The one thing I learned VERY quickly at GIT was that most monsters, with few exceptions, were very nice, helpful and willing to teach and share. This was back in 1988 when I was the hotshot in my little group of friends. Going to M.I. for a year truly shattered that image and any ego bull{censored} I may have harbored at that time. It was a truly humbling experience and was probably the most valuable lesson I learned there.