The Most Challenging Class I've Ever Taken
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- I rank and discuss the hardest (pre-med) classes I've taken in my two years at Brown so far. For each class, I tell you what to expect, the average time per week spent studying, outside resources I utilized (if any), and the type of class it was (memorization vs conceptual).
I made this video mainly for my pre-med folks out there, I hope it's helpful or at least slightly stress-relieving hearing my experiences in these classes. Stay until the end of the video for some uplifting words of encouragement LOL
Love,
May
If you're reading this, don't forget to comment down below the class you're most excited to take next semester! :-)
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Send this video to your stressed premed friends :-)
Check out my Being Premed series: ua-cam.com/play/PLZd0XUJhKv3-ZYrSgUMT_fGiwNID4wwpb.html
“I not only survived but THRIVED” wow you go May
Real emphasis on survived 😂😂 thank u for getting me through the hard times
please do a video about how you study!!
Literally just do the problems in the book and if u cant do it look it up on youtube or read the text book.
If you want to get an A read every textbook chapter and watch videos on every subtopic (do the example problems as you watch the videos)
Thats literally it, school is so easy nowadays just use the internet.
Also start studying 3 or 4 days before the exam if not more and study as much as possible on your first day of studying so you get a good grip on what you know/ dont know.
Its really just how much time you put in
Brad Frink “school is so easy now adays” that is false depending on the high school you go to
you should definitely make an intro to brown/survival guide for freshmen and prospective students students !!!
I have a feeling you’re a 4.0 student rn lol
Justin Noowin she’s not... i think she had mentioned based on the grading scale, she got a C in organic
optimisticview I actually did really well in organic! 😊
May Gao yikes!!! i’m beyond confused in organic lmao... congrats to youuuu!
I hear you, best of luck!!
brown grade infaltion so wouldnt be surprised
the filming location is sick^^
did taking science AP classes/exams in high school provide you with a sufficient amount of knowledge to do well in corresponding college level classes?
I would say that any AP/IB background knowledge can be helpful to a certain extent, but nothing can really “prepare” you in the sense of “getting ahead” for college classes. As related to this video, I took AP Bio and AP Chemistry; neither really directly translated into my coursework in college, but I think they probably helped me develop the necessary studying/critical thinking skills. Not necessarily a bad thing though-everyone is pretty much at the same level of preparation for each class so that’s comforting.
May Gao thanks for your insight!
*this video is so hELPFUL OMG* thank you may!! ❤️❤️
Yes to the tip of avoiding neurotic pre meds lol!
Need new content
You're so cool and this video was really inspiring for me, thank you :) You have what I like to call the "farabale" attitude. Farabale literally means "just relax" in Yoruba, and in Jesus name THIS is the kind of mentality I'm taking with me to college Amen :) P. S. You're hair and the place you chose to film at are both really pretty. Keep glowing and thriving Queen! And may God keep evidently blessing you too in Jesus Name Amen!
I like that! Thanks for watching
Tbh I love chemistry
Most excited: Chemistry and Biology
Least excited: History
You literally saved my anxiety May. I’m an in incoming freshman and I was so scared of the pre-med requirement until you broke them down. I was honestly expecting 3-4 hours per day per course every semester. Thank you for this video.
so much value in this video! also love the coloring and cinematography :3
Thank you!!
Most excited : Inorganic chemistry
Least excited : Calculus
Hey May, I'll be taking a biochemistry course this fall and I'm reaaaaaaaallyy intimidated by it. Can you please make a study tips video for biochem if you can?
your backyard is beautiful wow
when you study finance every subject is the least liked one
oops... i’m taking next semester:
1. Orgo 2
2. Physio
3. Principles of Biochem
🤡🤡🤡
I'm also on a pre-med track!
Excited: Going to UW Seattle and studying Orgo
Least Excited: Calculus
Congrats! A very exciting journey ahead
@@MayGao Super Stoked, Thanks!!
can you make a video on how you study!!:)
Most excited: psychology
Least excited: pre-calc A/B
Nijah Simms I took CC Pre-Cal A/B in high school. It wasn't too bad, but pro tip: pay attention and take detailed notes
love psychology, office hours definitely helped for precalc
I'm honestly here for the show...I'm done with Undergrad and Grad. I wish tips like this were around a couple of years ago and I am not in your field. Your blessed because you have friends who care and you all are studying together for a common goal...$$$...joking. Seriously though I was in IT. I failed Stats, yup got an F...attended classes and everything. Next semester got a B. Guess what kids...still got in my field. I was hired because I reminding the interviewer of her son...let that sink in. Anyway my biggest problem in Grad school...Stats was Undergrad...were the people. I was already in my field. People don't want to listen, well younger people. May is giving good advice about talking with your professors. I tried to get people to do that....nah. Anyway...at the end of the day, you have to really want that degree...and then you might not even need it. Guess what...I failed Stats again in Grad school and then passed. Guess what I do all day now...Stats...I finally got it after Grad school and learned I really love math and am quite good at it...go figure. Oh, I forgot to mention, at my school, you have to attend class. One teacher saw that the majority of students in our finance class were not showing up (class was @ 9pm), so he made it mandatory to have a quiz every class. If you finished it you could go. Me and another guy worked together and would finish every time in like 10 minutes. So May, you're blessed...I had to attend, online or not...unless it was fully online. I'm done rambling. Oh I'm not dumb...still got a 3.8 GPA but it don't mean nothing...that's just society way of classifying people.
I take organic chemistry this fall semester 😭I’m so scared. I decided to purchase chemistry books this summer so I can possibly understand it better😣 May the force be with everyone taking chemistry💜
Doing problems can be fun :)
Jordan Lewis update: how’d u do?
6th June 10013 (recorded)
I have to take pre calculus( never took pre cal or calculus in high school) general chemistry and biology I’m really nervous since I’m going to be a freshman in college in the fall😭😭do you have any advice?
Stay on top of the material, use syllabus week to your advantage and stay organized (write down test dates, schedule, etc). Start studying for exams sooner rather than later. Seek help from TAs and professors. You got this!
I HATE GEN CHEM TOO! ESPECIALLY GEN CHEM II
Im sorry, is that your backyard?!
excited: gov and physics
not as excited: calculus
interesting diversity in coursework!
I’m entering my sophomore year of high school. Most excited about AP Physics and AP Math, least excited for Drama
wow the mitochondria isn’t the powerhouse of the cell, you are
Physics is dope, I'd say it's the coolest science out there. The others are cool too, but there is something alluring about physics.
All of my pre-med friends feel the same about chem 😂
As a nursing major, I’m most excited for my pediatrics rotation and least excited/terrified for advanced med-surg
excited & terrified is a great combo
Excited: cognitive science, linguistics, architecture, computer science
Not excited: calc 😪
sounds like you have a lot to be excited for 😊
im scared for linear algebra and discrete math
me + math = 🤯🤯
i’m gonna be a freshman in college so i’m super nervous!
most excited: introduction to archery/freshman writing seminar/compsci
least: chem and calc😩
Archery sounds super cool
She’s so cool and funny I love her lol
I’m nervous about chemistry had a bad experience in high school ☹️ so scared 😱
Thanks May!
I enjoyed the material covered in college chemistry more than high school if that’s any consolation haha
Biochemistry was sooo ANNOYING! Orgo 2 was so much fun.
Do you recommend taking a.p chemistry and a.p calc senior year love you!!!
If you’re planning on eventually applying to medical school, calc and chemistry are requirements so if your goal is to take the AP to get out of a requirement, then no. If you want to be prepared for those classes when you take them again in college, then yes. If your “dream” colleges do placements in chemistry based on AP credit (look up CHEM 0100 and CHEM 0330 on Brown’s website for an example or watch my Premed series on UA-cam), then yes to taking AP chemistry. My video on Premed Courses might be helpful to you!
How do professors now that the course load in biochemistry is similar to medical school, unless they actually went to medical school?
Yes, please do a video on how to study for high school students and note taking!
Will do!
May probably has a 4.0 if she still got an A in her hardest class
Tracy Lu yes she’s a hard worker
Literally where did you get those books
my dads office oop
I am a chemical engineer major (4th year now) and I would say the chemistry courses including biochemistry was a walk in the park lol 😂
Where are you in this video? Brown campus?
Still in high school but
Most Excited: Stats and Economics
Least Excited: Lit
Thank you!
honestly the editing and the filming and the colours in this video are just s t u n n i n g
please make a video about college application stress and ~ mental health ~ in senior yr of hs!
I’ll look into making that video!
I start university this fall and so far the most challenging class I've ever taken was AP stats. Not that it was challenging, just very and I mean very boring. The challenge was not falling asleep.
haha I feel that, professors make a big difference
what do you keep reaching for in the corner lol
Haha I was trying to be sly about my laptop with my notes :P
@@MayGao lol i caught u
The hardest for me so far has been OChem 2
hi may!
excited: calculus
least excited: ap physics c
Yay! You’re the first person I’ve seen be excited about calculus 😂😇
May Gao hahah ikr i gotta approach math like a fun challenge in order to stay sane during the class
Could you post a video/ insert in the descriptions to one of your videos your schedule? I’m an incoming premed and just want to see how other people are planning out their courses
Each person’s schedule is super variable, but if you want to know which courses I took each semester, check out my Being Premed playlist (linked in the pinned comment-I made a video on which classes to take) and my Guide to Choosing College Classes video (skip to the end to see which classes I took).
Guide to Choosing Classes: ua-cam.com/video/-D5pfspki4U/v-deo.html
Pre-Med Courses to Take: ua-cam.com/video/pxCQwGcZGpk/v-deo.html
Oh man, I'm a first year medical science in Australia (equivalent to pre-med in the US) and Intro Chemistry is the death of me... :( why is it so difficultttt sjs u d bj
You’ll get through it!
could you do a video about your recommended schedule based on the schedule you had on a pre-med track?
Hi Deryn, you will probably find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/pxCQwGcZGpk/v-deo.html
Happy to answer lingering questions via Instagram!
Oh my god THANK YOU!! I'll be a freshman starting premed at brown in the fall and I'm planning on taking the same course tracks so I'll definitely be taking your advice! you're a lifesaver 💓
Exciting times ahead 😊
so excited for human gross anatomy and cadaver labs! I'm hoping it will be the highlight of my pre-med courses
that sounds dope! not commonly offered for premeds
I love this!! Thank you so much for this video!
This made me feel a lot better, it’s (of course) going to be challenging but ITS NOT impossible! Thank you so much :)
Yes! That’s the message I’m trying to get across :-)
i'm honestly really scared for calculus
Seems to be a common theme in the comments-Khan academy, other online resources, and office hours definitely help!
@@MayGao thank you, i agree, i have a calculus exam next week and i'm consistently using khan academy. I have a question, it takes me really (really) long to do my math hw, do you have any advice
Make sure you understand the major concept before doing the problem. It might help to (mentally) categorize problems by type or concept. Then, do as many problems as you can and check answers. If you get things wrong, don’t move on until you understand why. Repetition is my only major advice.
@@MayGao thank you so much, I really appreciate it❤
I loved this video, May! Please make more on your study habits and tips :))
💙💙 coming soon! will be posting more as school starts up again
are you a lesbian? :D
love your videos they inspire me to do well at school and to enjoy learning even though I am not going into pre-med or a science major
Makes me so happy to hear!! You’re killing it 😊
you should do a video on how you study!!
More pre-med videos PLS!!!!
Haha of course! More coming
most excited: writing
least excited: ochem 2 !
HAHAHA knowing you I expected the reverse
most: psychology and law
least: microbiology with lab oof
interesting combo of courses, microbio will be cool!