"Use the textbook and always ask clarifying questions."

Find a good study group!!! Remember we're all struggling; you're not alone. Results will be rewarding!"

"The class format doesn't really demand that you take notes, but it may be useful to write notes on how to solve the problems and understand the question format."

"Ask questions to the TAs when you need help."

"Go to calculation sessions, choose a good homework team, go to office hours, and do the homework."

"Come to lecture and recitation to understand the material and take advantage of office hours to succeed."

"Make use of every problem available to you - lecture, calculation session, and practice. That is the best way to learn the material. Also, make use of the career development tools; it's easy to gloss over but it's super important. Finally, build a good rapport with your classmates; you will be seeing them a lot."

"To study, learn the process to solve the problems. Don't memorize solutions."

"Many people are gonna be great at the class - stick with ChemE as long as you like it. Be consistent in your studying and don't underestimate 2190. It did not come naturally to me, but it gets better and it is a really enjoyable class."

"Do practice problems! Open-note exams does not mean you can wait until the prelim to solve problems. They are to help strengthen your creative thinking in design and allow you to balance many topics. Practice problems will teach you how to manage time in exams, become a stronger engineer, and master concepts to develop important skills that will set you up for your undergraduate degree."

"Go to office hours. The TAs are always amazing and will help you through any question of homework problem. Also, make friends and find a study group. It is almost impossible to do psets in this major alone."

"Do the practice problems and understand the solutions! Don't be afraid to go to office hours, but also make friends with your classmates (which can be done at office hours.) Stay on top of the homework and be honest about your groupmates during evaluations. Don't do the homework completely on your own! But, understand the solutions (so, try each problem yourself ... but utilize teammates so you aren't overwhelmed. Practice, practice, practice!"

"One bad prelim does not make your whole grade. Keep your head up. Also go to office hours. Don't try to reinvent the wheel."

"I would say to go to office hours and also do the practice problems listed on the syllabus when preparing for an exam. Also make sure to invest in a ruler; you will NEED one."

"The homework teams are important. Every week is an opportunity to be a better teammate, even if the team dynamic is getting worse over time."

"Start every homework problem on your own before meeting with your group. Go to office hours. Make checklists for prelims to make sure you don't forget any steps. Synthesize your notes before prelims so you're not flipping through pages and wasting time during the prelim."

"Don't panic. Be sure you know yourself well. Professor Duncan also helps you to understand what type of learner you are."

"Go to office hours! Cooperation! Read the textbook!"

"Find passion in ChemE. You will enjoy the subject matter and have a better four years! Make friends and network during career fair!"

"This course is fair and manageable. Anything you need for success is given via lecture, textbook, office hours, etc. With that being said, it is your responsibility to stay up-to-date on everything being taught. If you do, you will be fine. It not, it will be hard to catch up."

"Start the homeworks early and pick a reliable homework team. Also, do not skip the discussion sessions - they are extremely helpful."

"Do as many practice problems you can that have answers on the website before the exams."

"Be really, really sure ChemE is what you want. And be prepared to be miserable for it. The course load is a lot, especially PChem which requires 20-30 hours of work a week and genuinely made me suicidal. Honestly, knowing what I know now I might not have done ChemE. I'm miserable, and so are a lot of my friends. Don't get me wrong, I love the subject and the careers it leads to, but I'm not sure it is worth it."

"Make sure to practice as many textbook problems as you can."

"Don't be intimidated if you don't do well initially. Work hard and have grace for yourself."

"Take advantage of teamwork to find out how useful and effective it is to advance your learning."

"It's a hard and interesting class. Don't overcommit yourself because academics will be tough this semester, but if you put in the work, you'll be fine. Remember, you got this!!"

"Having a good study group is very helpful. TA office hours are massively useful."

"Make friends with the other folks in the course. If gets really tough, but if you've got friends to lean on during the low points, it's not so bad. You'll make it through."

"Go to the calculation sessions and TA office hours. That's where you'll learn to solve problems and prep for the exams."

"Deeply understand every homework problem by consulting with your group members or TAs. Do this significantly ahead of the prelims."

"Stay on top of the lectures.

"Do not fall behind on course material. Always attend office hours to ensure that you could do every assigned homework problem independently, as that is how it will be on the exams."

"Do as many practice problems as you can; it really helps with studying for exams. The textbook is very well written and easy to follow so use it! Try to read the pre-lecture readings so you stay on track! Lastly, have fun and get to know the other students during discussion sections"

"Have fun with the class! It always makes a class easier when you come in ready to learn and are excited, even if it's forced excitement. Also get in the habit of writing so you don't get points off for not explaining your work well!"