u/Fine-Psychology8678

Hi all,

I'm doing a postgrad stats paper this semester (723 - stochastic processes) and, as the title says, I feel way out of my depth.

It's the most 'pure math' course I've ever taken, and I'm honestly battling as I don't think I've got the necessary probability theory perquisites for it. I'm decent at statistical theory, but the proofs and concepts in this course feel even gnarilier than the 300/700-level mathematical stats course.

Obviously a tad too late to back pedal now (cursing my week 2 self for sticking with this course) but I'm trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Rant aside, does anyone have any tips for or experience with getting through technical courses when you're seriously out of your depth?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I've got a midterm for Engsci 760 on Wednesday and I'm quite under the weather. I think I'll probably be fine by the test, but studying is obviously a real mission at the moment. This course is difficult enough without the added hurdle of learning the maths while battling a cold.

Anyone know what the go is here? Should I get a doctor's appointment tomorrow and grab a note? I imagine the doc will just tell me to wait it out as it's just a bog standard cold, but still miserable.

I've never been sick during test season before so I'm a bit unsure what to do.

Thanks a bunch!