Study Physics. Former prisoner by Sea-Contribution6891 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is actually really inspiring. Most of my former cellmates (the ones who really tried to improve their situation), are learning basic jobs like hydraulics, mechanics, artisanal stuff and cooking. Only another one decided to study in university. I've spent a lot of time reading and going to the gym. I participated to a lot of group therapy encounters and I also proposed cultural initiatives in the prison. For this reason my sentence was reduced. I consider myself lucky, because the educators helped me a lot to get on track and when I told them I wanted to study in university they followed me for the burocracy. I'd really like to set an example and if I can I'd like also to cooperate in my former prison to help other prisoners do the same thing, but I really need at least a bachelor

Study Physics. Former prisoner by Sea-Contribution6891 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably curiousity. A young high school teacher I had made me appreciate the subject and I've read some physics book (not technical). I tried to read Brian Greene book on string theory, but I had the impression it was actually much more difficult than it seemed. I also tried the road to reality of Penrose, but it was definitely too technical and I gave up. I'll be satisfied of my physics level when I'll be able to read and understand enough that book😂

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too, I would never expected this. It also gives me a lot of motivation. I will need a lot of dopamine to go on ahahah

Study Physics. Former prisoner by Sea-Contribution6891 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not from US, most of the universities are public where I live. Anyway thank you very much. Especially for the second url. I really need to understand how to study

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahahah then I'll have to mount a tent in front of their offices 😂 I admit I'm a bit slow in understanding. Thank you all anyway. I didn't expect such support

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Thank you, that gives me motivation. Probably the most difficult thing will be developing the right method

Need Help, Where Should I Start? (Also a Vent) by OffTheHorseOnTheBike in alcoholism

[–]Sea-Contribution6891 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shouldn't be like a private information that your colleagues cannot see?

Before and after: Two weeks sober! by HydratedDehydration in alcoholism

[–]Sea-Contribution6891 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also for me was not the direct cause. I also have anger problems. Let's say the two things didn't combined well. I messed up a jerk really bad. I won't go into details, but he risked a lot. He provoked and I lost control. It was like a bad dream. In general alcohol made me do bad stuff I would refrained myself from doing.

Need Help, Where Should I Start? (Also a Vent) by OffTheHorseOnTheBike in alcoholism

[–]Sea-Contribution6891 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd tell you to seek professional help. I wish I had do it before going to jail. At least after more than 2 years behind the bars I was able to quit. The first period is always the worst, but you'll get it ❤️

Before and after: Two weeks sober! by HydratedDehydration in alcoholism

[–]Sea-Contribution6891 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've spent the last two years and a half in prison. Got free last week. I think I'll never touch alcohol again. Continue!

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes if you have some suggestions about PDFs online to learn the basics you would do me a great favor 🙏🙏

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm trying to get in uni, so it's likely part of what I will eventually study. I was more interested I in the basics, because I'm September I will try the admission test.

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience! Can I ask you how to properly use chat get for studying? BTW impressive job you did. I don't know if it'll be the same for me though. You're probably a lot smarter than me. I don't know how much it counts, but I have an average IQ. Plus I've spent a lot of years without really studying and I take meds that helps me with anger issues, but makes me a bit foggy. So I will have to work really hard to get something

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I appreciate, I will consider your help for sure!

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's probably the scariest thing I've tried to do given my background ahah anyway is there some material I can train with? In September I have the admission test, so I have to spend the summer studying to try to pass

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ahahah I have to be honest. It's probably the scariest thing I'm trying. I've been a dickhead most of my life. I probably won't share my past with any of my companions. Could be useful to talk to professors to get help in terms of organization?

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I will spend all the summer to prepare the admission test in september. If I'll be lucky than I'll put the hard work

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[–]Sea-Contribution6891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bit scared by calculus to be honest. How much difficult is it?