2014-08-26, 06:40 PM
Three of my physics classes are in the exact same room 
...both of my math classes are in the same room, and my bayesian data analysis class is the room next to where my physics classes are.
Elementary Topology looks like it'll be straightforward/easy.
Classical Algebra looks like it'll be a pain in the ass with proofs and annoying crap like that.
Intro to Cosmology sounds like it'll be f'ucking sweet. We'll see, it's a grad level class and I'm taking it as a junior lol
Quantum looks like it'll be easy. Big class for a 400 level physics, though (about 40).
E&M is going to kill me.
Bayesian sounds tough, but incredibly useful. It's another grad/undergrad class, and I'm going to choose the option to be graded as a grad student because I love this professor and when I do better than the grad students in the class he can put that on a letter of recommendation for when I apply to grad school.
Speaking of grad school -- I will be completing a B.S. in physics and a B.A. in math this year, but it's looking like it might not be wise to graduate in three years. Research labs haven't gone so well for me, so I essentially have no experience. That sure won't get me into CalTech. I might be able to get into research this year on using Bayes to find exoplanets!
Haven't decided what I'll do with my 4th year here. Possible options (currently) include: turning math B.A. into a B.S.; taking 30 credits of grad level courses (Bayes/Cosmology might count for 3 credits each if I take both as a "grad" student); to graduate with a M.S. in Physics; or adding on a computer science minor.
EXCITING TIMES
...both of my math classes are in the same room, and my bayesian data analysis class is the room next to where my physics classes are.
Elementary Topology looks like it'll be straightforward/easy.
Classical Algebra looks like it'll be a pain in the ass with proofs and annoying crap like that.
Intro to Cosmology sounds like it'll be f'ucking sweet. We'll see, it's a grad level class and I'm taking it as a junior lol
Quantum looks like it'll be easy. Big class for a 400 level physics, though (about 40).
E&M is going to kill me.
Bayesian sounds tough, but incredibly useful. It's another grad/undergrad class, and I'm going to choose the option to be graded as a grad student because I love this professor and when I do better than the grad students in the class he can put that on a letter of recommendation for when I apply to grad school.
Speaking of grad school -- I will be completing a B.S. in physics and a B.A. in math this year, but it's looking like it might not be wise to graduate in three years. Research labs haven't gone so well for me, so I essentially have no experience. That sure won't get me into CalTech. I might be able to get into research this year on using Bayes to find exoplanets!
Haven't decided what I'll do with my 4th year here. Possible options (currently) include: turning math B.A. into a B.S.; taking 30 credits of grad level courses (Bayes/Cosmology might count for 3 credits each if I take both as a "grad" student); to graduate with a M.S. in Physics; or adding on a computer science minor.
EXCITING TIMES