You're very right! That first test in a STEM course is often the big wake-up call as to whether one is behind or on top of things. Those first few weeks in January after New Year's and before classes begin is another golden opportunity to study ahead on some of the things you'll be covering that new semester.
You are a personification of what I'm struggling with. I'd like to hope there's a way to bring fun and childlikeness to serious adult world things like academia and business. The systems don't want to be adolized, the seriousness cannot stand goofiness. Sadness for me. But the message you're sending to pick up the slack is a good one. Always be helping how you can. Nice
Practice problems, practice problems practice problems. Calc is weird at first but do enough problems and you’ll get it. Also talk in class and go to office hours whenever you can.
@@connorhall8463 Will do man! I just need to ask more questions on top of more questions. I sit in this room with other students who aspire to be engineers and I assume they’re the best. I need to assume I know nothing at all regardless and keep the questions going.
The most important thing anyone can do to improve their academic situation is to take 100% ownership of their own learning process. My academic success improved exponentially when I realized that it was not the teacher’s or the professor’s responsibility to make me learn anything. If you are going to succeed in a STEM field, you must act as if everything depends on you--because, ultimately, it does. For example, there were some courses in college where I had already mastered four chapters of material before the first day of class. This is the kind of initiative you must be taking if you want to get ahead in difficult math, science, and engineering fields. Just keeping it real, folks. Good luck!
Hello! I'm a new subscriber here and have been enjoying a lot of the content on the channel. I really like how you made a comparison at 28:25 with weightlifting and maths as I think these two subjects are more closely related than we think. When you go to the gym, the first few weeks suck. Your muscles ache, you don't see any progress, and seriously doubt if you're exercising correctly. If you keep up the good work, however, the small progress you were making builds up to give you major results. It's the same with maths. You'll reach problems that are difficult and can only be understood through rigorous practice. You'll think you're not making any progress when in reality you are but the progress is just too small to see. Keep practicing, keep pushing, and that progress will build to the major results that will inspire you to continue. Cheers!
I am not here to make friends lol. It is a fair exchange. I give you my experience to help you in your life and you do nothing to support my work. haha. Someday you will do a job and someone will say "I don't like you but you do good work. I am going to continue letting you work for free."
I’m 39 with a wife and two young kids, I’m also a junior at a university. Balancing family time and studying is insanely difficult and I usually sacrifice studying to be there for my kids. Every time I gain momentum a kid gets sick, hurt, or whatever.
I can only imagine how challenging that must be, balancing family and academics. It’s tough, but being there for your family is just as important as your studies. Hang in there, and remember it’s okay to ask for help or adjust your pace when needed-you’re doing something incredible for both yourself and your family! P.S. For a limited time, get "The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Math and Physics" plus lifetime access to all my PDF eBooks in this one-time offer as I promote my new TH-cam channel-don't miss out! All Subjects and Crash Course (BONUS Access Code to Download all PDF books) payhip.com/b/aw0b9 Thanks for being a fan of my work! Author Jonathan David
Hello I've been watching your videos and I was wondering does this apply to all degrees ? I'm doing general studies and I feel like I don't have a direction
I would say that it does apply to all studies however I hated the general stuff and it was on tooth pulling experience just to get through it so to each their own when it comes to that stuff. The good thing is, though everybody has to do pretty much the same course as the first couple years you got plenty of time to figure out a major. Just do your best to stay focused
@@authorjond also I'm scared and afraid of going out the only time I go out is when I have class . I'm scared to speak because I feel like I will be judged and im shaky.
@@brandontheartist9086therapy, working out, and other avenues of building confidence in yourself. The problem isn’t college or people, it’s your lack of confidence in your abilities. You need to work on that
Hey Author Jonathan David, I hope all is well with you. Quick question that other college students could possibly be wondering as well ----- How does dropping a course affect your transcript, do colleges, employers tend to inspect it? Thank you very much in advance.
From my experience, those who complain about their professors and say “I don’t learn from the book”, “I’m not good at taking exams…” end up failing You got to learn how to learn! Treat colleges if it were a job and you’ll be become employable. Treat college as if it is high school, and you’ll go back to school when you graduate. If you’re interested in getting some formula books or crash courses, check out my library of books. Your support helps this channel stay alive! payhip.com/authorjond
I want to be an engineer, but I need some serious advice on how to go about it. Currently I am about algebra 1 level in math. I didn’t get the chance to go to school like most people did, but I did graduate with a GED. Looking at the course prerequisites I need to be at calculus 1 and physics has to be up there as well. I work full time and support myself. So with that information how can I catch up my mathematical and physics knowledge within 2 months because I start in the spring. Thanks for your videos man. I’ve checked out a few now.
You're very right! That first test in a STEM course is often the big wake-up call as to whether one is behind or on top of things. Those first few weeks in January after New Year's and before classes begin is another golden opportunity to study ahead on some of the things you'll be covering that new semester.
Absolutely!
You are a personification of what I'm struggling with. I'd like to hope there's a way to bring fun and childlikeness to serious adult world things like academia and business. The systems don't want to be adolized, the seriousness cannot stand goofiness. Sadness for me.
But the message you're sending to pick up the slack is a good one. Always be helping how you can. Nice
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I love to listen to your videos while I study; thanks!
same
Glad you like them!
really interesting. glad to see as a struggling freshman doing aerospace engineering
An engineer does things for other people
Started Calculus this semester and I definitely need to just sit down and love the process of studying the curriculum as a whole.
You got this!
Practice problems, practice problems practice problems. Calc is weird at first but do enough problems and you’ll get it. Also talk in class and go to office hours whenever you can.
@@connorhall8463 Will do man! I just need to ask more questions on top of more questions. I sit in this room with other students who aspire to be engineers and I assume they’re the best. I need to assume I know nothing at all regardless and keep the questions going.
Live it love it be it!
The most important thing anyone can do to improve their academic situation is to take 100% ownership of their own learning process. My academic success improved exponentially when I realized that it was not the teacher’s or the professor’s responsibility to make me learn anything. If you are going to succeed in a STEM field, you must act as if everything depends on you--because, ultimately, it does. For example, there were some courses in college where I had already mastered four chapters of material before the first day of class. This is the kind of initiative you must be taking if you want to get ahead in difficult math, science, and engineering fields. Just keeping it real, folks. Good luck!
I agree! Thanks for sharing!
Jonathan
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Hello! I'm a new subscriber here and have been enjoying a lot of the content on the channel. I really like how you made a comparison at 28:25 with weightlifting and maths as I think these two subjects are more closely related than we think. When you go to the gym, the first few weeks suck. Your muscles ache, you don't see any progress, and seriously doubt if you're exercising correctly. If you keep up the good work, however, the small progress you were making builds up to give you major results. It's the same with maths. You'll reach problems that are difficult and can only be understood through rigorous practice. You'll think you're not making any progress when in reality you are but the progress is just too small to see. Keep practicing, keep pushing, and that progress will build to the major results that will inspire you to continue. Cheers!
Thanks for the great comment! Cheers to you!
I really don’t like your personality however you offer some valuable insights, so I stay subscribed
I am not here to make friends lol. It is a fair exchange. I give you my experience to help you in your life and you do nothing to support my work. haha. Someday you will do a job and someone will say "I don't like you but you do good work. I am going to continue letting you work for free."
watching knowing I passed all my courses
Nice
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
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thanks for this! It is super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I’m 39 with a wife and two young kids, I’m also a junior at a university. Balancing family time and studying is insanely difficult and I usually sacrifice studying to be there for my kids. Every time I gain momentum a kid gets sick, hurt, or whatever.
I can only imagine how challenging that must be, balancing family and academics. It’s tough, but being there for your family is just as important as your studies. Hang in there, and remember it’s okay to ask for help or adjust your pace when needed-you’re doing something incredible for both yourself and your family!
P.S. For a limited time, get "The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Math and Physics" plus lifetime access to all my PDF eBooks in this one-time offer as I promote my new TH-cam channel-don't miss out!
All Subjects and Crash Course (BONUS Access Code to Download all PDF books) payhip.com/b/aw0b9
Thanks for being a fan of my work!
Author Jonathan David
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I really hated your videos at first but i think im starting to see it
😂 in order to see one must open their eyes
Man, your insights actually helps me, I might write something and send it to your email for advice.
I am glad my life experiences are helpful! Stay motivated!
Nice Advice
Great comment😘
Watching this while in my 2nd year in university + 2 yr of community lol wish I had watched this video before, I could have made a couple B’s into A’s
Do it in grad school instead!
Hello I've been watching your videos and I was wondering does this apply to all degrees ? I'm doing general studies and I feel like I don't have a direction
I would say that it does apply to all studies however I hated the general stuff and it was on tooth pulling experience just to get through it so to each their own when it comes to that stuff. The good thing is, though everybody has to do pretty much the same course as the first couple years you got plenty of time to figure out a major. Just do your best to stay focused
@@authorjond ok 👍🏾 thank you so much
@@authorjond also I'm scared and afraid of going out the only time I go out is when I have class . I'm scared to speak because I feel like I will be judged and im shaky.
@@authorjond any advice on how to manage it in college ?
@@brandontheartist9086therapy, working out, and other avenues of building confidence in yourself. The problem isn’t college or people, it’s your lack of confidence in your abilities. You need to work on that
Hey Author Jonathan David, I hope all is well with you. Quick question that other college students could possibly be wondering as well ----- How does dropping a course affect your transcript, do colleges, employers tend to inspect it? Thank you very much in advance.
Quick question but not a quick answer! lol here is the link to a video I made for you. th-cam.com/video/76wPz5hZYx0/w-d-xo.html It will be up shortly
@@authorjond thank you very much!
You bet!
So just be a incel and study hard
From my experience, those who complain about their professors and say “I don’t learn from the book”, “I’m not good at taking exams…” end up failing
You got to learn how to learn! Treat colleges if it were a job and you’ll be become employable. Treat college as if it is high school, and you’ll go back to school when you graduate.
If you’re interested in getting some formula books or crash courses, check out my library of books. Your support helps this channel stay alive! payhip.com/authorjond
I want to be an engineer, but I need some serious advice on how to go about it.
Currently I am about algebra 1 level in math. I didn’t get the chance to go to school like most people did, but I did graduate with a GED. Looking at the course prerequisites I need to be at calculus 1 and physics has to be up there as well.
I work full time and support myself.
So with that information how can I catch up my mathematical and physics knowledge within 2 months because I start in the spring.
Thanks for your videos man. I’ve checked out a few now.
I am going to respond to this comment in this video live right now. th-cam.com/users/livecmkFGhZTbTk?feature=share