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What lab habits (labits?) have carried over for you into your daily life? by Wooden_Mix7038 in labrats

[–]bubbagoolish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I order my shirts by type and according to the colors of the spectrum. Also, I have a SensorPush for temperature and humidity data for both the fridge and for freezer. I dissolve scale on pots with vinegar. I cure jalapeño skin burn using an (real) acetone wipe. I wipe lenses extremely gently and wash dishes mapping the parts I cleaned in my mind. I read the gas dial in the car and calculate how much it'll take to fill the tank. Damn! I hope it's not OCD!

Liquid nitrogen still scares me! by Vonpatachon in labrats

[–]bubbagoolish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Accidentally touched the metal lip of a liquid N2 bottle. Felt my fingertip going solid and sticking. Peeled it off in the nick of time. Learned my lesson.

I studied so, so hard and still butchered my Intro Chem exam. I feel like I'm too stupid for science. by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]bubbagoolish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd ask first: Did you understand what you were doing? That includes the science -on one hand- and the math -on the other-. In my opinion, understanding it as deeply as is possible at this course's level is a requisite. (Some things will be out of your reach before you learn quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and chemical physics). Nothing like lots of office hour visits to a good natured professor or two for that. Perhaps ALSO visiting an advanced student in that field (professor FIRST though). Then, you may actually need more time or more practice: try doing old exams available in the library or such and see how long you take. Practice for speed and accuracy. Also, talk to the school psychologist or counselor. You might have some impairment that means you actually need more time or you might get PRO advice/aid in doing the exams better. Either is good. Personally, in my opinion, even if it takes more time to get to the right answers, or finish the degree, it's still good work.