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Posted by matty on May-10-2008 14:54:

Grad school choices

Due to multiple knee operations i have recently decided to retire from pro volleyball and go back to school

I applied to two schools and was accepted at both, U of Victoria and Western.

As thrilled as i am about both, I'm having a very difficult time deciding where to go.

I love Victoria and everything about, the lifestyle, pace, the outdoors, etc etc. Plus, my sister is out there doing her PhD and one of my best buds as well.

At Western, however, I would be working on research that is more relevant and up my ally.

What would YOU do?

Posted by me@t k@tie on May-10-2008 14:59:

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At Western, however, I would be working on research that is more relevant and up my ally.

Your answer is there.

Posted by matty on May-10-2008 15:04:

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Originally posted by me@t k@tie
Your answer is there.

Your right, I think I'm just looking for reasons to go out west

Posted by misslexxus on May-10-2008 16:14:

You can always have the West Coast lifestyle later but right now concentrate on your career path.

Posted by dEsidEL on May-10-2008 18:43:

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Originally posted by misslexxus
You can always have the West Coast lifestyle later but right now concentrate on your career path.

+1

Posted by Abercrombie on May-10-2008 19:06:

Re: Grad school choices

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Originally posted by matty

What would YOU do?

Post pictures of female volleyball players

Posted by me@t k@tie on May-10-2008 22:16:

By the way, what was wrong with your knees that required surgery?

Posted by Tordan on May-10-2008 22:43:

I'd pick Western.

Posted by me@t k@tie on May-10-2008 22:49:

Isn't Western pretty much a party school anyway? I've heard stories about Western.

Posted by matty on May-11-2008 00:12:

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Originally posted by me@t k@tie
By the way, what was wrong with your knees that required surgery?

I had my 5th operation last month. 2 ACL reconstructions and meniscal repairs. I now lack a lateral meniscus, have a hole in my cartilage the size of a quarter and may need another ACL reconstruction.

Still hoping to qualify for the olympics in beach volley!!

Posted by rabbitjoker on May-11-2008 00:23:

Both are good options. We coast might be better for beach.

Posted by Skipper on May-11-2008 02:05:

What is the program you're going in to? "Graduate" studies is an enormous category!

I just wrapped up my fifth year at western. (undergrad + 1 yr masters) I've actually spent more of my life living in london than I have in TO! London is a great university town and western is a fantastic place to both study and party. If you have any other specific questions about western, fire away!

Posted by matty on May-11-2008 14:51:

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Originally posted by Skipper
What is the program you're going in to? "Graduate" studies is an enormous category!

I just wrapped up my fifth year at western. (undergrad + 1 yr masters) I've actually spent more of my life living in london than I have in TO! London is a great university town and western is a fantastic place to both study and party. If you have any other specific questions about western, fire away!

Sweet, i'll be doing Earth Sciences (aka Geology).

I visited the campus about a month ago and it seemed nice. Great facilities! What does a reasonable place go for, rent wise?

Posted by matty on May-11-2008 14:54:

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Both are good options. We coast might be better for beach.

Believe it or no but the beach volleyball scene is very weak out west in Canada. Lots of good players but they all come here to toronto to train.

Very surprising considering the potential length of a training season is much longer then it is here, and they have all the nice beaches!

Posted by dEsidEL on May-11-2008 18:49:

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Originally posted by matty
Believe it or no but the beach volleyball scene is very weak out west in Canada. Lots of good players but they all come here to toronto to train.

Very surprising considering the potential length of a training season is much longer then it is here, and they have all the nice beaches!

sounds like u need to hear over there and start up a training camp program or academy. and lemme know when you do

ps. when and where are the London 2012 qualifiers held? is it the nationals again like last year at Ashbridges?

Posted by matty on May-11-2008 20:58:

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Originally posted by dEsidEL

sounds like u need to hear over there and start up a training camp program or academy. and lemme know when you do

ps. when and where are the London 2012 qualifiers held? is it the nationals again like last year at Ashbridges?

Forget the west coast bro, we should set something up in Spain

As far as qualifying, its all based on your world ranking. Top 24 teams qualify (limit of two per country). Ranking is determined by your top 8 finishes on the FIVB tour. I'm starting up in June, hitting at least 3 or 4 tourneys this summer.

I wish qualifying was based on nationals, you'd be the first getting tickets to Beijing