Hey devilsden97,
Dont feel stupid because you cant pass math. Trust me, I have failed my share of calculus classes. The topic is pure boring, going to class is a joke, taking notes are a waste of time, and talking to the teacher only gives you false sense of hope. You can not be taught calculus but you can learn it (does that make sense?). The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. Yes i repeat myself, but that was the only way to pass the stupid class. You have to be able to recogize the math problem and malipulate it. I know it sounds dumb and everyone says the same thing. The only example I can think about is cars. Most people will hear noise coming from the engine and they would have no clue what to do. Where as for me, I've been dealing with car all my life, I know certian tools to use to isolate the problem. This is the same as calculus, you have to get use to problems and the way they look. I hate those teachers that throw ugly looking problems on the exams, the only way to solve that problem was to use one simple trick. Those who were able to pull it off got the question right, those who didnt failed that problem completely. This is why its so important to get use to doing the math so you can use U substitution and all that nasty stupid tools the class requires you to learn.
At times, school will be boring and dificult, but once you have found your talent. You will be able to pass the class with ease. Have you attempted to take calculus at a local Junior college and have the credits transfer over to your main college? generally summer classes at Junior colleges are easier and you can ride the curve ( collective failure ftw!).
You have to be realistic about yourself, plan out your classes accordingly so you finish in a reasonable amount of time and still have the funds for it. If it doesnt work out on paper, you might want to reconsider your major. Alot of upper division classes require calculus, and you can only push these classes so far back before you can not finish in time.
Good luck.
Dont feel stupid because you cant pass math. Trust me, I have failed my share of calculus classes. The topic is pure boring, going to class is a joke, taking notes are a waste of time, and talking to the teacher only gives you false sense of hope. You can not be taught calculus but you can learn it (does that make sense?). The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. Yes i repeat myself, but that was the only way to pass the stupid class. You have to be able to recogize the math problem and malipulate it. I know it sounds dumb and everyone says the same thing. The only example I can think about is cars. Most people will hear noise coming from the engine and they would have no clue what to do. Where as for me, I've been dealing with car all my life, I know certian tools to use to isolate the problem. This is the same as calculus, you have to get use to problems and the way they look. I hate those teachers that throw ugly looking problems on the exams, the only way to solve that problem was to use one simple trick. Those who were able to pull it off got the question right, those who didnt failed that problem completely. This is why its so important to get use to doing the math so you can use U substitution and all that nasty stupid tools the class requires you to learn.
At times, school will be boring and dificult, but once you have found your talent. You will be able to pass the class with ease. Have you attempted to take calculus at a local Junior college and have the credits transfer over to your main college? generally summer classes at Junior colleges are easier and you can ride the curve ( collective failure ftw!).
You have to be realistic about yourself, plan out your classes accordingly so you finish in a reasonable amount of time and still have the funds for it. If it doesnt work out on paper, you might want to reconsider your major. Alot of upper division classes require calculus, and you can only push these classes so far back before you can not finish in time.
Good luck.
) but I believe I had similar problem few years ago... During 1st and once again during 3rd grade on college. I had huge problems with exams. I asked many time if it's worth that effort... I hated that... And that should be a problem for study at faculty of medicine. It was really hard decision. Finally I stayed and 5year common study time took me 7 years... Yea those 1st and 3rd year-classes took 2x more time than usual. So I have finished successfully everything but I have not worked even one single day in health service after graduation. I have been working as system administrator, support service coordinator and junior manager in one IT company now. Job is fine and better payed (note: In my country one of the worst payed jobs are for health service so it's not surprise I have better salary than doctor). However I believe I still have chance to return. It's just about choice... so... IMHO: