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What can I expect from Physics?

I will be taking Physics next year along with organic chemistry. I'm an average student. Should I be worried about this course load? #physics #science

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Katie’s Answer

I was an average student in college, and I had to take Physics and Organic Chemistry in the same semester. It wasn't easy; I made it through these courses and many other tough combinations.


Take advantage of all the resources available to you--study groups, tutoring, office hours.


It is also important to stay organized. Be sure you are aware when assignments are due and when tests are scheduled. You don't want to hurt your grade because you are taken by surprise.

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Find out what resources are available to help you through the courses.
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Physics can be challenging and interesting. The relevance of Physics to the course work related to your future career area is important for you to consider, as it could make the course more rewarding and interesting, as you can relate it to a specific area of use. A very important thing for you to do is to determine how your personality traits and interests area related to the career areas in which Physics might be used and to talk to people involved in those areas to see what advice that they may have that was helpful in their study of Physics. Keep in mind that the most effective way to develop such relationships is through such interpersonal communication means such as in person conversations and phone conversations, which allow for two way communication through dialogue. People are relying too much on such electronic means as internet and messaging which only allow for disjointed one way communication with not dialogue and no effective real time exchange of information. Through my many years in Human Relations and College Recruiting, I have developed the following steps which have been very helpful to many.

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