Hey everyone! I just started a programming course at my university, and I'm feeling overwhelmed. It's like the lectures go over my head, and I can't seem to grasp the material. I'm completely lost when it comes to doing my homework or even participating in lab sessions. Programming is really interesting to me, so it's disheartening not to understand what my professor is teaching. Could you all share some tips or strategies that worked for you when you were in a similar situation? I appreciate any help, and thanks for reading!
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Learning to code should be fun! What programming language are you using? If it's Python, check out free resources like Codecademy or YouTube tutorials. Start with simple projects, maybe make a fun program that prints silly messages. It keeps things light and interesting, and as you learn, you can tackle more complex subjects!
Definitely try to find practical applications for what you’re learning. When I was in your position, I automated some boring math homework calculations on my computer, and it made me understand coding concepts way better. Start small and build on that!
Make sure to utilize your professor's office hours. Trust me, if you're feeling lost now, it will only get worse if you don’t seek help soon!
It's important to engage actively with the material. Don't just passively listen. Revisit your lessons, try out some code from them, and really dig into what you’re struggling with.
Have you checked if you have any assigned readings or textbooks? It might help to go through them a few times before each class. It can give you a heads-up on what the professor will cover!
Yeah, I have his PowerPoint slides. I’ll try reading them beforehand, even if I don’t understand everything! Thanks for the suggestion!