Does his impression of me really matter or does he just go by the transcripts?
The meeting is about what classes I will need to take to get a second Bachelors in Physics. The way I see it, the meeting is just a formality but I could be wrong.
2007-11-26 09:04:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I mean, if I look like a dumbass on Wednesday will that set me back a year? lol!
2007-11-26 09:05:08 · update #1
Well, he's not going to waste time by trying to sign you up for classes that you neither want, nor absolutely need to take.
There are certain classes that you usually can't get around, ones absolutely required for the degree.
Other than that, if you tell him you can dive right into this or that advanced math, science, or engineering course, and it fills some elective requirement, he'll probably take your word for it.
Personally, I'd already taken college equivalent calculus, physics, and english my senior year of high school. I was able to skip tons of boring 100 and 200 level classes my first year of college.
Good luck,
~W.O.M.B.A.T.
2007-11-26 14:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it never hurts to make a great impression. Why don't you impress the hell out of him by asking him if you can ask his opinion on an important issue. When you have his undivided attention...look him right in the eye and ask him if he thinks the LHC will actually prove the existence of the Higgs Boson next year when it goes on line? As the head of Physics, he has no doubt formed his own opinion by now, on one of the major issues facing physics today. After 12 long years of waiting we are all curious of the outcome. Showing that you value his opinion will no doubt gain you some points with him. You may also learn something valuable in the process, if he shares his views with you. That is my advice to you. ;-)
2007-11-26 10:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Smart Dude 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
It shouldn't be a problem at all. This sit down is most likely just to encourage face to face contact and allow you to ask questions that you have about the process.
2007-11-26 09:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mic K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They want you to shuffle and tap a bit for them. They get of on their protected power.
That being said, they see lots of students every year and in most cases you will not get screwed too bad.
2007-11-26 09:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by united9198 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're better off being honest than trying to fool him by asking about the LHC. Unless, of course, you actually know something meaningful about the Higgs Boson.
Rather than listen to the pessimists, assume that he cares. Tell him something about you and what you want from your physics education. Tell him what interest you and what you don't care about. He should direct you toward courses appropriate for you. He should also tell you which math courses you should take, and which you need to master, not just pass.
2007-11-26 11:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by Frank N 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
The head of physics has more than 200 students to have meetings with. In addition (and more importantly) he has to decide on Christmas presents, take care of his unpaid bills, and a lot a lot more. The university has no bottomline and cannot go bankrupt.
Conclusion:
the head of physics does not care at all.
2007-11-26 09:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by Alexander 6 · 4⤊ 5⤋
As for your additional details, just make sure you leave the donkey head at home.
2007-11-26 09:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋