Depression
I've lapsed into a somewhat depressive state recently. Jonathan decided to bail out on the computer modeling project. I think this physics class that I'm going to be taking is going to repeat a lot of stuff from the AP physics C E&M. I checked out the textbooks from the library today, and it turns out that even though it's a sophomore class, it's not really an intermediate or mature development of electromagnetic field theory, but more of an introduction to electromagnetism. And there are virtually no upper division math or physics courses at Reed or Lewis and Clark after 12:30, when I get out of Wilson, either this semester or the next (with the exception of the two I'm taking). PSU would have more options, but it would cost somewhere between $600 and $800 per quarter. I think I'm just going to give up college next term and spend my afternoons alone studying analysis and differential equations. It's more efficient that way, anyway.
Have you looked at PCC?
I suppose I could take differential equations or applied linear algebra at PCC in the winter or spring, but I would still have to pay full price for the class. Also, I'm a little cautious about taking a "real" math class at PCC, considering my prior experiences there. I could also take Intro to Analysis at Reed, which would be interesting but particularly easy. What are you taking this year?
I haven't taken math in such a long time. I was going to take some classes this fall, but none fit my schedule. I'm looking at differential equations or linear algebra to take next.
Anyways, PCC isn't that bad. Gibson-Webber is the worst teacher I've ever had there. Kidoguchi is pretty strict but he's organized and knows his stuff.
So what's goin on with the computer model dude? ur just gonna drop it??
Well that's kind of disappointing. But I admire your dedication where you can say you'll teach yourself these topics, and probably actually will. The combination of academic raw potential, dedication, and passion makes you, to me, the smartest kid in the school.