User:TechnoWriter

=About Me=

I am a nutrition student at The University of Minnesota. I am currently taking a technical and professional writing course (WRIT 3562W) for which I will be working on a writing book text. I think its a good idea for us to make a wiki to replace the textbook for this writing class because I feel that the textbook industry is full of greedy scoundrels who have no sympathy for the college student. I enjoy nothing more than saving students money from these companies. I only wish that I didn't have to buy the book to make the wiki and that I could sell it back at the end of the semester.

Hobbies
I enjoy biking and camping during the summer and I avidly ski in the winter. I love skiing so much that I am going to spend my spring break somewhere cold so that I can ski. I see no point in spending money on a vacation where there is nothing to do but lay around and drink. I prefer to relax with some drinks after a day of skiing on a rad mountain like Mt Bachelor. Check out Mt Bachelor for yourself if you don't believe me Mt Bachelor.

Qualifications
I have a little bit of background in technical writing from taking various college science courses. I also have an associates degree so I have taken several writing and literature courses. In addition to my academic background I have worked for several years as a chef. I find the culinary arts to be very rewarding and fun after all it is the only art that you can taste... Or at least that tastes good. I also like the fast-paced cutthroat atmosphere that the kitchen offers. There is often no time to be overly kind or caring but after a shift everyone goes back to being super calm, cool people who get along well and have lots of fun.

Interests
As my major implies I am interested in nutrition and dietetics. I am also interested in sports. Upon graduation I hope to work as a nutritional adviser for a sports team or club. I would ideally like to work with endurance athletes as they have the most specific and specialized nutrition requirements. I find it interesting that what you put into the human body really affects its output ability.