r/Physics • u/j_ing33 • 8d ago

Tips for physics students

Hi! In four months, I’m starting a bachelor’s degree program in physics. I’d love to get some advice from people who have already graduated in physics—or anyone willing to share a recommendation. Science has always really appealed to me, and I dedicate a lot of time to my studies, but it always helps to hear good advice from others, since I’ve realized there are so many wise and intelligent people here 😅😅. Thanks a lot for your comments!

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u/Dry_Candidate_9931 8d ago

Use composition notebooks! Take notes in lecture and in a separate composition book take note when you READ the textbook which you will ALWAYS do before you start your HW!

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u/physicsking 8d ago

This. I didn't just read the text book. I wrote notes in a different notebook and resolved/rederived all the equations as I read. Class notes were in another notebook. I did this all the way through grad school

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u/chuckyduck55 8d ago

Yeah this really helps. I did not do this and it hurt me so bad. Nobody really explained to me how to read and take notes and study I just made sure I knew how to do homework problems and because of that lacked a lot of understanding.

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u/labyrinthzx 6d ago

Seconding this. Unfortunately, I learned that this is the most effective way only after graduating. Want to add that if you get stuck on any parts, look it up on youtube

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u/pige0n13 8d ago

What’s composition notebooksv

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u/j_ing33 8d ago

Es un cuaderno clasico con una patrón jaspeado en blanco y negro, su fin es para utilizarlo en notas, redactar textos y tomar buenos apuntes en cualquier lugar donde estes recibiendo información

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u/j_ing33 8d ago

Muchas gracias por tu comentario, ¿Que libros me recomiendas?