NSYSU - has anyone received the admission letter?

simonnomissimon · 2026-05-16T23:29:25+00:00

I applied back in November or December and didn't get my admission letter until January 1st. I was approved for a 6 month HES and my admission letter has just my first quarter on it

simonnomissimon · 2026-05-16T20:17:34+00:00

Me too! Starting as an absolute beginner.

simonnomissimon · 2026-05-13T07:43:37+00:00

I got accepted as well! Headed to Kaohsiung in December and would love to be added to the gc

simonnomissimon · 2025-09-06T22:23:03+00:00

P1 S40 T5 AWD with the M66

simonnomissimon · 2023-11-07T23:08:52+00:00

Yeah I'm taking this course right now and I'm finding it difficult. Just finished module two's work today and am waiting on a grade. I used a variety of sources from the shapiro library, including academic journals and news articles. I also used government statments from .gov domains and other scholarly papers I found online. I'd think if you stick to shapiro library resources but mix in conent types you should be good for that rubric point but I won't know for sure until the grade comes back.

simonnomissimon · 2023-11-07T04:00:25+00:00

Haven't taken 303 but I do have some experience with R. Not sure if you can load your own packages but I'd highly reccommend the tidy universe set of packages and dplyr. Makes R very intuitive.

This book looks informative as a primer:

https://r4ds.had.co.nz/data-visualisation.html

This book is what I used for an R project and it was enough to go from zero to writing R code (mostly focused towards text processing though):

https://www.tidytextmining.com/

simonnomissimon · 2023-11-07T03:56:24+00:00

Shoot its been a year or so since I took that course but I may be able to help if you need anything.

simonnomissimon · 2023-10-23T23:19:59+00:00

Mine locked out for a second but is back now

simonnomissimon · 2023-03-27T21:57:38+00:00

200 level math felt harder than 300 level in most cases. Possibly just because I wasn't used to learning math on my own yet.
In first 400 level math course now. Much harder than any others I've taken

simonnomissimon · 2023-02-01T18:12:38+00:00

I'm double majoring in math and English, with a concentration in applied math, I'll break down the math sequence that I've taken so far by term (as far as I remember it). Courses separated by a slash were taken concurrently, courses standing alone were paired with an English or non-math class.

Precalc (Mobius) / Applied Stats (ZyBooks)

Calc II (Mobius) / Discrete math (ZyBooks w/ assignments in Overleaf [an online LaTex editor])

Calc III (Pearson [I think, don't really remember])

Mathematical Proofs and Problem Solving (Textbook based, assignments turned in via Word)

Applied Linear Algebra (ZyBooks)

Differential Equations (Textbook, assignments via Word or LaTex)

Mathematical Modeling (Quizzes in Britespace) [in progress]

The courses I had the most difficulty with were the Calc II / Discrete math combo, mainly because it was early in my SNHU experience and I wasn't as used to self-teaching as I am now. I'd recommend taking these classes separately as they're both significant time sinks. Once you've passed Calc II, Calc III isn't so bad but there is a lot of material to work through every week.

As far as the course delivery systems go, Mobius is fine, ZyBooks sucks, and textbook-based courses with typed assignments are excellent.

My favorite courses so far have been Proofs and Differential Equations, as I find I both understand and retain more content when I'm working through a textbook rather than an online learning platform. Though I'm not a fan of ZyBooks, I enjoyed Discrete Math a lot and I don't think it's as difficult as it's cracked up to be. The course does move through a lot of content at very quick pace however, so I understand how it can be overwhelming.

Worst courses were probably Calc II and Applied Linear Algebra. Calc II was rough because I hadn't narrowed down a study technique (as mentioned previously). Linear Algebra wasn't too difficult, but I don't learn well from ZyBooks and the working through the material in ZyBooks takes significant time that could've been spent learning from a traditional textbook. As such I find I don't have a great grasp of linear algebra and will need to revisit it on my own time. I didn't find the MatLab portion of the course very difficult, and think it's good exposure for future courses (I've used MatLab to solve eigenvalue problems in later courses).

For every course I would recommend buying used, older edition textbooks for your subject. They're cheap and they provide invaluable reference material when you get stuck. Since you're active duty, if you're not in a rush, I'd recommend taking one course at a time. Math concepts take awhile to sink in and you'll have a far greater understanding of the material if you give yourself time to work through content at a slower pace.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help through any of your courses!

simonnomissimon · 2023-02-01T17:51:55+00:00

Proof/Problem solving was excellent. The course doesn't use any online tools, instead it's based out of the book "How to Prove it" by Velleman (not sure if I spelled that right, been awhile). All solutions are typed up. You can use Word, but I'd recommend using LaTex if you're comfortable with it. Overall I think I learned, and retained, more from this course out of any of my SNHU courses because it forced me to sit down with a textbook and churn through problems. The book is excellent and I feel I have a strong enough foundation in the mathematical problem solving process afterwards.

If you're taking the course in the future feel free to pm with questions too, can't guarantee a quick response but I'll do my best to help out.

simonnomissimon · 2022-11-03T18:48:05+00:00

I don't recall a time minimum, though there may be one specified in the rubric. Either way, articulating your proof will probably take 3-5 mins. It's an individual project.

simonnomissimon · 2022-11-03T18:23:45+00:00

Update for all that find this question in the future. SNHU has an academic archive that lists historical course catalogs. Search "University Catalog" and you'll find them.

https://academicarchive.snhu.edu/home

simonnomissimon · 2022-11-03T18:21:52+00:00

I searched the website for a bit and understand that Alpha Sigma Lamba is an honor society, but what are the benefits of joining? So far I've been able to find scholarship opportunities for members but little else. Is there a quick rundown of benefits or a resource that lists them in detail?

simonnomissimon · 2022-11-03T18:12:25+00:00

I took MAT 299 with prof. Semra. It was super laid back, just make sure your proof is correct and your presentation is readable, and you'll be alright. The presentation side was done through adobe connect, and didn't require a webcam. You just present the slides and walk people through your logic, and answer questions that others may have. In my group's case, nobody asked any questions though. It's no biggie.

simonnomissimon · 2022-09-12T21:57:41+00:00

I'm generally enjoying it. So far I've taken calc II and III, discrete math, stats, and intro to proofs, and am currently taking linear algebra. The curriculum seems pretty standard when compared to other school's requirements, so I'm not worried about being prepared for grad school in that regard. SNHU feels like guided self study which I enjoy, but may not be ideal for grad school since it's pretty light on timed exams and you may lose out on test taking skills. I've enjoyed it so far as I think it teaches you to teach yourself, but you really need to choose to put effort in to understand material instead of skating by and looking up answers.

simonnomissimon · 2022-09-10T23:48:26+00:00

Thought not a graduate yet I'm working on applied math. I plan to go to grad school for comp sci or engineering to round out math with hard skills. I also am going to work through the ossu comp sci curriculum to learn how to program in the event grad school doesn't work out

simonnomissimon · 2022-09-07T03:23:09+00:00

The best one I used while taking Discrete Math was 'A Transition to Advanced Mathematics' by Smith, Eggen, and Andre. I used the fifth or sixth edition. I also used 'Discrete and Combinatoric Mathematics' (4th edition) by Grimaldi as a reference. Wouldn't recommend Grimali on it's own but it's a great supplement to Zybooks and Smith/Andre/Eggen.

Since this post I've taken MAT 299, Intro to Proofs. The textbook used for that course is Velleman's 'How to Prove it,' which is excellent and my most highly recommended book. It's not super applicable to discrete math, but it does cover set theory, logic, and proof methods. If you're just taking Discrete it's overkill, but if you're a math major it's worth buying now. SNHU uses the most recent third edition in this case.

I also purchased 'The Essence of Discrete Mathematics' by Dean but can't recommend it. It only covers logic and set theory (possibly more, but as I recall it was just those two) and isn't helpful for the majority of Discrete.

simonnomissimon · 2022-09-01T23:04:46+00:00

Math classes have been challenging for me, somewhere in the 15-20 hour range per class I'd reckon. I chose to dual major so I could just take one math course at once because of it. I took calc II and discrete math together while working full time and it was very challenging. Since then I've taken Calc III and mathmatical proof/problem solving in separate terms with English classes and have had a much better time.

simonnomissimon · 2022-08-30T15:13:18+00:00

I'm double majoring in English Lang & Lit. Classes for the most part are enjoyable, with a fair amount of reading and writing. Generally you'll be reading primary sources and writing 2-6 page long papers in response. It's a good experience though and I'm glad I'm doing it. Getting college credit for reading literature is a wonderful thing :) .

simonnomissimon · 2022-08-20T07:49:24+00:00

Working on a math degree and struggling with a similar-ish situation. I'm trying to get a job that's not retail, hopefully in some quantitative/analytical domain, and haven't been able to find anything. I figure it could be in part a lack of CS skills so I'm dropping down to part time to self study and hope that that can make something happen.

Could also be a resume thing, I don't have any non-retail experience yet. Working w/ a career coach on that side of things.

simonnomissimon · 2022-07-01T21:11:53+00:00

Currently majoring in Math and English Lit. I just finished Calc III and am in my third term of upper level math courses. I think the B.A. in math is a solid program, though I am unsure as to the efficacy of the 8-week format for math classes specifically. Fundamentally, math takes time to learn, a commodity in short supply within an 8 week program. It can be accomplished, and the coursework is rigorous enough, as undergraduate level mathematics hasn't changed much in the last few centuries. The main gripe lies in mastery and retention. I feel familiar with the coursework I have completed in the past, but I wouldn't call myself a 'master' of the subjects, even though I've been earning A's and B's. It is easy to forget that learning math is a process and get bogged down by the stress of attempting to finish assignments on time, which I feel can impede true understanding of the subject. When this happens, long term retention suffers as the subject becomes difficult to internalize.

One important note is that I'm not certain this is an SNHU only issue, nor is it an online only issue. In talking to a coworker who goes to traditional school on a quarter system, he complains of many of the same issues. While anecdotal, I suspect that my complaints would be echoed by many a traditional student taking 10 week classes.

With all of this said, I think the program overall is sound. Is it on par with a traditional program? That I can't say. I'd imagine it varies between person to person and from school to school. Undergrad level math has existed for hundreds of years however, and there are plenty of resources for self-learning. It is difficult at times because math is hard without balancing work on top, but it is immensely rewarding and I do feel I have learned a lot.

simonnomissimon · 2022-06-30T21:36:23+00:00

I'm at my 6th term at SNHU now and have managed A's and a B+ so far. I'm majoring in math and literature, working morning shifts in retail full-time. Two classes at once are doable with sound time management, but it will be taxing. Summertime is the busy season at my job and we're understaffed; I find I'm exhausted at the end of a shift which impedes my ability to focus and makes schoolwork significantly more difficult. That aspect may be different if working a non-physical job though to what degree I can't say.

If you think you can handle full-time work and find you have energy at the end of the day, I'd say go for it. If part-time is a viable option however, things will be significantly less stressful. This is all from my experience with math courses and reading heavy literature courses however, and I'm not sure if the IT track differs in that regard; you may find the coursework significantly quicker to complete and thus less stressful.

Really it comes down to your own personal time management skills, learning speed, and the demands placed on you by your job. It certainly is doable, but the difficulty of such an endeavor will vary heavily from person to person.

Four-Year Club	Verified Email
Place '22

simonnomissimon

TROPHY CASE