Differential Equations was the course that made me question my decision in taking up Chemical Engineering. I actually had no idea it was this challenging. All I had in mind was that it’s just Calculus 1 and 2 combined. Before we officially started the class, Engr. Cabatingan introduced us the syllabus and made us study it. The topics were “bearable”. However, I really had no idea what was Modeling all about. We even joked about it, more so when we knew that there’s going to be a gallery walk. In the first few sessions of the course, it was what I expected, solving equations and a few problems. But on the middle part of the school year, I never expected modeling would be mind-blowing.
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The first-order ODEs weren’t as hard as I actually thought it was. It seemed like I only needed much practice and dedication to successfully solve the ODEs. I only needed to solve simple equations to lift up my confidence and lessen my anxiety in solving problems, which helped me in solving moderate to complicated equations. I believed my performance during the first part of the finals exam was the best that I could give. I just hope that I didn’t make the same stupid mistakes I did during the OHT exams. I actually believe that I have a shot in passing this exam and hopefully this course. For the second part of the finals, my anxiety grew as I reviewed. I knew I wasn’t that good in modeling problems, and I needed much practice. I began solving as many problems I could answer during my review. I still wasn’t confident about myself in modeling problems. I prayed that I’d do well in the exams. I prayed that my efforts would be enough in passing the exams. I prayed to gain confidence. All I knew was to do my best during the exams and leave everything to God. On the day of the exams, I calmed myself. When I saw the exam sheet, I believed that I am capable in answering the given problems. I believed I knew what I should do. What I was worried about was if my answers weren’t correct. I knew I did my best and all I could do now is to trust in myself that I would pass. I
When I was still in High School, two programs went through …show more content…
The first-order ODEs weren’t as hard as I actually thought it was. It seemed like I only needed much practice and dedication to successfully solve the ODEs. I only needed to solve simple equations to lift up my confidence and lessen my anxiety in solving problems, which helped me in solving moderate to complicated equations. I believed my performance during the first part of the finals exam was the best that I could give. I just hope that I didn’t make the same stupid mistakes I did during the OHT exams. I actually believe that I have a shot in passing this exam and hopefully this course. For the second part of the finals, my anxiety grew as I reviewed. I knew I wasn’t that good in modeling problems, and I needed much practice. I began solving as many problems I could answer during my review. I still wasn’t confident about myself in modeling problems. I prayed that I’d do well in the exams. I prayed that my efforts would be enough in passing the exams. I prayed to gain confidence. All I knew was to do my best during the exams and leave everything to God. On the day of the exams, I calmed myself. When I saw the exam sheet, I believed that I am capable in answering the given problems. I believed I knew what I should do. What I was worried about was if my answers weren’t correct. I knew I did my best and all I could do now is to trust in myself that I would pass. I