I Taught Myself Statistics After Not Taking Math For Three Years And Learned Both Math AND Life Lessons
Start writing a post
Adulting

I Taught Myself Statistics After Not Taking Math For Three Years And Learned Both Math AND Life Lessons

Thank you, COVID-19!

11
I Taught Myself Statistics After Not Taking Math For Three Years And Learned Both Math AND Life Lessons

When I signed up for classes for the fall semester, I thought I'd be learning in a classroom.

Instead, I had to teach myself in my Athens apartment asynchronously. That means I was the teacher.

I'm 1000% a right-brained person.

I've cried every year since 5th grade in math class in front of everyone. I used to pregame my math tests senior year by sitting in my assigned seat during lunch while my teacher played me the Rocky soundtrack.

Yeah, math really isn't my thing.

Was I going to take math in my first year of college?

Hell no! I was undecided, I had no reason to. The major I chose may not have required a math class. I declared my major second semester of college, but COVID-19 hit. It was going to blow over soon though, so I scheduled my class with a highly-rated professor. I was depending on good in-person instruction.

But then the class modality was revealed after a long summer of the unknown: the class would be asynchronous.

I struggled at first, I'll be honest. But I got the hang of it.

I made myself read the dull textbook chapters. I took my notes and watched my professor's recorded lectures. I did all the practice problems multiple times until I got them right. I made Quizlet after Quizlet. I studied hard.

I ended up getting an A- in the course!

The moral of the story is: you put in the work, you get the results.

Also, don't put off your math course if you need to take one. Take it while you're fresh. Trust me, you won't regret it.

And know that if you do put it off, remember that a global pandemic may force you to teach yourself your worst subject all on your own from your literal house.

On that note, good luck!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

55054
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35466
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957575
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

184751
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments