thomasng Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 This afternoon, I recieved a delivery card from Canada Post, and I was so excited at the thought of recieving the Ti IWC GST I had ordered from Craytonic a week ago. Instead, when I went to pick up the letter, I found out it was not a package, but a simple envelope from the University of Toronto sent by registered mail on Monday. I tore open the envelope in excitement, and lo behold, my life has changed! I have been approved for PhD studies in Management and Economics at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto this coming September 2007. I sent my application in early, and I was surprised that I had already recieved an offer, as the application deadline was January 2 I think. Dreams in life do come true if you work hard towards them (that was the motto of my high school "Success through hard work") and that is what I have learned from all this. Now I hope I can join the faculty of the University of Toronto after graduation from the PhD, and slowly work my way up to professor. These were the qualifications I had: - Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score of 42 out of 45 - "A" average in all 4 years of undergraduate studies in Commerce at the University of Toronto - "A-" average in 2 years of MBA study at The University of Western Ontario - 10 years work experience in Finance/Accounting - Chartered Accountant professional designation. - Thorough involvement in the community and volunteer experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 that is awesome , congrats and study hard and make all the money u can and enjoy life while u r at it joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 That's great, you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollyPolly Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congradulations!! Your motto from your High School days has sure paid handsomly. Learning all the lessons of life takes a life time. It sure is nice to see other people take pride in their academic achivements. I work in an enviornment that forces learning to take precedence to actually having face time in the office. When I am on U of T. campus I'll look for an IWC on a wrist, and maybe we'll chat. Best of luck with your impending studies. R.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 These were the qualifications I had: - Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score of 42 out of 45 - "A" average in all 4 years of undergraduate studies in Commerce at the University of Toronto - "A-" average in 2 years of MBA study at The University of Western Ontario - 10 years work experience in Finance/Accounting - Chartered Accountant professional designation. - Thorough involvement in the community and volunteer experience I mean is there a Uni anywhere that knock back these qualifications? Congratulations Thomas and all the best for the future Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Aye, good luck to you!! Exciting times.....Doctor Thomas....has a nice ring to it. You may need to change your forum name in a few years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 :band1: Congratulations :band1: All the best from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats, Admin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats man! My wife is working towards her PhD in Philosophy, just finishing up her Masters. You've got a long road still ahead, but with your credentials it looks like you'll do great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats! Hopefully the GST will show up soon. I mailed the 127 I sold the same day and it was just delivered today.... @#%#$# USPS and their government holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats Best, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Great News, Thomas. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Good on you Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethecat Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I forsee a future for you that includes a research dissertation on price elasticity for newly released replica watches..... Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congratulations Admin... By your qualifications, you surely deserve every bit back for the hard work you've put in!! Good Luck and godspeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Instead, when I went to pick up the letter, I found out it was not a package, but a simple envelope from the University of Toronto sent by registered mail on Monday. I tore open the envelope in excitement, and lo behold, my life has changed! Boom! Fortune favours the brave. Congratulations, I bet you're glad you turned down the job in London now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats Admin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Soon to be Dr. Admin. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 When dreams meet with reality - what a rush - earned success is the best success - it is yours and can never be taken away from you - best of everything to you in your new endevour !!!!!! This afternoon, I recieved a delivery card from Canada Post, and I was so excited at the thought of recieving the Ti IWC GST I had ordered from Craytonic a week ago. Instead, when I went to pick up the letter, I found out it was not a package, but a simple envelope from the University of Toronto sent by registered mail on Monday. I tore open the envelope in excitement, and lo behold, my life has changed! I have been approved for PhD studies in Management and Economics at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto this coming September 2007. I sent my application in early, and I was surprised that I had already recieved an offer, as the application deadline was January 2 I think. Dreams in life do come true if you work hard towards them (that was the motto of my high school "Success through hard work") and that is what I have learned from all this. Now I hope I can join the faculty of the University of Toronto after graduation from the PhD, and slowly work my way up to professor. These were the qualifications I had: - Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score of 42 out of 45 - "A" average in all 4 years of undergraduate studies in Commerce at the University of Toronto - "A-" average in 2 years of MBA study at The University of Western Ontario - 10 years work experience in Finance/Accounting - Chartered Accountant professional designation. - Thorough involvement in the community and volunteer experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perini Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Congrats Admin! You took a bold decision, I am glad that you have been accepted as a PhD student at a top university. I agree so much with Raijor: "earned success is the best success". I am also an academic noob, I recently finished a Physics PhD and now I am a postdoc doing full-time research in theoretical physics. I can understand very well your joy and your excitement about the future. There are lots of ways to try and make a difference in this world, being an academic is a beautiful way of doing so: the work is both analytical and creative, you enjoy a big deal of freedom and you have the opportunity to contribute to human progress in a meaningful way. I hope that you cope well with the long hours and the stress of the PhD and that you will be very happy with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Admin, You know a lot about watches You know a lot about finance and economics. But in my opinion you have a handle on even greater lessons about life by following your heart instincts rather than simply the dollar (or pound). Follow your hearts desire, and therein find prosperity, happiness, and fulfillment. I wish all of these things for you, friend Admin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks for all of your warm compliments and congratulations. Everyone here really does bring a smile to my face everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Congrats, You forgot your best qualification is you went over 1000 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Nicely done Admin, that's great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Congratulations Admin. Hopefully, you will achieve everything you want! You deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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