On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Marcel Birthelmer wrote: > There is definitely a point in most programs of advanced study when that > becomes patently untrue. For myself, it was a course in Topology when I was > pursuing my BA in Math a few years ago - I just couldn't wrap my head around > it, no matter how hard I tried (of course I didn't study as hard as I should > have at the beginning of the semester so I fell behind and had to catch up, > which was difficult, but nonetheless). > > Especially in Math, Sciences, Engineering... there will be people (not > necessarily yourself, of course) that will not be able to pass certain > classes no matter how hard they study. And that's not even implying that > those people aren't smart enough - some people's brains simply don't work > that way that they can easily understand certain subject matters, while > they're perfectly competent in others. > > So when you get to University, I'm sure you will find at least one class > where you struggle, while someone else will pass with a minimal amount of > effort. That's just what happens. Yes, that is true as well. Some people are good at some things and they can get away with spending a minimal amount of effort on it. However, all the courses I will be taking (biology, physics, chemistry, math) are all the one's I'm good at. I've been taking these courses for years and I've got the hang of it. So at this point, for me, it'll become how much I study - and I bet it'll be like that for the rest of the students as well. I'm not scared of competition. I just want to know your experiences in this university (Herbert Graf). Besides, I have a full plan for the summer holidays to finish at least two or three courses ahead of time. (I've done it last year and it worked out great) -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist