My Hardest Semester of Engineering, How I Made It Through

The video discusses a challenging winter quarter in college, focusing on time management, study techniques, and balancing academics with work and social life. The speaker shares experiences from taking advanced elective courses, managing a part-time job, and maintaining a high GPA. Key strategies include effective scheduling, starting assignments early, and differentiating between tasks requiring high and low mental effort. The speaker emphasizes the importance of attending classes and offers reflections on the quarter's challenges and successes.

What was the main reason the narrator found the winter quarter challenging?

• They had to commute long distances.

• They were not interested in their courses.

• They took multiple advanced courses with labs.

• They had a part-time job and a girlfriend.

Why did the narrator choose to take advanced elective courses?

• They wanted to avoid other courses.

• They were interested in the subjects.

• They were advised by their professor.

• They were required for graduation.

How did the narrator manage their time effectively during the quarter?

• By cramming all work into weekends.

• By focusing only on lab work.

• By starting assignments early and using breaks wisely.

• By skipping classes to study more.

What was the narrator's job during the quarter?

• Grader for various professors.

• Library assistant.

• Research assistant in a lab.

• Teaching assistant for a professor.

What advice does the narrator give about preparing for exams?

• Cram the night before the exam.

• Copy homework from friends.

• Understand material thoroughly and avoid cramming.

• Skip classes to study more.

Why does the narrator emphasize not skipping classes?

• Skipping classes leads to more free time.

• Classes are the only time to socialize.

• It helps in staying up-to-date with the material.

• Professors take attendance.

What reflection does the narrator share about their course choices?

• They found all courses equally useful.

• They wish they had taken more engineering classes.

• They wish they had taken fewer courses.

• They regret not taking more math or physics classes.