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bolzano95
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Hello!
I would really appreciate some advice on my current situation related to studying physics. I am an undergraduate student, just finishing my first semester at uni.
For the first semester I was learning like in high school: came home, went through taken theory, made homework and if I had some unresolved questions or problems, took a little bit more time for the specific subject and that was it. Went to school and got top mark and moved on.
While at university this doesn't work at all. For the last 4 months I was doing everything the same like description written up.
I studied theory until I understood it completely and made 1 or 2 problems myself. That was it, because I had to move on and study other subjects. Also, when I reviewed the same things I was studying a week later it was just like I didn't study them at all. Forgot all derivations, proofs. I asked some older students for some tips and they said I'm doing things totally wrong. I should do problems first and then a week before oral exams, study theory. But how do I do this if I don't even know theory? And now I'm 1 week before all my oral exams and it is just overwhelming how much things there are. Even if I take things step by step, I won't be able to pass those exams. So here I am, freaking out: How am I going to pass my classes?
I would really like your suggestions and advice. I am struggling so hard on my own. I am determined to make some changes. I found a student who is willing to help me with solving physics problems and it really shows what I know and where I am still missing things. For example, when I was doing problems today, I forgot an equation for something, but I knew that I can derive it, just like my professor did it at class. I failed big time. I didn't even know how/where to begin. It really frustrates me that I don't remember basic things. Am I even smart enough for physics?
I have really big passion and appreciation, it really inspires me. I always cheer up other students and they think I am crazy, because even if there are tough times, I always come to lectures fresh and seeking new knowledge, even if I don't understand it.
But I have to change my way of studying. Therefore I would appreciate you advice and suggestions. Please be honest what you think about my situation!
I would really appreciate some advice on my current situation related to studying physics. I am an undergraduate student, just finishing my first semester at uni.
For the first semester I was learning like in high school: came home, went through taken theory, made homework and if I had some unresolved questions or problems, took a little bit more time for the specific subject and that was it. Went to school and got top mark and moved on.
While at university this doesn't work at all. For the last 4 months I was doing everything the same like description written up.
I studied theory until I understood it completely and made 1 or 2 problems myself. That was it, because I had to move on and study other subjects. Also, when I reviewed the same things I was studying a week later it was just like I didn't study them at all. Forgot all derivations, proofs. I asked some older students for some tips and they said I'm doing things totally wrong. I should do problems first and then a week before oral exams, study theory. But how do I do this if I don't even know theory? And now I'm 1 week before all my oral exams and it is just overwhelming how much things there are. Even if I take things step by step, I won't be able to pass those exams. So here I am, freaking out: How am I going to pass my classes?
I would really like your suggestions and advice. I am struggling so hard on my own. I am determined to make some changes. I found a student who is willing to help me with solving physics problems and it really shows what I know and where I am still missing things. For example, when I was doing problems today, I forgot an equation for something, but I knew that I can derive it, just like my professor did it at class. I failed big time. I didn't even know how/where to begin. It really frustrates me that I don't remember basic things. Am I even smart enough for physics?
I have really big passion and appreciation, it really inspires me. I always cheer up other students and they think I am crazy, because even if there are tough times, I always come to lectures fresh and seeking new knowledge, even if I don't understand it.
But I have to change my way of studying. Therefore I would appreciate you advice and suggestions. Please be honest what you think about my situation!