Calculating Angular Momentum with Honors Physics (OP005) Peer Tutor Chloe Isabella Tsang

In this article, the Board of SASS interviews Honors Physics peer tutor Chloe Isabella Tsang. We hope that this article will help current and future Honors Physics students in their academic journey!

What did you enjoy about Honors Physics (OP005)?

I loved my instructor, Mr. Mostarshed, and learning the course material.

What challenged you the most in Honors Physics (OP005)? How did you overcome those challenges?

Managing my time with mastering physics was an adjustment, but I learned how to pace myself according to my study pace. I read slow, and need more time to digest the material by being with the textbook. And so, by starting early in the week for readings, I leave myself with enough time to complete the rest of the assignments without too much rush.

What tips do you have that could be useful to students taking Honors Physics (OP005)?

Go to office hours and work out problems in front of your instructor. And use your textbook - the exercises at the end of each sub chapter are very helpful for review and practice of concepts before the midterms and finals. I’d circle two intermediate level and one difficult level question from each subsection of a chapter, and complete those problems for all chapters the exam covered.

About how much time did you spend a week working on assignments and preparing for discussion sessions in Honors Physics (OP005)?

Maybe … 30 hours give or take. Depends if it’s a hard/easy chapter that week.

What did the typical week in Honors Physics (OP005) look like?

I open the textbook and start digesting the material on Monday. From Tuesday to Thursday, I’m working on the mastering physics set, and leave Friday to Sunday for textbook problems and the lab.

What was your favorite topic covered in Honors Physics (OP005)?

I have a tie between torque and circuits, I loved creating the mobile and playing with the breadboard.

Do you have any resources (i.e. study tips, useful websites) to share with students who want to take the course?

Write out the 4 key kinematics equations, other constants and conversions (e.g. rad to rev), and stick them on the wall above your desk in front of you. They’re so important and after seeing them/referring to them everyday you start to automatically memorize them.

Chloe Isabella Tsang is a peer tutor for Honors Physicsand can be found on the Writing and Tutoring Center.

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