I just lost my 4.0 GPA

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @marcedouard421
    @marcedouard421 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    In my perspective this just shows that you were pushing yourself! You didn’t take the easy way out and take pride in that because most people don’t go above and beyond.

  • @TranquilSeaOfMath
    @TranquilSeaOfMath 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    One way or another, it sounds like you are learning, even beyond the classroom. Life experience is important. A 4.0 is an achievement, but what is your goal? The A- you scored was a respectable grade itself. I liked having a high GPA in grad school but didn't focus on it as an undergrad. I didn't leave either with a 4.0. In grad school, going to the library and learning beyond the class is important. Best wishes.

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Great point! Thanks for the advice. I agree that learning is more important than GPA. Best of luck in your studies as well!

  • @lukephillips7239
    @lukephillips7239 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember having a similar feeling when I graduated. I thought that taking a physics degree would give me a satisfying understanding of physics but in reality that couldn't be further from the truth. I got a perfect score on my quantum exam but really I understand practically nothing about quantum physics. I learned then not to conflait degrees or grades with actual education. Now I study physics as a hobby and honestly being self directed and having a greater focus on conceptual understanding has allowed me to learn much faster. Solving problems is important and helpful but I think academia overemphasises it because it's something you can test easily and thus compare students. In reality being able to solve physics problems and understanding physics do not line up exactly even though they overlap.
    I'm personally inspired by your passion and dedication to math and physics and I think you should feel proud of yourself for finally reaching your limit. It's not about our GPA it's about pushing ourselves to be the best we can be.

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment ! Yea its really a tough but powerful realization we all have to face, and Im really glad you are motivated to learn physics on your own!!

  • @kiwikiwi2483
    @kiwikiwi2483 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hey dude I'm so sorry :(
    Please don't let this get you down though just from this video I can tell you are a hardworking and intelligent individual. This loss here does not define you. What matters is how you push forward after this. I just know you're gonna accomplish great things within this life :)

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much for the support! I wish you the best in your studies.

  • @dechair3113
    @dechair3113 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure", aka Goodhart's Law is something I've always kept in mind. Your gpa is a measure of your understanding of the course material, but now it has become something that you must pursue at all costs. But hey, now that you've recognized this you can actually pursue what really matters to you. Insight is always difficult to find but you only had to take a 0.07 hit to your gpa :)

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly! Thats the main reason why I posted this video... I feel like I learned a valuable life lesson in what really matters when it comes to learning.

  • @lateatnight4788
    @lateatnight4788 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Was watching a video on the densiest place in the world, had to put a pause on that and watch this due to how relatable this is

  • @henryschoon7816
    @henryschoon7816 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i dropped out of college with a 1.8 so i think you're doing pretty good

  • @dartagnan3884
    @dartagnan3884 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Could be wrong bro but aren't real and complex analysis and pdes (which you normally find alongside odes in most comprehensive diffeq courses) all undergrad courses.

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes I have taken them at the undergrad and grad level! Most core topics like these are covered at both levels

  • @ooolivers-iqp
    @ooolivers-iqp 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey, I just came across your channel and wanted to say that your profile is truly inspiring. I’m a non-STEM major, but I’m currently taking non-degree coursework in both linear algebra and analysis because I’ve always had a passion for mathematics and am curious to explore this path. Like you, my semester has been packed with courses, and it has sometimes felt more about getting an A than truly learning the material on a deeper level. Unfortunately, a lack of time and perhaps the stress it caused resulted in an A- in one course, but I believe the experience helped me grow tremendously.
    Honestly, I’ve realized that the grade often comes naturally if you’re genuinely interested and willing to dive into the topics. On the other hand, studying solely for a grade tends to distance you from mastering the subject.
    I’m not entirely sure what the point of this comment is, but I just wanted to share my experience since I find your situation so relatable.
    While I’m here, I figured I’d ask; what’s your approach to studying math? I’m still new to the field and trying to figure out what works best. Math feels so different from something like finance, where the study strategies aren’t really the same.
    Right now, my process is pretty basic: I just sit down with a textbook, a pen, and some paper, and work through the chapters step by step. I try out the examples and do some exercises as I go. When I hit a wall, I’ll either switch topics, call it a day, or try again the next day. If I’m still stuck, I usually turn to TH-cam or online lectures (since I can’t always make it to my actual lectures because of overlaps).
    Anyway, I’d love to hear how you go about studying math. Any advice?

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for sharing! Super relatable. My advice would be dependent on level. Usually when you are first learning calculus or maybe linear algebra I would recommend using MIT OCW and following the structure of a course. However after you have taken say calculus, linear algebra, ODE in a course/online course setting, then I would shift focus towards reading textbooks and solving exercises (say 5 interesting exercises per chapter). At this stage you need to prioritize consistency in your study schedule and make very specific weekly reading goals. Then check your solutions to the exercises against online solutions if they exist. Typically it is nice to check out a couple different textbooks to figure out the writing style that you like best.

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Your current study schedule sounds really good though!! Definitely keep up the good work. Make sure you set specific goals for your reading and dont let perfection be the enemy of progress.

    • @ooolivers-iqp
      @ooolivers-iqp 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@oceansofmath thanks for the feedback!! Much appreciated and will definitely take your advice into consideration

  • @darealsherlock8026
    @darealsherlock8026 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey m8,
    This is gonna be goofy, especially because I just made my IB choices for high school (hopefully the schedule doesn't kill me, HL maths + HL physics + HL chem 🥶), so I can't really even be talking about the level of hard work you've been doing. However, I get what you mean about just "following the motions" and not really understanding anything. I feel like I'm pressured into focusing on the grade because I'm worried about making it to uni, but recently, I've realised that I should forget what the damn number says. Are you smarter after that class? Have you become better, even if the number says otherwise? Thats the question I should really be asking myself, and its helpful to see that I'm not just coping about the mediocre grades, and that theres other people coming to similar conclusions.
    Good luck dude. We roll with the punches, thug it out an all o that. Godspeed.

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the thoughful and excellent comment! I totally agree. That shows a lot of maturity on your end. Also, those 3 subjects are my personal favorites, so I must say your schedule is totally awesome!!! But probably will be super hard. It seems like you are learning for the right reasons. Good luck in your studies, friend!

  • @EMETRL
    @EMETRL 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ah, 23 seconds in, I know why this video was recommended to me. If there's any other BobbyBroccoli watchers out there, it seems youtube thinks we actually care about Utah.

  • @MinorCarAccident
    @MinorCarAccident 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    you should drop out at this point tbh it's all over for you

  • @Jonathonson
    @Jonathonson 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s okay, it happens.

  • @BapTap1
    @BapTap1 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ive been doing music studies in both jazz and orchestra and im also taking mostly 10th grade courses even though im in ninth grade and ive been trying to make my grades perfect so that i can get a scholarship to whatever music collage i want to graduate from. But i havent decided on what collage/university i want to go to. So my question is does it really matter what college/university i go to or should i not worry about it as much as i am?

    • @oceansofmath
      @oceansofmath  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Awesome!! Its great you have found a passion for music. This is not my field of experience so my opinion is definitely not the best here, but as a general rule of thumb, Most schools are probably good enough to provide the framework to teach you how to learn. What matters more is that you care about learning and the topic you pursue. Finding the right major and topic that you feel truly motivated by is crucial, and it seems as though you have found this in music!! Just dont let the grade be the marker of your success. Grades are more like a chore that needs to get done due to society expectations. Success comes from within.

    • @TWIM4ME
      @TWIM4ME 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It depends...a good school is mostly about networking and if you want to perform professionally with other people among your peers or getting in some orchestra where it's super competitive.
      For the actual content...nah, i doubt you'll be learning qualitatively that much differently, no matter what school you choose.

  • @mike2207
    @mike2207 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wouldn’t sweat it man. I feel that above a certain threshold the law of diminishing returns starts to take affect in terms of GPA, atleast for undergraduate school. Is a 3.9 student that much smarter than a 3.8? Is an employer going to draw conclusions from that 0.1 difference? Probably not, at that point theyd start looking at other stuff on the resume.