I Constantly Feel Intimidated By Math. Like Only Some People Get It And Others Just Don't. I Can't Make

I constantly feel intimidated by math. Like only some people get it and others just don't. I can't make connections and lose hope quickly. I am pursuing a combination of statistics, economics and math so math^3. How can one romanticize sitting in the same place and wrestling with difficult abstract math concepts without giving up? I am just penning this to find some point that triggers action in me.

Math is practice, practice and just when you think you're done practicing, you need to practice some more. I believe the issue is that in public schooling resources are very limited and teachers are undoubtedly overworked. This is a major issue with any subject but I believe particularly with math because, depending on which part of the subject you're currently engaging, it's the most abstract thing you will have to deal with. If you don't get it, well the resources simply aren't there for your teacher to take time with you and help you.

In reality math is nothing like that. As I have quoted before: “If you are receptive and humble, mathematics will lead you by the hand.” (Paul Dirac). I stand by this and will until my last day. Math requires an open mind and time, it does not like to be rushed and it will not stand for abuse. If you treat it kindly and patiently you will be rewarded. I understand it can be annoying/painful to have to take longer to grasp with content, just as it is annoying to practice the same kind of problem a thousand times but it's the way. You need to allow yourself to be wrong, to slam your head against the wall because you don't know how to proceed with problems. All of it is deeply painful, but remain open and calm and it will pay of.

When it comes to romanticizing mathematics I don't believe there is one right way. I love the rush I feel when I finally know the next step in a problem I've been stuck on for a day already. I feel butterflies in my stomach when I go outside and watch the water oscillate, when I look at bridges and try to figure out what parabola they describe. Small things in real life can always be reduced to math, and when you're out on a walk enjoying the weather it's a nice thing to focus your thoughts on. I love standing up, looking down at my desk which is filled with papers all over the place. Some filled with notes, others completely scratched out. To look down and tangibly see all the work I have done in the past few hours. Perhaps all of this applies to you, perhaps none of it applies. At the very least I hope you have some ideas now.

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Hi. My parents have made their monetary support for me contingent on whether I get into pharmacy school in Canada. I myself am attending pharmacy school in Pakistan.

They are not helping me pay application fees and I have no disposable income because we can get expelled/suspended for working. It's not legal but no one exactly cares here.

I posted this on my other account but got little to no traction.

I need to get out of here because I don't want to be assaulted or killed for being queer.

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telesun

6 months ago

this used to be a study blog, once. now you can find me at @transloiterer

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telesun

3 years ago

i wish the stigma of going to community college wasn’t so big. it’s seen as a “lesser” option, when ALL learning is valuable, no matter where you get it from. it’s also a wonderful stepping off point for people who have been very burnt out by high school and want a smaller college and less pressure about acceptance, allowing them to have an extra year or two to decide on a four year college OR just staying at community college

if you’re going to community college this fall (like me), i hope you’re not too hard on yourself. you’re making the decision that’s best for you, and that’s what matters

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telesun

3 years ago

Saturday, 12th June 2021

A page from the periodic table book I’m currently reading (bismuth crystals my beloved <3) and, you guessed it, some of my flashcards!

🎵 CORALINE - Måneskin (me: doesn’t watch Eurovision, also me: *hears a rock band won and proceeds to listen to all of their songs*)

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telesun

3 years ago

props to stem people wtf! i can bullshit my way through any english essay because literally u just have to say stuff. but for stem paper u have to say stuff AND it has to be true. wack.

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telesun

3 years ago

never underestimate the power of:

• eating fruits and veggies

• going outside

• opening your windows and letting the fresh air in

• cuddling with your pet

• catching up with your sibling or parent

• complimenting someone you don’t know

• exercising

• journaling