Hi aska,
So I’ve just gone through the first 2 months at utm, and I failed my first Chem mid-term test worth 7% of my final mark, which I’m not too proud of. My goal is to graduate with a CGPA of 4.0 in 4 years time (doing a Physics Specialist). So my main question would be what is a general formula for one to tackle the insane first year science courses to squeeze out a 4.0 while staying sane in the process (e.g how to be more efficient, how to maximize my resources) 😛 . Thanks xoxo
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Hi there poor, poor Chemistry Student,
There’s a few things that you can do.
1) Time management is a huge, HUGE aspect of doing well. Make sure you allot more time for things that are going to give you some trouble.
2) Connect with a Physics Major – ask a 4th year student how they possibly managed to survive 4 years of hell. You can probably go to one of your profs and they can recommend someone for you.
3) Surround yourself with people who have the same goals as you – its easier to be a study bug if the people around you are also in a study cave and not out at a rave (a little Dr. Seuss moment for you there)
4) Study snacks (they seriously keep you going)
5) Coffee and Baileys (Caffeine and good taste)
6) Have dancing, video gaming, beer ponging breaks so you don’t completely lose your mind
7) realize that you’re not the only one in this position (take for example the kid in the post below your … also thinking that Chemistry is being a little bitch)
8) apparently you can’t have an eight with a bracket without it becoming a cool dude face, BUT WHATEVER, we like sunglasses
UTM has Chemistry department advisers and i BET they love helping you develop a good work ethic.
9) St. George offers seminars on time management, developing study work ethics, how to be more effecient etc. So I would suggest looking into the UTM academic Learning Center as I’m sure they will offer help in similar topics
Good Luck!
Love,
Aska