Physics

Major: Physics with an Astronomy Emphasis; Math Minor; Creative Writing Minor 

About Me: I’m a Junior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I love learning and trying to understand the universe, and I love working with and helping others do so as well. In my down time I like to draw or do a puzzle while watching a show I’m interested in (currently Star Trek!), or sometimes I’ll cook with my best friend. Outside of tutoring I play in the school orchestra, and I’m a Star Guide. 

Study Tips: Physics isn’t easy, no matter how long you spend with it, so don’t be frustrated when you struggle! I find that when we struggle, we end with an even better understanding of the concept. Physics is something that needs to be practiced repeatedly, and not only the math. It’s very important to practice your understanding conceptually. Understanding how to set up or think of problems and why they work the way they do is more important than understanding the math. The math will come after that, I promise! 

Major: Physics and Engineering Dual Degree 

About Me: I am a junior from Oregon, WI. I chose my degree path because I felt it would be a very rewarding path even though it’s challenging. Outside of school, I enjoy almost anything sports, watching, playing, and coaching. 

Study Tips: Physics is more about the process rather than the end result. Make sure when you do a problem that you show each step you took to solve the problem, including all of the algebra you do. A majority of your points come from the problem-solving process, so by showing all your steps, you can get those partial credit points, even if you get the wrong answer. 

Major: Physics with an applied Concentration and a Math minor. 

About Me: I’m a Junior from Sussex, WI. I like tutoring because I am driven by results. When I see someone understand a topic or get a problem right on their own it is very rewarding. Also, by helping others I stay fresh with past concepts and help drive my knowledge even further. In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, I played football and basketball in high school, I also enjoy hanging out with my friends and being outdoors. Other than tutoring, I’m also a Star Guide. 

Study Tips: For myself I study best for physics by doing example problems. I also have found YouTube videos helpful in my college experience, having someone new explain a concept can help because they may have a different way of teaching that helps you learn. While studying physics or taking a physics course you have to know most concepts won't come to you right away, you have to work for them. 

Major: Physics with a Biomedical Concentration and a Math minor.

About Me: I’m a junior from Appleton, WI, who transferred here last fall, spending my first year at Marquette University. I enjoy learning about Physics and trying to help others understand it (as it often helps me to understand it more). In my free time, I enjoy reading, anime/manga, listening to music, watching Youtube/Twitch, and being outside in nature. Other than tutoring, I’m also a TA and a Star Guide.

Study Tips: Find what works for you. There’s a plethora of ways to learn and study, but it’s important to know what helps you the most, whether it be flashcards, quizlets, listening back to lectures, quizzing with a friend, rewriting notes, or finding a youtube video on the subject. Experimenting with different options can also help build studying habits.