skipro101 0 #1 November 5, 2003 So here I sit having spent over 5k on AFF/license training and new gear and on the verge of getting lower than a C- in a course that is required for me major (with a test tomorrow that I should be studying for) and im surfing the dropzone.com forums and just bought a skydive t-shirt. im afraid im going to end up like the people who live in trailers at the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 November 5, 2003 Quoteim afraid im going to end up like the people who live in trailers at the dz. Some of the people living in trailers at the DZ have more than you and I could ever imagine. I can think of worse problems. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #3 November 5, 2003 Yeah, really. I could think of worse things:P I thought about getting a trailer and living at a dz, but dammit, got.. to.. finish... college.. *sigh*. Hey, I hear ya. I've got a Calculus test tomorrow that i'm *almost* ready for, and a Chem test next Monday that i'm fearing like the plague. And, here I sit, typing away. Sometimes I wish they'd ban my IP from this site. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygrl70 0 #4 November 5, 2003 And why would yo ube afraid of that?? Some of my closest friends on the DZ live in those trailers and happen to be some of the most awsome people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. It's so great to get away from the people in your life who are worried about the "things"....new houses, new cars, their big movie screen televisions. DAMMIT...I wanna live in the trailers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipro101 0 #5 November 5, 2003 QuoteYeah, really. I could think of worse things:P I thought about getting a trailer and living at a dz, but dammit, got.. to.. finish... college.. *sigh*. Hey, I hear ya. I've got a Calculus test tomorrow that i'm *almost* ready for, and a Chem test next Monday that i'm fearing like the plague. And, here I sit, typing away. Sometimes I wish they'd ban my IP from this site. Angela. haha, you know how im feeling then! I didnt even mention the Chem test this friday for me and the Diff EQ test this upcomming monday! someone shoot me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #6 November 5, 2003 *bam* j/k good luck on ur tests! :p angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 November 5, 2003 I'm *still* at A&M, been in school since fall of '98. At this point I really wouldn't mind being one of those guys that lives on the DZ. What have I learned in school? Well, I got my Coach rating and a tandem rating. The rest of that stuff? Eh, fuck it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #8 November 5, 2003 I had a few friends who quit college because it interfered with their skydiving. Most of them are more successful than I am. One of them was a three time World Champion and he owns a drop zone. If I'd only known. I quit skydiving because it was interfering with college....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinmedic 0 #9 November 5, 2003 Hey, I would have to say im in the same boat as you guys. I have a C++ test tomorrow and a Orgo Chem test Thursday, but right now im working on financing my rig and the next few jumps. It sure as hell is addicting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinjackflash 0 #10 November 5, 2003 Quoteim afraid im going to end up like the people who live in trailers at the dz. What? Happy? It's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PROGRESSIVE 0 #11 November 5, 2003 I spent a ton of money towards my education. In the beginning, right after high school I went to a tech school in Minnesota, trying to learn mechanical drafting and design. My mind however, was on the up coming jumpmaster certification course, followed by many demos, compliments of "The Freedom Flyers Parachute Team" and jumping at any opportunity I had. I went to a Junior college after tech school to begin to try to learn what I should have learned in high school, such as simple algebra, but again my head was in the clouds. All I could think about was the up coming demos, AFF courses, teaching skydiving, etc. (I never learned anything in high school because at 16 I began to jump out of airplanes (1979)). I finally went to the University of Minnesota, compliments of a rich great aunt that I didn't know. I used her money one summer and went to Roger Nelson's Freak Brothers Convention (1982?) Shortly after, I dropped out of college. The bottom line is I spent a lot of money towards an education that I never really wanted, and never got. I could have spent it in skydiving and would have been happier. PS: I finally got my college degree...in accounting. My job now...insurance claims. Go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites michaelflying 0 #12 November 5, 2003 i wish i could end up in a trailer at a DZwww.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #13 November 5, 2003 Well, my MBA prepared me for a good job at the dropzone as an AFF-I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SAMPLEKSample 0 #14 November 5, 2003 ha, is there an energy in the air or what? I was just replying to the taking a break b/c im in grad school and trying to master more than one thing in my life. Why is it sometimes one or the other, or all or nothing? Is it truth or an issue of control, or....??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kaerock 1 #15 November 5, 2003 I've got an idea: Switch majors...to skydiving. You laugh, but hear me out. Several years ago while I was in school, and getting loans and grant money to fund my education, some fellow skydivers and I came with a brilliant idea. If the DZ could formulate a several year skydiving course that would say, prepare you to be a professional skydiver, and then get accreditation for the program, you'd be able to major in skydiving. You could get financial aid for it, some kind of degree (ratings, licenses). People do it for airplane pilots, why not skydving? Imagine getting a state or federal grant to skydive...scholarships too! -R You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shmali 0 #16 November 5, 2003 Pinch me i'm dreaming... OUCH not really. ------------------------------- you'd be able to major in skydiving ------------------------------- Hehe that would probably be that best 'schooling' I ever had. Get paid to learn to jump or so Pineappe Death Juice, If you have to ask you'd rather not know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skipro101 0 #17 November 5, 2003 QuoteI've got an idea: Switch majors...to skydiving. You laugh, but hear me out. Several years ago while I was in school, and getting loans and grant money to fund my education, some fellow skydivers and I came with a brilliant idea. If the DZ could formulate a several year skydiving course that would say, prepare you to be a professional skydiver, and then get accreditation for the program, you'd be able to major in skydiving. You could get financial aid for it, some kind of degree (ratings, licenses). People do it for airplane pilots, why not skydving? Imagine getting a state or federal grant to skydive...scholarships too! -R Now THAT is dreaming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites twnsnd 1 #18 November 5, 2003 You're gonna be " Livin in a van down by the river!" -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Windwalker 0 #19 November 5, 2003 Skydiving school. It's been done. http://www.skydiving.co.nz/skydiving-career.php To bad. Last time I checked it looked like a non turbine dropzone. Does anywone know about this place? I'm more than a bit skeptical. ------------------------------------------------------- Windwalker Whatever doesn't kill me, just makes me cry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dropoutdave 0 #20 November 5, 2003 My aim is to be living in one of those trailers and hopefully within a year I could be there. Fingers crossed! ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #21 November 5, 2003 focus on school. finish school. the sky will be there when you're done, I promise! and school will let you land a good job, which means more $$ for jumping! It will work out better for you in the long run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boxerboy 0 #22 November 5, 2003 Hey I am living in one of those trailers. And its great. I take my house to whereever I want to jump, hang out as long as I want then move on to the next dz. And I dont have to worry about driving home after the end of the jump day beers. All in all I wouldn't want it any other way."A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #23 November 5, 2003 QuoteI'm *still* at A&M, been in school since fall of '98. At this point I really wouldn't mind being one of those guys that lives on the DZ. What have I learned in school? Well, I got my Coach rating and a tandem rating. The rest of that stuff? Eh, fuck it. You learned the number one lesson in skydiving ...how to make money off skydiving. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites samhussey 0 #24 November 5, 2003 They were advertising this in the uk Mag, so I'd hope it was reputable. No guarantee though, but from the website it looks like something good to do for a year. Maybe after I'm done at uni... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BikerBabe 0 #25 November 5, 2003 One of my friends and a fellow skydiver is a professor at Ohio State. He also set up and teaches a skydiving course, for credit! http://www.service.ohio-state.edu/students/skydiving/Templates/course.htmlNever meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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jumpinjackflash 0 #10 November 5, 2003 Quoteim afraid im going to end up like the people who live in trailers at the dz. What? Happy? It's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROGRESSIVE 0 #11 November 5, 2003 I spent a ton of money towards my education. In the beginning, right after high school I went to a tech school in Minnesota, trying to learn mechanical drafting and design. My mind however, was on the up coming jumpmaster certification course, followed by many demos, compliments of "The Freedom Flyers Parachute Team" and jumping at any opportunity I had. I went to a Junior college after tech school to begin to try to learn what I should have learned in high school, such as simple algebra, but again my head was in the clouds. All I could think about was the up coming demos, AFF courses, teaching skydiving, etc. (I never learned anything in high school because at 16 I began to jump out of airplanes (1979)). I finally went to the University of Minnesota, compliments of a rich great aunt that I didn't know. I used her money one summer and went to Roger Nelson's Freak Brothers Convention (1982?) Shortly after, I dropped out of college. The bottom line is I spent a lot of money towards an education that I never really wanted, and never got. I could have spent it in skydiving and would have been happier. PS: I finally got my college degree...in accounting. My job now...insurance claims. Go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #12 November 5, 2003 i wish i could end up in a trailer at a DZwww.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #13 November 5, 2003 Well, my MBA prepared me for a good job at the dropzone as an AFF-I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAMPLEKSample 0 #14 November 5, 2003 ha, is there an energy in the air or what? I was just replying to the taking a break b/c im in grad school and trying to master more than one thing in my life. Why is it sometimes one or the other, or all or nothing? Is it truth or an issue of control, or....??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #15 November 5, 2003 I've got an idea: Switch majors...to skydiving. You laugh, but hear me out. Several years ago while I was in school, and getting loans and grant money to fund my education, some fellow skydivers and I came with a brilliant idea. If the DZ could formulate a several year skydiving course that would say, prepare you to be a professional skydiver, and then get accreditation for the program, you'd be able to major in skydiving. You could get financial aid for it, some kind of degree (ratings, licenses). People do it for airplane pilots, why not skydving? Imagine getting a state or federal grant to skydive...scholarships too! -R You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmali 0 #16 November 5, 2003 Pinch me i'm dreaming... OUCH not really. ------------------------------- you'd be able to major in skydiving ------------------------------- Hehe that would probably be that best 'schooling' I ever had. Get paid to learn to jump or so Pineappe Death Juice, If you have to ask you'd rather not know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipro101 0 #17 November 5, 2003 QuoteI've got an idea: Switch majors...to skydiving. You laugh, but hear me out. Several years ago while I was in school, and getting loans and grant money to fund my education, some fellow skydivers and I came with a brilliant idea. If the DZ could formulate a several year skydiving course that would say, prepare you to be a professional skydiver, and then get accreditation for the program, you'd be able to major in skydiving. You could get financial aid for it, some kind of degree (ratings, licenses). People do it for airplane pilots, why not skydving? Imagine getting a state or federal grant to skydive...scholarships too! -R Now THAT is dreaming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #18 November 5, 2003 You're gonna be " Livin in a van down by the river!" -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windwalker 0 #19 November 5, 2003 Skydiving school. It's been done. http://www.skydiving.co.nz/skydiving-career.php To bad. Last time I checked it looked like a non turbine dropzone. Does anywone know about this place? I'm more than a bit skeptical. ------------------------------------------------------- Windwalker Whatever doesn't kill me, just makes me cry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #20 November 5, 2003 My aim is to be living in one of those trailers and hopefully within a year I could be there. Fingers crossed! ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #21 November 5, 2003 focus on school. finish school. the sky will be there when you're done, I promise! and school will let you land a good job, which means more $$ for jumping! It will work out better for you in the long run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxerboy 0 #22 November 5, 2003 Hey I am living in one of those trailers. And its great. I take my house to whereever I want to jump, hang out as long as I want then move on to the next dz. And I dont have to worry about driving home after the end of the jump day beers. All in all I wouldn't want it any other way."A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #23 November 5, 2003 QuoteI'm *still* at A&M, been in school since fall of '98. At this point I really wouldn't mind being one of those guys that lives on the DZ. What have I learned in school? Well, I got my Coach rating and a tandem rating. The rest of that stuff? Eh, fuck it. You learned the number one lesson in skydiving ...how to make money off skydiving. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samhussey 0 #24 November 5, 2003 They were advertising this in the uk Mag, so I'd hope it was reputable. No guarantee though, but from the website it looks like something good to do for a year. Maybe after I'm done at uni... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #25 November 5, 2003 One of my friends and a fellow skydiver is a professor at Ohio State. He also set up and teaches a skydiving course, for credit! http://www.service.ohio-state.edu/students/skydiving/Templates/course.htmlNever meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
