a family I work to support), and have been at it for a little over 5 years now. Barring any catastrophes, I'll graduate this December.

I actually started out as an Environmental Management major because of the job outlook. It's a growing field which typically pays well above average where I'm at.

I had to take a Public Policy course fairly yearly on, and by the end of the course I had decided I found PS much more interesting than Environmental Management.

As for why I started to study in the first place, the job I have now is great for young guys, but most of the older veterans are in rough shape physically. I want to have an education to bolster my background when I finally decide I'm too old to do this anymore.

 

[Flipper]

I have just last year completed a Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education.

I am an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Technician) by trade and combining the two I am currently working in Training Development designing training packages for new aircraft types.

I am an Aspie and have an intense interest in religious beliefs which is why I am here on this forum and others like it. I am also intensely interested in aircraft.

My other hobbies include home brewing beer and playing video games (PS3 and PSP).

I also used to surf a lot but for the last two years I haven't been able to find the time in between working full-time, studying part-time and raising 2yo triplet boys.

 

[FlyingTeaPot]

I have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering. I want to do an MBA down the line.

 

[Valjean]

My specialties are: volunteer curmudgeon, left-wing wiseguy, environmentalist and animal-rights supporter.

To pay the rent, though, I rely on some modest skill in critical-care medicine.

 

[Noaidi]

I have a Bachelors in Biology and a Masters in Ecology.

Hobbies include staring into space with a blank look on my face until someone slaps me out of it.

 

[The Neo Nerd]

Hobbies include staring into space with a blank look on my face until someone slaps me out of it.

This was posted somewhere else on the forums but i felt it was topical.

"Don't ever ask us 'what are you thinking' because 90% of the time the answer is a big fat nothing. Never underestimate a man's ability to be completely and utterly vacant... we are Zen masters." Ed Byrne

 

[FlyingTeaPot]

My specialty is being extremely lazy, or as I like to call it, ' Working Smart '.

 

[Noaidi]

This was posted somewhere else on the forums but i felt it was topical.

"Don't ever ask us 'what are you thinking' because 90% of the time the answer is a big fat nothing. Never underestimate a man's ability to be completely and utterly vacant... we are Zen masters." Ed Byrne

Very true!

 

[Mathematician]

In pursuit of a BA in both Social Studies and Physics; my minor is Math and Science Education. I have a special interest in cosmology, the history of science, and the impact of student-led class structures.

I've also been told I'm very good at partying hard whether at a house, bar, club, or rave.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Professionally, I'm a civil engineer.

In terms of hobbies, I'm getting decent in iaido, the best martial art that nobody's ever heard of. I'm currently ikkyu (the equivalent of brown belt in other disciplines, though we don't wear badges of rank).

I also have a passion for juggling and fire spinning, but due to some coordination issues i have had from birth i really suck at them.

Heh... fire spinning sounds like the sort of thing someone shouldn't want to do if he sucks at it.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

AA in English

BA in Religion

MA in Biblical Interpretation

Doctor of Philosophy in the Interpretation of the New Testament and Early Christian Texts (ABD)

 

[lunakilo]

My specialty is surfing at work while pretending to develope software.

I once upon a time studied physics and have a Master degree to show for it.

 

[tumbleweed41]

Hospitality Management
Baker
Chef
Bartender
Brewer
Certified Pool and Spa Operator
Boiler Technician

Biology Student

 

[ninerbuff]

Mine is in Fitness and Health. Well versed in Kinesiology and body mechanics. As a personal trainer I a very good a motivation.

 

[Madhuri]

I'm in my final year of university doing a double degree with majors in HRM (business), Psychology and Sociology.

My two main hobbies are Latin dancing and reading/collecting fiction novels.

 

[Madhuri]

My specialty is being extremely lazy, or as I like to call it, ' Working Smart '.

Haha, very good! My speciality is procrastination. I think our personalities are compatible! :yes:

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

I'm in my final year of university doing a double degree with majors in HRM (business), Psychology and Sociology.

Nice! Mrs. Penguin is an HR manager, and my sister is wrapping up her Master's degree in psychology.