Taking classes in college is hard enough, especially if your major requires you to take courses in the sciences. When making decisions about what classes to add to your busy collegiate life, the difficulty of the class can determine whether or not it’s something you want to participate in during your studies. Deciding which courses…
University requirements sometimes don’t have any connections to the degree. For example, most colleges require that students earn credits in a physical education course. Most computer science programs require that students take at least one physics class, but why? Computer science degrees have a physics requirement so graduates can solve physics problems in the design…
Choosing a field of study for your college career is a big decision, as there are several majors to choose from, but where does physics come into play? Is it worth it to study physics? Or is it a useless degree? Studying Physics is worth it for anyone who enjoys learning about “the bigger picture.”…
The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program allows college-bound high school students to get a head start on their higher education by offering them the opportunity to take adjusted college-level courses. A student who takes AP classes is more attractive to colleges and could gain valuable credits towards their degree before even beginning college. However,…
Are you struggling to get through your physics lecture each week? Trying to make it through without losing consciousness or completely zoning out can be just as challenging as the course itself. Whether you’re a physics major or you decided to use it as a required science credit, the subject can feel a bit boring…
Heading into your final years of high school, you likely have many questions about which courses you should be taking and what it will mean for your academic career down the road. Choosing whether or not to take an AP version of a course requires careful consideration. When choosing between AP Physics and Physics, consider…
AP classes have many benefits, from preparing you for college to improving your high school GPA. But how much is too much? And should you take AP Biology and AP Physics together? You should take AP Biology and AP Physics together if you have room in your schedule and want to explore your interest and…