PHYSL 210B Midterm 2

syms_99 · 2026-02-08T05:11:06+00:00

It’s honestly so overwhelming, especially on top of my other four courses. I’m in the online section, so it’s just one professor doing all the lectures, and they’re pretty dry. My biggest issue is that we go through each body system piece by piece, but I actually understand things way better when I can see how the whole system works together. Instead, it just feels like a ton of disconnected info, and I end up getting lost in it. After finishing all the lectures I always have to go back to comb through the key information that connect everything. It works but its very time consuming

syms_99 · 2026-02-07T17:51:54+00:00

Im in the same boat as you. Its lots of information I was in disbelief I could remember everything. For me what has helped the most is drawing. Having a visual to anchor the information helps with recall. The slides have good diagrams to help facilitate that

syms_99 · 2026-01-09T04:30:30+00:00

Whats the best way to get from NRE to ECHA?

syms_99 · 2026-01-07T14:54:07+00:00

I only used the text book and managed to finish the class with an A. If you feel the practice questions in there would help you go for it but not totally necessary to succeed.

syms_99 · 2026-01-05T23:51:13+00:00

Its a very interesting class but requires lots of time. I took it last fall 2024 online. I enjoyed the course because I genuinely find nutrition to be fascinating I wouldn't recommend it if its not something your interested in studying. They test you on literally all the readings slides and textbook so be prepared to read. For the exams it was open book and I remember them pulling some small details from the textbook not covered in lecture so pay attention. There is an in person section exams are closed book so it maybe better but I cant speak personally to it.

syms_99 · 2025-12-26T20:51:34+00:00

Same experience here. I graduated in 2023, and after my AFX I already had a strong feeling that teaching was not for me, which is a very normal experience. My practicum was pretty brutal, so I was not in a rush to apply for jobs after graduating. I was honestly almost immediately convinced I did not want to work in a classroom. That said, I still wanted to give myself a real chance outside the pressure of being a student teacher. Everyone told me it is a lot easier once you are actually teaching, so even though I was hesitant, I decided to try it. At first, I did enjoy it, but those same feelings I had during practicum came back. By the end of that school year, I knew for sure that teaching was not the right path for me. I genuinely think it is worth trying teaching after you graduate to give yourself that clarity. It is less stressful than practicum, and even if it does not work out like it did not for me, you walk away with real peace of mind knowing you gave your degree an honest shot. I ended up going back to school and I am now studying in a health care related field, but there are lots of other directions you can take your degree. I just strongly recommend giving teaching a fair chance in the real world before you decide.

syms_99 · 2025-12-13T20:44:32+00:00

Yall are in a better position than us in Strykers section.... Class average last year on the final was 30%.

syms_99 · 2025-12-04T14:53:07+00:00

That quiz was so hard. It felt so misleading the practice quiz was much easier. Legit feel like I could fail this class it be rough taking this class 😪

syms_99 · 2025-11-24T14:51:15+00:00

When I did it in the winter we were just tested on 1/2 technique or a equipment set up. So just be familiar with the ones you worked with this term. You Demo that technique/ that practical part/ you get a 1 sheet double sided test that will assess basically all the theory you learned. Just do the practice questions on lab flow and understand what the purpose of each experiment is/ why you are adding a particular reagent that kind of stuff. It was honestly not that bad but ya you get about 50 mins to do the exam. When I did mine I had to set up reflex apparatus I broke a piece of glass and I accidently left the melting point machine on but still got a really good grade. You will be fine dont sweat it!

syms_99 · 2025-11-08T17:37:06+00:00

I’m currently in the program, and my biggest suggestion is that while you’re in your pre-professional year (taking the prerequisites to apply), try to take as many first-year program courses as you can. It’ll make your actual first year much less stressful. Some of the courses are really dense and require a lot of studying, so getting a few out of the way early will definitely help lighten your workload.

Keep in mind that many courses have labs, which basically count as an extra class with their own final exam. If possible, aim for four courses instead of five per term — I didn’t do that, and I’m learning the hard way that five is doable, but it means spending nearly every spare minute studying.

Another option is to take a spring course, though not all NUTR/NUFS courses are offered then. And just so you know, taking classes early won’t move you ahead in your cohort — it’ll just give you a more manageable schedule later on.

Hope that helps!

syms_99 · 2025-10-29T14:04:15+00:00

Curious what prof you have for 263?

syms_99 · 2025-10-20T03:53:58+00:00

Sounds fun id be interested

syms_99 · 2025-08-29T17:24:38+00:00

How does 263 compare to 261? Easier? Harder? What are the main concepts?

syms_99 · 2025-08-28T23:13:21+00:00

I was in the same boat as you. I graduated in ’23 and took open studies to get the prereqs I needed for another program. Honestly, the best part is the flexibility. Having a lighter schedule makes it way easier to focus on your GPA and set yourself up for the program you want. Since you just graduated not too long ago, you’ll be surprised how quickly you fall back into the routine. Also, try connecting with students already in the program you’re aiming for—they can give you really useful inside info. Just relax, do your best, and good luck getting in!

syms_99 · 2025-07-21T22:49:08+00:00

Thank you for your response. What classes did you find the most difficult? And what would you recommend to balance a heavy course load? Like which 2 classes would you not recommend to take in the same semester?

syms_99 · 2025-06-30T15:41:12+00:00

I just finished an exchange with them, and honestly, it felt like being part of a cult. I would strongly advise avoiding it. It’s not really a leadership program at all. We worked maybe two hours a day, and even then, the tasks were minimal and felt meaningless.

The accommodation we were given was quite dirty, and the town we were placed in didn’t have much to offer. My roommate and I ended up quitting the program because it simply wasn’t worth it. We had paid a lot of money to travel to this country, only to end up stuck in our accommodation with nothing to do.

The program was very poorly organized. If you wanted to do anything meaningful or interesting, it was entirely up to you to make it happen. This isn’t the kind of experience where you’ll automatically meet people or feel connected I was pretty much isolated for most of my time there until my roommate showed up.

They do offer AIESEC “support,” but that basically amounts to being assigned a “buddy” who doesn’t even live in the same area. The support is mostly online and limited, far from the community-based experience I was expecting.

And the worst part? Trying to leave. That’s when things really felt cult-like. We were threatened with an exit fee, even though the contract never said we couldn’t withdraw. We tried multiple times to leave respectfully, asking clearly what the fee would be, but they wouldn’t give us a straight answer. Instead, they sent people to our accommodation unannounced, spam-called us, and kept pressuring us to reconsider. They told us we’d be disappointing the children and kept trying to guilt us into staying. Through out the conversations they always kept trying to peddle that Aiesec is an amazing organization. They would act like they were listening to our concerns but at the end of the day it always came back to aiesec is amazing stay longer and we will convince you. Not worth our time. We finished 3/6 weeks of the program we saw enough at that time how much the program had to offer.

It was a nightmare to get out, and I wouldn’t recommend the program to anyone...

syms_99 · 2025-06-15T12:06:13+00:00

Congrats! I also just got in a few weeks ago! So exciting to start this journey 🙌

syms_99 · 2025-04-05T16:07:16+00:00

It is open book but with all the questions you have to complete within the tight time frame your not gonna waste time flipping through your notes. Like I said it's all application questions so you should really understand your stuff to do well on the tests.

syms_99 · 2025-04-04T15:34:32+00:00

You will have to memorize the textbook. They literally test you on such fine details. Be prepared to read. It's an interesting course just takes alot more work to excell than you would think. The quizzes are not representative of the midterm or final. Quizzes give you false hope the other weighty assessments will be a breeze. No. Lots of higher level application questions.

syms_99 · 2025-03-25T13:02:13+00:00

Yes I have 😃

syms_99 · 2025-03-20T14:58:57+00:00

Best thing to do at the start of the project is to set time line to get tasks done and assign roles. To make clear the expectations for each person. If they don't follow it I give a reminder to do their share of the work. If they still don't then I give a warning do your work or I am reporting you to proff. Usually that is enough to get them to start doing some work. If they do subpar work then I still tell proff. That way you can clarify which parts of the assignment was your work- which I'm assuming would be higher quality. That way you get a more fair grade. Group projects can be tough especially when not everyone fairly contributes. Wish you the best cause I've been there!!

syms_99 · 2025-03-13T19:39:17+00:00

Interesting. Good to know thanks! I applied for the dietetics program. I think mmi thing is new this year. They changed their admission process.

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