Start School Year Well: Preparing for Calc & Physics

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The discussion centers around the anticipation of starting calculus and physics courses as the school year approaches. The participant expresses excitement about the upcoming classes while acknowledging a fortunate start date compared to others. There is a humorous exchange about sharing homework solutions, highlighting the challenges faced in the past when helping peers. The participant reflects on the negative impact of assisting others on their own grades, emphasizing the effort required for tutoring. Overall, the conversation captures a mix of enthusiasm and caution regarding academic responsibilities.
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Well School is about to start for me... I still have one week before the homework begins, but on the up side I now have internet again. Anyway I realize I am a little luckier than most on the start of school date so I won't complain. Plus I am kinda of looking forward to my calc and physics courses so

oh well
 
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hahaha Nah I got in nothing but trouble freshman year by helping other students I had an online help page for classes and in return got worse grades than them on certain things because I had to to the homework they just had to polish it. It wasn't really answers even it was just tips on where to find them and help but too much work for way too much time
 
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