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Options for Adults with Renewed Interest in Math?
Internet Ninja asks: "After only doing mathematics in high school level and in my first year of University, I've suddenly developed an interest in mathematics. Since that was now almost 10 years ago I'm a little rusty. Anything past pythagoras is a little tough for me :) but I know I could get back up to speed quickly. I could probably steal my daughters math textbooks and start reading but I'm wondering if there is a better way. I considered a part-time University paper at US$495 each and you need to do two as bridging courses in order to even start on undergraduate courses. A bit pricey when you have a home and family to look after as well. Another option was a night courses but I'm kept pretty busy with work. Does anyone have any advice or good resources?"
Anything past pythagoras is a little tough for me :) but I know I could get back up to speed quickly.
:) Math will still be tough for you. Just don't try.
That's where you're wrong
I'm going to done the flame throwing gear and wade in to this.
I don't know where you are but I've never been to a place where a community college could compare to any but the weakest of universities. It's like VoTec or something. If you want a bunch of kids who are too dumb, lazy or cheap to go to a real college or university, go to a community college. Everyone there is basically bullshitting each other in to believing that they're getting the same education they would at a 'real' university.
It's basically all the credits, none of the work. To the original question: Go somewhere that will kick your teeth in and make you do the work.
But you'll be driven out of the classroom by the stinky, unwashed masses who are "educated" there. Half the reason for going to a major university is to surround yourself with literate people of good taste who appreciate the the higher things in life. How many art exhibitions, or protest marches can you get involved with at a local college? None. But hey, if you want to live at mom's place, eat Carls Jr. fast food, and grub with the oinking hicks for homework assignments, go for it.
Shutting down free speech with violence isn't fighting fascism. It IS fascism!
Yeah, God forbid anyone should get an education and expect to actually use it in life. An education should be an expensive white elephant, unusable except for Sunday afternoon jaunts to the art house, rather like a 60s British sports car.
Shutting down free speech with violence isn't fighting fascism. It IS fascism!
(really loud farting noise)
I find it to be really odd to see such closed-mindedness and outright bigotry from such an "educated" person. Open your mind, and see things differently.
Shutting down free speech with violence isn't fighting fascism. It IS fascism!
Attitudes like mine are remarkably prevalent among the educated elite (thank you for noticing). You'd know if you ever spent any time in an institute of higher learning.
Shutting down free speech with violence isn't fighting fascism. It IS fascism!
With a shithead attitude like that, nobody will believe your statement. Congratulations.
There is a difference between educated elite and intelligent elite. Thanks for helping to prove that point.
Have you been stalked by Seth today?