Hi, Daniel Cheong here.
I am going to share about my past experience last semester {Jan 07 to Apr 07}, when I was taking this infamously tough module called “Linear Algebra {II}”.
As the name implies, this is a Maths module at Level 2 {meant for Year 02}. People have to first pass the already challenging “Linear Algebra {I}” before taking Part 2. The module has been given the nickname “Mission Impossible”. This is one of those modules that students will not understand easily right from the beginning and will struggle to even start doing the tutorials.
You don’t even need a calculator for this module because it is useless. Proving techniques and complex theorems are what one needs.
To make matters worse, I got a bad lecturer who had very disorganized notes and a tutor who is not at all friendly. The exam and test are closed-book. No helpsheets allowed.
I struggled immensely ealry on but one fine day, I decided to accompany my friend while he is taking his smoking break. And perhaps out of mutual kindness, he decided to lend me an old set of Maths notes.
Turns out that that is all I need for that module. The work of a stellar Maths lecturer, of whom I have not been grateful to but that is another story.
The test is coming. The records are against me. I had failed 2 out of 4 Maths tests before. And I only got grade “C” for that “Linear Algebra {I}”.
I actually cried to God on the eve of the test. I was sufficiently prepared {took 1 entire week} but there was still a severe lack of confidence.
Turned out that I passed that test. And did better than many of my peers, including my dear friend, a scholar.
And I went on to get “B+” for that module.
Isn’t God amazing?
