Am a stupid freshman in college? I hate math...
I am a very intelligent student.
A's in Biology always...
A's in Literature always...
A's in History always....
A's in Art always...
but when it comes to math my brain doesn't connect..or something. I love college..I really want to be a professional and go to graduate school but math is just not for me....what career can I take? help me please???!!! how do you all geniuses do it???
2007-01-27 13:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ok, I'm guessing your pretty social, or you talk a lot. I'm a guy, and I also had your exact same problem. So, here is what you do. Just find a very quiet and solitary place to study. I studied on top of my garage roof! When you try to do math, do you get very jumpy and try to explain things in a more complicated way than your friends think you have to? Just relax. You can relax by listening to music while doing your math homework. I tried this with my ipod shuffle and it is very nice. Anyways, I just listen to whatever relaxes me. And when I'm relaxed I understand my math better. So, try the ipod or cd player thing and see if it works. It may take your brain a lot of time to adjust, but it ended out working just fine for me.
If you don't get the math thing totally down try journalism or business. Since it seems you can manage to get all A's except for math because your not a "genuis", I would think you would be good in business. I managed to be able to master my math when I needed to, but I really am like you. I am probably going to go study business at USC after hs.
2007-01-27 13:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by ojndoanj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want to do for professional school. If you want to do anything scientific (doctor, dentist, vet), you will have to take Calculus 1 and 2 most likely. Those classes are usually required if you are going after a B.S. You can always get a tutor if you need to. And those "geniuses" usually get A's by studying a lot. If you want professional school like law school, then major in history, lit, or english because there are usually less challenging math requirements. As for a career, just research careers based on what you actually like to do. Don't be a lawyer because everyone else is. Do what you want. Follow your passions. (sorry to sound so inspirational)
2007-01-27 13:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would shop around for a tutor who can work with you and the way your brain is "wired" to process information, so you can deal with your math requirements. The GRE includes math and logic questions, so if you plan to attend grad school, I would look at test prep books when you get to that point.
For a personal tutor, I would check with the math department, for graduate students, or also if there is a mentorship program for "women in math and science." I think you would also benefit from networking with women in academics and graduate programs to help answer your questions about your future plans.
2007-01-27 13:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the secretary of the Math Department and ask if s/he has a list of available tutors. Get one immediately, before you're totally in over your head. A tutor should be able to help you enough to pass. Shoot for a solid C. Trying to get an A might be part of the problem.
2007-01-30 08:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by kimjonmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take your math requirements and never have to take another math class. Depending on your major and your school's requirements, you may be able to use a theory of logic course or some other substitute for one of your math classes.
2007-01-27 13:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by Hedera Naturale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're like me. I'm amazing at reading and writing and things like that i am actually labelled as "gifted", but math goes right over my head. I don't understand it at all, numbers just jumble around in my mind. I'm still in high school but i plan to major in english or journalism because i love writing and math doesn't matter in writing.
2007-01-27 13:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
College freshmen ....a? I will be glad to tutor you after class. *wink* *wink*
..No, but seriously, i am really good at math. For God sakes, I was taking A.P. Calculus in high school!!
2007-01-27 13:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by Secret Service But I Got My Own SK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋