[nabs-l] Mathematics and Cosmology interest.

[justin williams]

Where were  you when I needed you?   Lol

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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie
Principato via nabs-l
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 11:28 PM
To: Mariya Vasileva; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Mathematics and Cosmology interest.

.i used to be really terrible at Math, too, until a friend and mathematician
introduced me to a whole new side of the subject that opened it up for me,
and showed me how much simpler it all is when you really start taking it
apart. It's also truly fascinating stuff when you have something like
cosmology and physics to map it onto. I've been excelling in Math since
then, and even decided to pursue a career in physics so I can keep studying
math throughout my life. The thing that made the most difference for me was
embracing the areas of Math I struggled with, and instead of shying away in
embarrassment, tackling the gaps in my foundation head on and practicing and
reading and practicing some more until it becomes second nature. Re-learning
forgotten arithmetic is nothing to be ashamed of, and even some of History's
greatest scientists and mathematicians admitted in their writing of
struggling with arithmetic or algebra. You're welcome to email me off list
and we can talk specific strategies for specific areas of math you struggle
with. I tutor math on the side of my own studies and would love to help you
out. 

Best,

Jamie

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> On Jul 17, 2014, at 5:06 PM, Mariya Vasileva via nabs-l
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all: I am planning to major in Cosmology once I get in to 
> college, but there is an issue that is holding me back from pursuing 
> it with even greater determination. I am very sucky with math, and I 
> know that I have to be very strong in this subject as well as science 
> in order for me to have this grand interest of mine become a 
> successful reality. Is there any way that I can receive assistance in 
> strengthening this set back? I really don't want to give up my hope 
> for this dream just yet! If there is any advice that anyone would like 
> to give me to help me solve this issue I will greatly appreciate it.
> Thanks. Mariya
> 
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