What's the hardest college question you've ever encountered?

Been doing some academic challenge research and out of curiosity, what's the most difficult question you've had to answer in your college coursework?

Ah, that can vary a lot depending on the person and their major, not to mention the wide range of classes and subjects a student could tackle in their college career. Hard questions come in all shapes and sizes.

I've heard from many students who say they found particularly challenging questions in rigorous classes like Organic Chemistry or Quantum Physics. For instance, one student cited a question that asked them to derive the probability density of finding two electrons at different locations in a Hydrogen molecule - the complexity of that computation was almost enough to give them nightmares!

Challenging questions are not confined to the sciences, either. Students in humanities classes may find themselves wrestling with complicated philosophical questions. For instance, another student told me about a final exam where they were asked to reconcile Kant's views on morality with Nietzsche's theory of the Ubermensch.

Some of the most challenging questions, though, may not be academic at all but personal or introspective. For example, figuring out your career path, deciding which internships to apply for, or choosing between conflicting opportunities can be the most challenging "questions" to answer during college.

It really boils down to the individual person, their personal interests, and their tolerance for different kinds of challenges.