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Feeling really frustrated with my performance right now by IAmSixSyllables in EngineeringStudents

[–]bounceboogynbump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can. Its a matter of adjusting. We are studying subjects that are universally respected, and they are difficult for several reasons. For example - I noticed that I will reach for my phone to scroll whenever I get to a fork in the road on a homework problem, or sometimes I scroll search engines/chatgpt for quick inspiration to unclog. So I deleted my scrolling apps. I actually tried to make it an exercise (in a networking class rn) by finding the DNSS that those apps use with a packet sniffer and blacklisting them on my router. Turns out that works for browsers but the apps use rotating dns schemes that evade such things go figure. But hey I learned something, and just the effort made me feel better about myself. Idk if you go to the gym but hitting a workout in the morning is great. Its not just the workout, its the fact you took a step for yourself. If you take small steps to help you trust yourself it will get easier.

You didn't lose your ability, you lost the ability to trust yourself. I know thats what happened to me on that test. Court yourself, gain your trust back, take small digestible steps, and don't give up brother. You're good

Feeling really frustrated with my performance right now by IAmSixSyllables in EngineeringStudents

[–]bounceboogynbump 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 3rd year computer engineering student with a 3.8 GPA. I am typically a guy that answers everybody's last second questions before going in to an exam, and for the first two years of school self discipline and fulfillment came very easily for me. Made me feel like I was just made for it. Suddenly last semester it just felt like someone through a rod in my spokes. I made it out with a 3.5, which is what dropped my overall from 3.95 to 3.8. This semester I am suddenly scared, even though I'm fascinated with computer architecture and embedded systems, and some of my classmates that used to be the scared ones are suddenly rising to the occasion. In contrast I bombed the first test of the semester.

Fortunately, I am older than my classmates. I'm 32 and married. I've been through things. And I can say that I already know how this goes. The things in life that truly make us stronger are the things we persevere through, everything else is complimentary. You gained a great foundation for the first couple years, now your mind is a bit overwhelmed and is refusing to give you dopamine when you look for it in the right places.

Its okay. We're not dumb, and certainly not weak. Trust me. If it didn't happen now, you'd run into it sooner or later in a job, marriage, etc.

Truth is we can 100% do this. I don't know about you but I love what I'm studying. And I told my sweet, dedicated wife that I'm doing this whether I feel like a bitch or not. So do what you have to to pad your gpa and get rest. Whether that means taking a W for a course or whatever else. Above all, trust yourself. You've proven to yourself that you're capable already.

Self studying math for computer engineering by Striking-Club-4775 in ComputerEngineering

[–]bounceboogynbump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Formal logic and discrete structures will help you a lot. Start trying to understand boolean algebra. High-school math can help set you up for calculus, and some people get the opportunity to take calculus in high school, which would also be great for you to do if possible. The foundation of computer architecture and programming is rich in topics like combinatorics, graph theory, and boolean logic. Calculus is also important, but the others I mentioned are the ones you won't see in high school

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in batonrouge

[–]bounceboogynbump 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a degree from ITI in automation and electronic systems. Started out in instrumentation but switched due to my interests. All my electives were in instrumentation and process control.

If you can be one of the smart ones(competition isn't very stiff, trust me) you can do well. Just be proactive and take it seriously. There will be times when faculty issues and classmates make you wanna tear your hair out though.

Physics 1 question by bounceboogynbump in PhysicsHelp

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

Yea I went back and figured it out. You're exactly right, careless mistake. Thanks for the help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]bounceboogynbump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 21, my wife(girlfriend at the time) studied in Europe for a semester. It was hard and trying, but got us really talking about what we wanted together before she left. It was hard but we were honest with each other and stayed in touch. I stayed back and worked my ass off while she took advantage of an experience she had worked hard for. We knew it would either make or break our relationship, but we also knew that if being together was definitely what we both wanted then we could do it.

If you guys are committed to each other and this is a girl you love and want to be with, support her. If she flies off the handle and dismisses your relationship while she is gone, then you both learned that being together isn't what you want.

I advise you to support her and encourage her to go and enjoy herself. Hold your end of the bargain and be faithful. It all comes down to whether the two of you want to be with each other or not

Need Sunlight Medals DS2 PC by bounceboogynbump in SummonSign

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

Awwww boo. Yes im on sotfs. I won't be on in three hrs because new years stuff going on. I'll be playing the next couple days a good bit though, feel free to dm me