This is what’s bothering me. I’m not struggling with the maths, it’s the logic behind how games work. There’s actually a maths major in the class who’s having a similar problem (to a lesser degree)
Below average, within 1/2 standard deviation
Already doing that. Everything makes sense when I’m reading the book or listening to lecture, but when it comes to doing problems and applying the material, I struggle
That’s essentially average. I wouldn’t worry about it.
The only thing you can do is practice more. “Fake it till you make it” generally works for academia. I can’t really be much help other than that. You can’t be incredible at everything…
@unreal24278 regarding the money thing.
I agree, money beyond a certain point doesn’t buy happiness. I’m also okay with living an extremely frugal lifestyle.
However, I would still like to have a LOT of money
Unless you live out a large scale economic recession… Or war…
So… I need to get my guitar re stringed #donationstothecharitytogetunrealsguitarestringed
As a matter of fact I want a new acoustic guitar!
If ONLY a new jug of protein powder fell out of the sky.
I’m kidding btw. These are things that I want, but I’ll be buying them myself
climate migration
I am, for all intents and purposes, broke.
My parents give me money to spend each month, but again, that’s THEIR money
Is working an option? I had two jobs at university, both entailed working at night.
Now I have a day job and work mon-fri, sometimes I’ll pull a delivery route at night. Anything to keep me busy… A distraction is a distraction
I have to call it a night… Talk later
Yes, I have applied for a writing job but haven’t heard back.
I am also a grader for a class
I’d consider working out amongst the peasants. JK. If a career in academia is what you’re seeking, then this might be the best (possibly only?) point in your life to get out among “real” people. You can even think of it as studying them, or learning from them.
I saw a Tweet once that said young people should work, at one point in their lives, an in-person service job (like being a waiter), an online/over-the-phone customer service job, and two other things that I can’t remember. One may have been a manual labor job? I’ve done manual labor, IT support over the phone, and worked in a bar, among other things. I didn’t just spend my entire shifts thinking, “Wow, I’m learning so much about the world” but at the end of the day, I can look back and think that I got something out of it.
Manual labor type of stuff usually involved (very) early mornings and horrible weather. Toughens one up a bit. IT support taught me how to give clear instructions regarding something that the (often elderly) person on the other end of the phone had no idea about, so my communication and patience probably improved. I was the janitor and bouncer at a bar. I will never look down on someone for cleaning toilets after I spent two years of my life doing it for an unappreciative boss and the bouncing required learning how to deal with a-holes.
I’ve also been a cashier, grocery bagger, and shelf stocker (and tutor, and UPS driver, and many other things, haha). Again, I just think it’s good to know what goes into the jobs, and it should give some people some appreciation for what others do in our society. In an ideal world, people would look back at their own experiences as, say, a server, and would be polite and a good tipper (when deserved) when they’re at a restaurant. Doesn’t always happen though. Having certain jobs won’t turn you into a good person but it might, and they’re just good experiences. I imagine sometimes schools/employers look for “real world” experience? I don’t know, but I feel like I’ve heard that.
My goodness. At the Alma mater of Nash none the less.
But hey, no pressure!
Some people are drills and just bore through subjects. Others are sledge hammers that have to keep pounding through.
You might have to be the sledge hammer on this one and just keep swinging on it till something breaks. 
Depends on the industry/employer.
for non- academia jobs. 100% In many cases, jobs are secured based on an internship or that those without experience aren’t even considered
For academia, depends on the field. Some of my friends in CS and engineering say that industry experience is valued, correct me if I’m wrong @cyclonengineer @mnben87
I’ve spoke to my advisor(s) and a couple of grad students. For my field, research experience is valued above all else in terms of experience. I’ve been an RA for three profs, and will graduate with at least 3 projects under my belt
that’s the plan!
I don’t even put GPA on my resume. You only do that for the first engineering job.
Good. Everybody I’ve known that has achieved some (or great) academic success had at least one subject nemesis that really challenged them.
Dis
And dis is be interesting.
Maybe your parents want to leave you money for the same reason you want to leave your brothers future kids monies.
Testing day
@cyclonengineer @dagill2 @Cyrrex @hustlinghat93 @SvenG @Voxel @wanna_be @tlgains @flappinit @SkyzykS @flappinit maxed out tagging lol
squat: 100kg
Bench: 65kg (touch and go)
Deadlift: 125kg
I am going to treat myself to a double portion of roast chicken thigh (~2lbs) and a large piece of gluten free soda bread with cream cheese as a reward
Moving forward:
I am going to run two months of GZCL.
Not sure what gym access will look like on winter break (going back to FL and might not have access to weight over 135lbs) so there might be a slight interruption where i’ll be hitting conditioning
IF I get lucky, Mum will be back in China before then and I’ll be able to either get the weights OR join the gym ~2.5 miles from the house
Another option would be to get a job at the publix across the street from the gym, then go before or after work
Good lifts! 
Hell yea!!! You’re strong AF! All huge numbers!
Ooof, big numbers. I cannot even imagine what it must look like with your tiny little frame moving all that metal.
I definitely got some strange looks
and even more strange looks when I screamed DAAAAAAAAA!!!
