Boba
Hi again,
So at the end of this week I went to get boba from Factory Tea Bar, which is one of my favorite places for boba. If you haven’t had boba before, it’s chewy, round, tapioca pearls that go in a drink and is delicious. London had boba, but it was expensive, and LA definitely has better quality and wider selection of drinks. We played Napoleon, a playing card game and hung out, after a busy week. Going out for boba or late night food is common here, especially to take a break after a long set. Caltech has more problem sets than UCL, a difference in teaching styles. At UCL, I was expected to study and work more independently, although there were tutorials (which are similar to our recitations). At Caltech, there is a stronger sense of collaboration, which is emphasized by difficult sets from time to time. This collaboration is important and prepares us with the mindset and skills to tackle real life problems, especially after we graduate. I believe such collaboration helps advance research and science, fostering teamwork as well. Don’t get me wrong-I definitely enjoyed the change of pace at UCL, but it’s nice to be back in the swing of things here and I’m enjoying my classes this term.
Jessica
