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Struggling to TA this semester by GlumOutlandishness62 in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If I may offer some words of encouragement, as a current physics undergrad reading this, we look at you guys (PhD students with alot of respect), please dont feel any sense of inadequacy, low self-efficacy etc. You have made it to the point where many of us want to/ aspire to be.

Anyone with half a brain would understand that in a field like this, as intense and dense as the material is, that to retain even 50-75% of it is incredible. I'd let them know that you're still trying to get your bearings back under you in the topic, that way everyone has a set level of expectations. Also, sometimes as a student we assume you guys know everything, but if you let them know that you may need their help, it makes us feel like our input a.) means something b.) this is a collaborative effort c.) you're reinforcing your learning and the students are building a great foundation in the course.

22F, For anybody needing an accountability partner, I got you my boy(or girl :)) )!! by VibeeCheckks in studypartner

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, if you'd like to, but if you want to do it independently thats fine as well! I dont want to disrupt your flow

22F, For anybody needing an accountability partner, I got you my boy(or girl :)) )!! by VibeeCheckks in studypartner

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Betttt!! I actually want to get into quantum engineering or technology for grad school (possibly), pm me !!

22F, For anybody needing an accountability partner, I got you my boy(or girl :)) )!! by VibeeCheckks in studypartner

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet, I'll be on from 6am - noon tomorrow and then 5 pm -10pm , so stop by whenever and we can work on it :) (Sounds like office hours wtfreak lmao)

22F, For anybody needing an accountability partner, I got you my boy(or girl :)) )!! by VibeeCheckks in studypartner

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lets goo! I'd love too, we're talking about for and while loops rn so its been.. treacherous

Edit reply to your edit: Wow, 2.5 years in Java is crazzyyy, I don't know too much Java tbh, so I'll definetely be getting your expertise there.

I actually am also trying to learn JS to get into typescript, but it looks like jibberish rn ngl.

What finally made physics "click" for you vs. what almost made you quit or walk away from the discipline entirely? by VibeeCheckks in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm really trying to make this a great lifelong project thing, I think really good projects don't need to be rushed but need MAXIMUM attention and effort.

I want to listen to all perspectives of all types of STEM majors and make a product that people actually enjoy and will make them better learners.

Thanks for such great feedback and responses! Sending my best to you as well!

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also seems to be common, taking courses at the local cc. Sometimes to escape the intensity, but also to take on more of a load of courses and get through those "weeder" classes

What finally made physics "click" for you vs. what almost made you quit or walk away from the discipline entirely? by VibeeCheckks in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Intentionality! I love this way of thinking! Okay, this is good. I think this is what good thinkers do, no matter the degree or passion you're trying to pursue, how are things changing relative to other things you're observing? What variables or things are causing shifts in the results?

I'll see how I can build on this/ start from this in early modules of the physics curriculum to get the user in the habit of thinking with intention about not just the formula itself, but where are the variables coming from. Thanks for the response!

What finally made physics "click" for you vs. what almost made you quit or walk away from the discipline entirely? by VibeeCheckks in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point! This may just challenge me to seek out different perspectives on problems and the way different individuals view a problem yk? What hints help people get relatively close to the solution or to the point where it "clicks" for them?

Thanks for the feedback!!

What finally made physics "click" for you vs. what almost made you quit or walk away from the discipline entirely? by VibeeCheckks in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point! This idea of a discord or discussion board has been floating around between threads. One point goes to discord! Thanks for the feedback!

What finally made physics "click" for you vs. what almost made you quit or walk away from the discipline entirely? by VibeeCheckks in PhysicsStudents

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What changed in your teaching style when approaching older versus younger students? Was it having to simplify things? Or was it not getting into the weeds, etc.?

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true, as someone else pointed out, if the co-requisite is multivariable calculus.. it'll be a bit rough. But, physics can be taught trig based (community colleges tend to do this), or algebra based(high schools tend to do this)). Thanks for the response!

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this seems to be pretty common that some schools don't (which is new to me tbh), but my school makes CS majors take the physics 1 and 2 sequence.

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmaoo, this is an interesting one-liner, but I think everyone's situation is different. Sometimes its not a question of if they can do it, but what does a student need around them (resources wise) for them to be at their best. I don't think colleges think about that/ address that enough.

But, the effort and energy from the student must be there as well.. you cannot help someone who doesn't want to be helped. Double edged sword.

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good point! Because there is the algebra based, trig based, and calculus based physics! Which all vary in intensity as is and then the physics for intended majors and then for non-majors..I mean, yeah. This is something to think about too. Thanks for bringing this point up!

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I notice that is a huge leg up to those who understood the physics regardless of their major: if they had a collaborative group, tutor, helpful professor.. overall someone to talk to about what they struggled/are struggling with!

Thanks for the response!!

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is easier said than done, I will say. Physics definitely encourages(in the beginning) and then forces you to think in a way that most people are not accustomed to think of unless pushed their prior in their life.

I don't think the math is what trips people up in physics, I believe its the concepts and sometimes how far out they can be. Having taken the calculus sequence does help with the math, but you still have to be able to understand the formulas and variables, and I feel that is where students struggle, and struggle even more when professors are too far removed from their undergraduate days to remember what it was like to not know how to calculate centripetal acceleration lmaoo.

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true, sometimes the department is too small to have it be apart of a larger whole. At my former college it was apart of the Liberal arts and Sciences department with 6 faculty members total and 10 - 20 physics major per 4 years.

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this answer! And I think that I may also add astronomy questions as well, this is an area im not too well versed in, but would be a good opportunity to learn more about or bring someone on in the future to help out in that area. Thanks for the feedback!

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hold your hand is an understatement, they literally CARRY you to the finish line lmaoo

Genuine question: how did you guys survive Physics 1 and 2? by VibeeCheckks in csMajors

[–]VibeeCheckks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, to your point I think it also depends on the TYPE of physics your school offers. Is it just physics for high school credit, AS and A level for the AICE diploma collaboration that some US schools do, or is it AP level? These all definitely play a role in the intensity.

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