Math/Stat Department's Greatest Assets
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Mathmatics at TCNJ was surelly a rigorous program.
I got very used to having a large challenging work load. Because of this I have found work at
graduate school to be
quite manageable. I always felt that
faculty at TCNJ was thorough and maticulous about
problems discussed or assigned. I
feel very confident in
tackling challenging problems here at graduate school. Ithink
also that the option to study a topic independently is a great
asset.
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Since it's a relatively
small department, students and professors become well-acquainted, and I believe
that helps students feel familiar enough to
go to office hours and just
to visit their professors in general. This is especially important in a field
like math where many courses require extensive
out of the classroom
studying.
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Realizing
that it is my responsiblity to do my own work. Math is something that you need to learn by
yourself. You must find a way to teach
yourself
mathematics. This idea alone of teaching yourself new
concepts is what people need to do to excel in life. The math program has given me the
confidence that I can teach myself
something new as well as solve problems efficiently. In addition, I know where to reference Math
theories or
techniques that will help me solve
a math problem, (which was learned in a classroom).
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I think writing proofs
and learning how to think logically are soem of the
most important things, however, in my graduate program, i
don't see proofs
being a factor. Instead, I think linear algebra and number
theory will prove to be of greater importance, and I think I got a decent start
on them at
TCNJ.
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The greatest assets are
the mathematical truths that I have discovered and or been taught, and not just
the truths themselves, but the process of
discovery and presistance
to conclusion.
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TCNJ did an excellent job
of offering a wide variety of mathematics concepts and classes.
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The math classes I had
were very in-depth and thorough, and I learned, and was challenged, more in
them than in my other classes.
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By and large, I found my
experiences with the Mathematics and Statistics Department to be
exceptional. There were many teachers
who were not
only quite knowledgeable but
also able to convey their knowledge in an enthusiastic manner, in an
interactive classroom setting, and in a venue that
invited challenging thought and
questions. The teachers offered
additional practice sessions, extended office hours, letters of recommendation,
independent studies, and general
encouragement that I am sure greatly contributed to many students'
success. Most of the courses contained
much valuable material and
progressed at an efficient pace.
Homework and tests were generally fair and truly helped students master mathematics.
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As stated above, I
definitely feel that i learned and retained a lot of
information, and I enjoyed the classes I took, for the most part. I also liked that the
professors expressed their
enthusiasm for math, which was not always the case with other departments I
encountered in the school.
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Highly
qualified professors. They know how to
teach and nurture positive relationships with their students. Challenging coursework. Willingness
to do an independent study
with a student with a high interest level.
My greatest asset is the same as that in 3a...the ability to think
critically and
adapt quickly.
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Greatest thing abou tthe Math department is
great teaching. Teachers
rock.
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The
strong encouragement to take a Math option very early on in my Major career.
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the professors and
interesting elective choices
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none
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I talked about the best
things about the department in 2b. The
greatest asset I'm leaving the department with is probably my appreciation for
math,
particularly pure math. This is a result of not only the several
courses I have taken here, but the enthusiasm they were taught with. Before TCNJ, I
had no intentions of
graduate school or teaching, but after 4 years here I plan on spending the rest
of my life teaching and learning math.
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The professors in this
department are wonderful. I came here as a math major because I had always
liked math and thought it was fun. The
professors taught me that
mathematics is a much richer subject than I ever knew. They showed me the
beauty and intricate connections within
mathematics, and their enthusiasm
was contagious. Their high standards and constant encouragement pushed me to
work harder and go beyond
what I would have had the
confidence to attempt on my own. I would not have gotten as far as I have
without their help. I am so grateful for the quality
education I have received from
such excellent faculty. I will miss this department, but I feel prepared and
look forward to continue studying
mathematics in graduate school.
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The availability of all the faculty for help and whatnot.
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Best things – Profs xxxx and yyyy .Assets -- Logic. I
think learning ways to prove things and ways to state things are all very
important in broadening the way we
think. I'm glad I learned it and practiced it.
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