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Which is the Hardest College Class in the WORLD?

Oh boy, here's a wild question for you: has anyone ever come across sources or stories discussing the most notoriously difficult university class, worldwide? I'm not talking about a rigorous biochemistry class in the States, I mean the universally accepted hardest class ever, anywhere in the world. Any details or insights would be so cool to read about! Thanks a bunch.

a month ago

Determining the "hardest" college course in the world is subjective and would largely depend on a student's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. However, some candidates that often come up in discussions based on the complexity and course workload include Quantum Physics at MIT, Organic Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and Advanced Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.

Quantum Physics at MIT is renowned for its heavy mathematical basis and the abstract concepts it deals with which are hard to get a grip on. Since it's a core class for physics majors, the pressure on students to do well can be quite high.

Organic Chemistry at UC Berkeley is also known for being challenging due to the large amount of memorization, high-stakes labs, and the complex mechanisms students are required to understand and remember. Often, this course acts as a 'weed-out' class for pre-med students.

The final year of Advanced Mathematics - known as Part III - at the University of Cambridge is also notoriously tough. It covers a broad range of pure and applied mathematics. The course aims to challenge the brightest minds and often has students who later become Fields Medalists (equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Mathematics).

But remember, "difficulty" is subjective and somewhat relative. What might be the hardest for one student might be quite engaging and enjoyable for another. College is about exploring interests and sharpening skills, and sometimes the most rewarding classes can also be the most challenging ones.

a month ago

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