[nabs-l] Mathematics and Cosmology interest.

[Mariya Vasileva]

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> On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:45, justin williams via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> 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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