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climatelurker t1_j9hsdxz wrote

Also, not being wonderful at math in high school doesn't mean you won't do well at it in college. It depends on how much you are willing to work at it.

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YesWeHaveNoTomatoes t1_j9i36ow wrote

In some Asian countries kids are taught that everyone can learn any amount of math just by putting in however much effort is required. And anyone can learn piano, basketball, etc. Natural talent helps by making it easier, but everyone can learn it; no one is incapable.

On the other hand for a competitive job OP would probably be better served by focusing their effort on things that are easier for them to be really, really good at. NASA isn't hiring satellite engineers to design educational programs or sweet talk congresscritters into more funding or etc.

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TheLit420 t1_j9jg1i5 wrote

This is the right attitude to have. Not too many are born with a smooth brain. You just need to apply yourself as much as you can to become what you what to become.

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Imlurkskywalker t1_j9i5hur wrote

Honestly this. I made a D in chemistry in high school whereas every single other class were straight A’s and then in college ended up falling in love with it and graduating with honors with a degree in chemistry which is now utilized in operations at a nuclear plant. Bad teachers can make you think you’re not good at something.

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RadiantHC t1_j9k6urw wrote

Also college's entire structure is much different from high school's

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Fukkinchilll t1_j9ibf9m wrote

I second this. Might not even have to wait until college! I didn’t do phenomenal at math my freshman or sophomore year either, but when I took physics in my junior year, a passion was born, and it just clicked

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DJOldskool t1_j9ju0ns wrote

Always stated as soon as you get to algebra, it should be mixed with physics. It makes it so much more interesting.

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Mrbaker4420 t1_j9jx3fc wrote

I dropped out in the 10th grade. I'm an engineer. It all depends on how bad you want it.

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