Resources/sites for online courses

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A user seeks online resources for university-level courses in subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and biology, expressing a desire to utilize free time for learning despite challenges with concentration and traditional studying. Suggestions include focusing on specific topics to build understanding gradually rather than attempting to master everything at once. MIT OpenCourseWare and YouTube are recommended as valuable resources. The discussion highlights the importance of finding engaging content to maintain concentration, likening the learning approach to strategies used by individuals with ADHD.
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Hello. I'm looking for a list of resources or sites that offer online courses especially at university level, of course also paid. The subjects I'm interested in are, among others, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, biology, ... Let's say I want to make good use of my free time: I've still got an appetite for learning even though for some years I'm having some problems with concentration. I couldn't continue university and I have big trouble studying books.

So I know it's a bit contradictory. It's not like I expect to master the topics and being able to solve most problems.
 
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A bit of unsolicited advice:
Why don't you think smaller. Find one thing that you really want to understand and work outward from there using all the WEB resources available. Knowing a little bit about something puts you well ahead of the curve. Knowing nothing about everything does not.
Personally I am a fan of MIT Open Courseware and YouTube (carefully applied)
 
RaamGeneral said:
I'm having some problems with concentration. I couldn't continue university and I have big trouble studying books.
Perhaps you need the excitement of exploration to maintain your concentration, a bit like the sufferers of ADHD.
 
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Given the current funding situation, you should contact potential departments or research groups before you apply and pay any application fees. Many programs are not taking new graduate students at all this cycle because of funding uncertainty, unless a specific advisor can show they already have money to support you for five years. This is what I’ve heard directly from 20–30 programs. Do not waste money applying blindly.

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