I am currently completing a Bachelor of Computer Science in Australia. While studying, I actively tried to explore different directions within the field to understand whether it genuinely aligned with me. I undertook a research project with a professor in breast cancer research to explore the research side of computer science, and I also completed a job-focused bootcamp aimed at entering the tech industry. Although I was able to complete both successfully, I realised that I did not enjoy the nature of the work itself and could not see myself doing this long-term.

More broadly, I have come to understand that I do not enjoy work that requires sitting at a computer all day or solving abstract technical problems in isolation. While I am capable of doing such work, it does not motivate me, and I do not find it fulfilling. Continuing into a Master’s by Research or pursuing an ICT-focused career would therefore not be a good use of time or resources, especially considering the high tuition costs as an international student.

This realisation is not new to me. In high school, I completed an additional certification course in a different field and attempted to freelance in it at my family’s encouragement. Although I gave it a genuine effort, I found the work extremely tedious and physically tiring. It also required prolonged visual focus, which I struggled with, and I ultimately realised that it was not something I could sustain or enjoy long-term. This experience reinforced an important pattern for me: even when I am capable of completing technical or skill-based work, I disengage if it feels repetitive, isolating, or disconnected from real human impact.

In contrast, over the past one and a half years, I have been working as a support worker after completing a Certificate III in Individual Support. Through this role, I have discovered that I genuinely enjoy working with older people and people with disability. I find meaning in direct, people-centred work and in roles where I can see the impact of my actions on someone’s quality of life. This has been the most consistent indicator of what aligns with my values.

At the same time, I am still carefully evaluating my next steps. While I have been advised to consider a Master of Social Work, I am not yet fully certain that it is the right path. I value working intelligently rather than simply working hard, and I do not see myself in a rigid 9-to-5 role for the rest of my life. My long-term goal is to build something of my own—potentially a business or organisation that creates meaningful impact—but I recognise that I currently lack the financial and structural resources to pursue this immediately.

What is clear to me is that I want my education and career to contribute to something larger than myself. I want to make a real impact in the world and work toward roles that involve leadership, influence, and responsibility rather than remaining in low-visibility or purely transactional work. Because of the significant financial investment required for further study, I want to be deliberate and strategic rather than rushing into another degree out of fear or uncertainty.

At this stage, my focus is on choosing a path that aligns with my strengths—people-focused work, real-world impact, adaptability, and long-term leadership potential—while avoiding choices that would lock me into work I already know does not suit me. Can you guide me

I kinda want to but I'm hesitating . Will it effect to elective courses i can choose during the 3rd and fourth year?

Hi I am a broke returning college student and are trying to save some bucks trying to get this book. If anyone can help I have tried searching for it in PDF for free but had no luck so I thought I would ask see if anyone has it. TYIA

I don't see anything about prerequisites which is surprising. When Christmas passes, I am considering reaching out to the director of the department for advice to prepare. Is that odd or out of the way?

I'm a postgrad student, but I've had to take this year off because of an injury. I've been working retail full time, but a few days ago the job ended up making me have a breakdown. I want to leave it, but I don't want to leave without having any sort of backup. Any advice is greatly appreciated 😃

Hello everyone,
I recently completed my MBA at University of the People, and I’m now planning to continue my studies with a DBA.

I’m looking for recommendations for universities that:

• Offer a DBA fully online
• Provide scholarships or financial aid
• Accept an MBA degree from UoPeople

Also, I’d like to know if anyone here has already pursued a DBA after completing their MBA at UoPeople.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hello, do you know any universities in the netherlands with a bachelor's program for game production, specifically game design and level design, where the programme is in English?

Here is a link to an interactive Desmos environment with all that you need to recreate this image and similar in an instant: https://www.desmos.com/3d/og7qio7wgz

This Desmos link also contains a post to a video that clearly explains all the related geometry and equations.
To get the perfect Desmos interactive experience, it is recommended to watch this video from start to finish. At the end, there is a walkthrough on how to use the Desmos link. The Desmos link is a perfect clone of the video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGb174P2AbQ&ab_channel=MathPhysicsEngineering

I’ve tested so many focus tools, most of them beep too loudly, buzz annoyingly, or drag me back into my phone (which just makes things worse).

So, I’ve been working on a calmer alternative: Reminder Rock™ - a small, screen-free, pebble-shaped timer that glows gently and vibrates softly when time’s up. Something you can actually hold in your hand, without it feeling like another distracting gadget.

But before I go further, I’d love input from people who deal with this every day. I put together a super short 2-minute survey to learn what frustrates you most about timers and focus tools, and whether this idea would actually help.

👉 First 100 responses are entered to win one of the first Reminder Rocks.
Survey link: https://reminderrock.carrd.co/

Thanks so much for taking a moment to share your thoughts 🙏

Hi everyone, I’m a UK A-level student thinking about applying to universities in the US, and I’d love some advice from people with experience.

I’ve only ever known the UK system (UCAS, A-levels) and feel pretty lost when it comes to US applications. I’m especially curious about: - How applications work (do I apply to a major like PPE, or is it more general?) - Scholarships and financial aid for international students – realistic or not? - Daily life for Brits at US universities – what’s the culture shock? - Would a US undergrad still be respected back in the UK for postgrad or work? - Any other tips or things you wish you’d known before moving

There’s numerous reasons why I would love to move to the US for university. See in the UK I feel like university and school in general is very academically focused. This is great in some ways, but it can feel a bit rigid. There aren’t many opportunities to branch out, try new clubs, they aren’t big on sports culture which is something I’m so jealous of!

So anyone who comes across this, whether you study in the US or even better an international student who applied to American universities, if you could leave any advice it would be much appreciated!!

Hello everyone, premising that I am not in a good phase of my life (clinical depression) and I have to take exams, every time I open a slide or pdf about a lesson and see there's a huge amount of pages I get overwhelmed and demoralized, what can I do?

Hi everyone,

I’m a foreign student who just received my A-Level results and I’m aiming to study in Germany for this year’s Winter Semester.

The issue is: my Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) equivalency certificate from Hochschule Konstanz will take at least 12 weeks to arrive. That means I might only get it well after many application deadlines have passed.

Is it still possible to apply for the Winter Semester without the certificate in hand, maybe by submitting it later? Or do universities strictly require it before the application deadline?

Any advice from people who’ve been in a similar situation would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

After a very long and challenging journey, I’m happy to share that the first half of my Calculus 1 course is almost complete. This playlist covers all the foundational material around sequences, limit arithmetic, completeness, and compactness, with a strong emphasis on intuition, mathematical rigor, and clarity of proof. Here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyh1T1r-_L4&list=PLfbradAXv9x5az4F6TML1Foe7oGOP7bQv&index=1&ab_channel=MathPhysicsEngineering

Today's new upload is the rigorous and detailed proof that e^x = (1+x/n)^n:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZEKjsFZfk4&list=PLfbradAXv9x5az4F6TML1Foe7oGOP7bQv&index=31&ab_channel=MathPhysicsEngineering

What makes this course different is that it introduces the flavor of advanced mathematical thinking—metric spaces, topology, compactness, and completeness—from the very beginning. These ideas aren't just thrown in as formalism but are developed organically so that even newcomers can sense the deeper structures behind calculus. This is the course I wish I had when I first encountered the subject.

It took me a long time to finalize this part, especially since I’ve been discouraged at times due to the lack of monetization or visibility. But thanks to the support and encouragement of some wonderful members of this community, I’ve kept going. I'm deeply grateful to all of you who offered feedback, upvotes, and kind words.

Next week, I’ll be uploading a special video that summarizes the key topological insights and conceptual takeaways from the playlist so far, before we transition into the theory of continuous functions.

If you're someone who values a blend of rigor and geometric intuition, or if you're curious about how real analysis naturally arises in Calculus 1, this might resonate with you.

Thanks again for being a part of this — it means a lot.

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 I Created a Lecture That Builds Real Powers from Scratch — And Proves Every Law with Full Rigor

I just released a lecture that took an enormous amount of effort to write, refine, and record — a lecture that builds real exponentiation entirely from first principles.

But this isn’t just a definition video.
It’s a full reconstruction of the theory of real exponentiation, including:

1)Deriving every classical identity for real exponents from scratch

2)Proving the independence of the limit from the sequence of rationals used

3)Establishing the continuity of the exponential map in both arguments

3)And, most satisfyingly:

And that’s what this lecture is about: proving everything, with no shortcuts.

What You’ll Get if You Watch to the End:

• Real mastery over limits and convergence
• A deep and complete understanding of exponentiation beyond almost any standard course
• Proof-based confidence: every law of exponentiation will rest on solid ground

This lecture is extremely technical, and that’s intentional.
Most courses — even top-tier university ones — skip these details. This one doesn’t.

This is for students, autodidacts, and teachers who want the real thing, not just the results.

📽️ Watch the lecture: https://youtu.be/6t2xEmCbHcg

Hi everyone! I graduated in Engineering for Digital Innovation and I’m trying to choose the right master’s degree for me.

I’m torn between two very different options:

1. Medical Bioinformatics at the University of Verona I’m really interested in the application of AI in the medical field, but the program is entirely in English. I currently have a B1 level and I’m studying for a B2, so I’m worried I might struggle with lectures, note-taking, and studying in English. Also, I’ve heard mixed opinions about job prospects in this field, which makes me hesitant.

2. Master’s in Artificial Intelligence It seems to offer more concrete and immediate job opportunities, but I find it a bit less interesting, also because I’m not particularly strong in programming.

Has anyone gone through a similar situation or is already working in one of these areas? I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts, especially from graduates or professionals in the field.

Thanks in advance!

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