SkinnyDude:
my only problem is mathematics. i find it difficult to understand it. and i'm studying Banking and finance. just wrote our first semester exam, now waiting for result. i dont want what hDr appened to me during our exams, to repeat itself. any solution? it's depressing seeing people who you are better than academically, making fun of you indirectly, parading theirselves as mini- god because you are not good in mathematics

literarymathy:


Frankly most of us have had a share of this at a point in time or another. However, I will suggest that you approach your lecturer and complain to him honestly without any form of reservation or bribe. Tell him to give you materials and coach you if possible. Call him to ask of him or send a text every now and then. It may not do much but it will improve your relationship with him and who knows?...

Apart from that, find the A listers in Mathematics and read with them. You can stylishly starts discussion group with the best brains in your class during exam period and gain from their wealth of knowledge. You have to throw off pride on other to achieve this.

Finally, pray and pray and pray + read and read and read. Find easy cuts to Business maths and apply them. Meet old students to teach you the course. Goto ocw.mit.edu and browse the course to read more about it. Find other good graduates in other schools abroad and send them mails(if you want to take it that far).

I hope I've helped. Remember, the attainment of heart desires is by striving... Hold your thoughts mentally until it becomes a part of you.

SkinnyDude:

thanks. the course is actually Business mathematics. next year, we will take up Statistics.
I tried going for Maths tutorial, but i didnt meet up. and i met a senior student, chatted him up. told him my problems, and collected his number. he is good in maths. but i met him late.
we are starting new semester tomorrow, i will apply everything you wrote here.

SkinnyDude:
my only problem is mathematics. i find it difficult to understand it. and i'm studying Banking and finance. just wrote our first semester exam, now waiting for result. i dont want what happened to me during our exams, to repeat itself. any solution? it's depressing seeing people who you are better than academically, making fun of you indirectly, parading theirselves as mini- god because you are not good in mathematics

thelastgenius:





Skinnydude.
Dunno how to start motivating yu.
I used to think I dnt knw maths too , till I motivated myself into believing I know it.

In my first semester, I had a "" in maths.. Y? From the onset I thought since I didn't knw maths in secondary school , things would be the same. It had a big pull on the GP and its still the same reason I'm still hustling to hit a 1st class (I'm on a 4.34 now).

How did I help myself??
Before 2nd semester started I determined to have an A in my maths.

I made sure I payed 90% attention in all math classes,,
Asked my questions no matter how stupid they sounded,,
Made sure I understood everything taught before leaving each class( would just sit there till the class is needed) ,,
I participated in almost every class exercise,,
I solved all assignments,,
I went extra early for math classes ( first row things)
Made sure I understood 80% of the course outline completely
Most importantly,, I prayed and put all my trust in God.
I sha had an A in math at the end... Had a staggering GP of 4.78 that semester compared to 3.79 from 1st semester.

Trust me ,, By 200L 1st semester I didn't even have to Work that hard for my A.

Just believe in yourself, Trust God, and dnt let nobody weigh you down. You're gone get there.

I'm in my 300L 1st semester now.
Still hoping to hit the first class.

Hope I helped


*edited***
Forgot thisss,, Eat before going for classes and before reading.

Doubleoo:
My story would inspire you guys...

I graduated with 2:1 through hard work. Although i am not too brilliant, but if i had put more efforts starting from my first year i would have be a 4 pointer. NO FIRST CLASS IN MY SET.
I am a biochemist.

My cgpa in year one was 2.95 Without a single carry over. I got that because i never read until a day to test or when the exam time table is out.

At the end of year two i got 3.0, still without carry over. I drink, but not that womanize.

I felt my dream is getting buried due to my poor performance because my friends are 4 pointers, so i picked up the challenge in my third year. In first semester of 300 level i had 4.45 gpa. Not too good, but i knew i tried. I can do better, yet the pressure in that level was much. Second semester i had something a bit lower because i involved in politics. At the end of my third year my CGPA was 3.42.

In my final year i have much work to do, yet i head much programs. I was the leader in my seminar group which i had to shoulder the whole research and slide preparation. I struggled and i push my cgpa to 3.46 At the end of first semester final year.
In second semester i was also the head of my project group. I ran errands and got occupied with activities because my project took 6 months.

But..., at the end of my study i graduated with 3.52.

I knew quite well that i am a product of 4 point, but the euphoria of first year had really caused much to my low grade.
My intimate friends got 4.1, 4.42, 4.3. but i got 3.52

Throughout my study i never had a carry over, yet i don't read at night.
Biochemistry, hmmm! Not easy.

zleemshaddy:
tenkz alot 4 d advise, am abt 2 study biochem also (great metabolite) n what u said will truely help me ..

Doubleoo:


Acetyl CoA

zleemshaddy:




so, pls can u tell me some of the challenges u faced @ some certain semesters. . Tenkz in advance

Doubleoo:


I particular i had some challenges and some of them were calculations.

I had challenges in...

Physics 101 and 102,
Math 101 and 104. During my time math 104 was calculus in my school, and i wasn't thought in secondary. So it was do or die.

Physical chemistry was also challenging when we got to Herbert Einstein derivations.
Analytical chemistry 1 and 2 were hot. Only biochemistry, chemistry, industrial chemistry, and geology students took it then.

I didn't have much problems in biochemistry courses, but some were really threatening.
BCH 301, 303, 309, 311, 313, 302, 304, 306, 310 were the hottest in year three.

From year three we speak biochemically. What i mean by that is all requirements were majorly structures (also known as biochemical pathways).

BCH 401, 411, 402, 410 and 412 were the major problems in my final year.
All the courses i listed were majorly pathways.

They are not that difficult if you have interest in structures. We draw structures so much (very much) and all medical students respect biochemistry for that.
Remember we took courses in microbiology and biology. Those courses are not strong because biochemistry would have get you more advance than what they entails.
Before i forget, bio-statistics is a difficult course.
The course have topics like PROBABILITY, ANOVA, POISON DISTRIBUTION, CORRELATION, PERCENTAGE CUMULATIVE HISTOGRAM, ETC. The worst of it is time factor in the examination hall.

So, learn to manage your time and how to quickly grab the idea of whatever they request from you.

Good Luck!

Doubleoo:


I particular i had some challenges and some of them were calculations.

I had challenges in...

Physics 101 and 102,
Math 101 and 104. During my time math 104 was calculus in my school, and i wasn't thought in secondary. So it was do or die.

Physical chemistry was also challenging when we got to Herbert Einstein derivations.
Analytical chemistry 1 and 2 were hot. Only biochemistry, chemistry, industrial chemistry, and geology students took it then.

I didn't have much problems in biochemistry courses, but some were really threatening.
BCH 301, 303, 309, 311, 313, 302, 304, 306, 310 were the hottest in year three.

From year three we speak biochemically. What i mean by that is all requirements were majorly structures (also known as biochemical pathways).

BCH 401, 411, 402, 410 and 412 were the major problems in my final year.
All the courses i listed were majorly pathways.

They are not that difficult if you have interest in structures. We draw structures so much (very much) and all medical students respect biochemistry for that.
Remember we took courses in microbiology and biology. Those courses are not strong because biochemistry would have get you more advance than what they entails.
Before i forget, bio-statistics is a difficult course.
The course have topics like PROBABILITY, ANOVA, POISON DISTRIBUTION, CORRELATION, PERCENTAGE CUMULATIVE HISTOGRAM, ETC. The worst of it is time factor in the examination hall.

So, learn to manage your time and how to quickly grab the idea of whatever they request from you.

Good Luck!

Manweysabi:
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SkinnyDude:

wow, i'm overwhelmed with joy. Thanks. i pray you graduate with first class.

yorex2011:

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

sirRiddy:
2'1 was possible because my first year and second year GPA were fairly comfortable, amounted to well over 3.5, don't get it wrong. After the third year, the nosedive in grades amounted to about cumulative GPA 3.2 or so. With mediocre grades in the fourth year, there was not much improvement. It was in my fifth year after IT that 'my eye con clear' and knowing this was the last chance, that I decided to give it all I had. I made an average of 4.2 in my final year in addition to the 'free' boost Industrial Training (SIWES) grades gave most of us then, I found my final GPA at 3.64.
So, you need to see two clauses here:
1. Fairly good grades at the start
2. The boost the IT results gave
3. The self conviction I had to take when I knew having below 2'1 would affect my aspirations, post college.

Computer science, Ife.

Olamyyde:

wow bro...i'm studying the same course. Can i still amke a 1st class with a cgpa of 3.9 in 100l

Kay005:
Sir from ur post i deduced dat u are an engineering student so i will lyk u to answer d following questions (1) what do u mean by i.t "free" boost cos i.t is 6units do u mean u were all give A in ur i.t freely? or u earned the A? and do u use i.t in ur skul? (2) SWEP in some school is either 0unit or 6units which unit is it in ur skul? and do they use swep in ur skul? tanx

Olamyyde:

wow bro...i'm studying the same course. Can i still amke a 1st class with a cgpa of 3.9 in 100l