Unlocking success in STEM classes: the importance of self-advocacy

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That STEM Girlie: College Application and Career Advice for STEM Majors

That STEM Girlie

8 episodes

1 day ago

Interested in pursuing a STEM major in college? Want to be a competitive applicant? Applying to college in a science, tech, engineering, or math field is a completely different ball game than for other majors. As a senior at UT Austin, I provide an inside scoop of everything you need to know!

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Unlocking success in STEM classes: the importance of self-advocacy

That STEM Girlie: College Application and Career Advice for STEM Majors

34 minutes 35 seconds

11 months ago

Unlocking success in STEM classes: the importance of self-advocacy

Welcome to episode 4! In this one, we’re taking a break from college apps and diving into success in your high school classes. Oftentimes, as minorities in STEM, resources and opportunities will not be handed to you. To succeed, you must advocate for yourself by using every resource you have. In this episode, I’m sharing the most accessible resources to take your success into your own hands! As always, feel free to skip ahead with the timestamps below.

Timestamps:

0:45 - Some sad statistics

3:34 - My missed opportunity in Computer Science

7:22 - Don’t take classes you don’t like

8:16 - You must advocate for yourself to avoid being sidelined

10:28 - Attend teacher tutorials

13:02 - Start with online resources recommended by your teacher

14:30 - Khan Academy

15:27 - AP Classroom

16:56 - How to use YouTube productively - account mentioned: Organic Chemistry Tutor (misspoke in the episode)

19:03 - Tutoring outside of school

21:00 - My experience with Varsity Tutors

22:35 - What to look for in a private tutor

25:30 - How to use study groups effectively

28:09 - Learning mode

29:15 - Active recall for test prep

30:42 - Resources overview