WOW You guys started so young I'm 25 and have only been playing around with maya for like 5 1/2 months now. I still feel like a little kid too !!! And dont worry about that whole nerd thing dude its like Bill Gates said " Be nice to nerds someday you will be working for one" You should be stocked that you have found an interest in something of value at such a yound age. There are a lot of people out there who are twenty thirty or even older who dont have a lot if interest in anything. Be grateful, learn and as Jay said show of your work!!