I took 17 credits this semester. My GPA was 3.98.
| Course Name | Teacher | 老師 | Credits | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Analysis (II), Honor Class | WANG Kuo-Zhong | 王國仲 | 4 | B+ |
| Softball | HUANG Shan-Ying | 黃杉楹 | 0 | A |
| Management | HSIAO Chan | 蕭嬋 | 3 | A+ |
| Statistics | WANG Hsiuying | 王秀瑛 | 3 | A |
| Computational Mathematics | WU Chin-Tien | 吳金典 | 3 | A+ |
| Introduction to Data Science: Concepts & Practice | CHEN Chang-Sheng | 陳昌盛 | 2 | A+ |
| Data and Everyday Life | PERNG Sung-Yueh | 彭松嶽 | 2 | A |
Seventeen credits, and still a heavy load.
Introduction to Analysis (II), Honor Class
The same denser sophomore section as the first semester (still no honors credit attached), with the same clear notes and the same heavy, Baby-Rudin-grade homework. The TA’s support made a real difference this time, and I edged the grade up to a B+.
Computational Mathematics
The real value here is in the homework — problem sets that actually let you practice, the kind that feel good once you finally work them out. You can skip the lectures, but you have to do that homework. Grading is generous, with a cheat sheet allowed in exams.
Statistics
A gently paced, conventionally taught course that I took mainly for scheduling reasons. Graded on just a midterm and a final, with no attendance or homework, and the exams come straight from the assigned problems — easy enough once you study them.
Management
Lively classes and super sweet — the exams are common-sense multiple choice. Graded on exams, a report, and participation.
Data and Everyday Life
About how data is gathered in society. Graded on reports, a project, and participation, with the occasional roll call; the marking was less generous than I expected.
Introduction to Data Science: Concepts & Practice
A general-education course, and a manageable one: do the homework and the exams and full marks are within reach. Excel formulas are the crux. Super chill, no roll call, open-book (and open-internet) exams, plus homework and a project.
Softball
Attendance is 40% — full attendance passes.