Thread: Ask us about college/university

Originally Posted by esfx

What? I don't understand the question. I think you should consult your university's course calendar. We can't answer that.

*sigh* I hear from some people that pre-calculus is the lowest level math class you can take at college. I hear from others you can take classes like Algebra 1 or some other kind of math like statistics to get your math credits. So... which one is true? Just generally, you know for a school like University of *insert state here* or just a public four year college.

I'm paying about $500 per month, for loans, after graduation. I really don't understand this. Because that's a LOT of money, and after like 2 years my loans should technically be paid off if I go at that rate. Bah I don't get it. And I'm really pissed.

Originally Posted by lagunagirl

*sigh* I hear from some people that pre-calculus is the lowest level math class you can take at college. I hear from others you can take classes like Algebra 1 or some other kind of math like statistics to get your math credits. So... which one is true? Just generally, you know for a school like University of *insert state here* or just a public four year college.

That would depend on what degree you're planning on getting. Pre-calc sounds about right as the lowest for any degree that requires a brain, quite frankly. Don't be so scared of math. If you get a good professor, math can be easy, interesting, and even fun. But yeah just talk to your adviser and have him/her help you make some kind of plan around taking excessive math.

Originally Posted by lagunagirl

*sigh* I hear from some people that pre-calculus is the lowest level math class you can take at college. I hear from others you can take classes like Algebra 1 or some other kind of math like statistics to get your math credits. So... which one is true? Just generally, you know for a school like University of *insert state here* or just a public four year college.

Here's the way the gen-ed math requirements have worked at the two state schools that I've attended (keep in mind that your specific degree may require math courses beyond the gen-eds - this is very important!).

First as a bit of background, the gen-eds are divided into categories, such as English composition, history, humanities, etc. You have to complete a certain number of credit hours in each category to finish your degree - the number of required hours in each category depends on which college within the university you're in (business college, engineering college, arts/sciences college, etc.) The math category at my current school is labeled "Analytical and Quantitative Thought" . The only course in this category that is absolutely required for every major is called "College Algebra," and it is very easy - it really doesn't go any farther than what you will have probably already covered in high school, it only covers the stuff in a little more depth. Beyond that initial course, you have a bit of freedom. I was able to fulfill the rest of my gen-ed "Analytical and Quantitative Thought" requirements by taking computer programming courses, thus avoiding nasty things like calculus. Your undergraduate advisor should be able to assist you in finding good courses to satisfy the math gen-eds.

In addition to what DuB has said, depending on the school, other classes may count towards math credits. At the U of Montana, one of their music classes (Theory?) actually counted towards their... what was it called? "Mathematics and Logical Systems" or something, but it counted towards that. It just had to be a 100-level class (anything under 100 was more "college prep"). Ask around and see what other people have taken.

As Mes said, get a good teacher and you'll be fine. I only had to take one semester and I had this short, fun, cooky, hippy-ish lady who would occasionally have her middle-school aged daughter sitting off to the side. She made Probability and Statistics fun! Also, a lot of colleges have tutors who are in upper levels of that program (eg. math), so if you're having trouble just ask for some help. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have gone through an algebra course.

Hey, does anyone here know anything about English Universities?
I'm going to be applying this year and i want to do a course in Medicine but i really don't have the slightest clue of where i could go. If anyone's been to any universities that they rekon are really good can u tell me plz!!

Thnks

How do I get to class?


I don't LOVE my classes, but I really don't not like them either.

However I have a hard time getting the motivation to get to class. It's the actual commute that I hate. It's effecting my grades negatively.

What should I do.

Do you live on or off campus? Do you walk/drive/take the bus? Are you having a hard time getting out of bed or just out of your room/house?

For a while I would set my clock about five or so minutes ahead and then try to forget that I did that. Then, when I'd look at the clock and have to go, I'd actually have five more minutes. The trick is to not think that you have that extra time.