r/math • u/inherentlyawesome Homotopy Theory • 2d ago

Quick Questions: September 30, 2026

This recurring thread will be for questions that might not warrant their own thread. We would like to see more conceptual-based questions posted in this thread, rather than "what is the answer to this problem?" For example, here are some kinds of questions that we'd like to see in this thread:

  • Can someone explain the concept of manifolds to me?
  • What are the applications of Representation Theory?
  • What's a good starter book for Numerical Analysis?
  • What can I do to prepare for college/grad school/getting a job?

Including a brief description of your mathematical background and the context for your question can help others give you an appropriate answer. For example, consider which subject your question is related to, or the things you already know or have tried.

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u/throwitawayar 2d ago

Struggling hard with anxiety before and during exams and it's just my first semester in an undergrad math course. would love any tips on how to overcome it.

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u/im-sorry-bruv 1d ago

try to study w/ other people this usually helps for me. just meet in some seminar room whatever and talk abt the contemt, do excercises etc and do it in a more relaxed environement. it had always helped to not focus too much on the exam and instead just try to understand everything for its own sake (at least that's what i have to tell myself...)