Rocks, Maps, and Good Coffee: A Sophomore’s Life in Geophysics
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Introduction:
My name is Yan Vyshynskyi, and I am sophomore studying Geophysics here, in the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I am still in the "figuring-it-all-out" stage, so don't imagine me expertly analyzing seismic data in search of oil just yet. You are free to reconsider at any time! For the time being, I would like to focus on mastering the fundamentals and maintaining a neat textbook. My lifelong fascination with the inner workings of the Earth and the causes of earthquakes led me to declare geophysics as my major. When we put our feet on the floor, where exactly do they lodge? Being a detective and investigating crimes against the environment is a lot of fun.
My Relationship with Music:
Okay, I have to be honest with you - when I am not thinking about time scales or which rock is a limestone or dolomite or oolitic limestone, I try to relax by listening to either classical music or heavy metal. I need something that will bring me back to Modern Time, and not millions of years ago.
A track I am loving right now:
As of now, I started to like a song by Huey Lewis and the News - Hip to be Square. It reminds me that I need to get a hold of myself and just carry on no matter what. To eat well and take care of myself. This particular song helps me to get through tough and long days when I have 6:00-9:00 PM lab or when my homework is due in an hour!
So, What Does a Sophomore Geophysicist Actually Do?
Even though today isn't exactly idyllic, I'm still enjoying myself immensely! Look at it plainly: Hello there: First, I'll give a quick overview of Physics I, the foundational course in the study of mechanics, the relationship between motion, energy, and forces. The foundation for studying everything from the shape-changing properties of rocks to the propagation of seismic waves is this, so no matter how challenging, it is still critically important. In the afternoons, I delve deeply into sedimentology and structural geology. This fantastic introductory course will teach you the ins and outs of rock formation and how tectonic forces mold and fracture them. In order to decipher the history of a location, we devote a great deal of time to studying maps and analyzing their creases and fissures. The meat of the job begins once the sun goes down. Every night before bed, I go over the problem sets for Calculus III. The concepts I'm studying, such as reservoir fluid flow and gravity fields, necessitate multivariable calculus, which I am completely unfamiliar with. However, I have been informed that it is essential. I always start my day by listening to music, making a fresh pot of coffee, and then getting down to business.
It’s a lot of work, but it’s also incredibly cool to start understanding the language of the Earth. I’m not an expert yet, but I’m getting there, one rock and one line of code at a time. I’d love to hear from you! What’s your go-to study soundtrack? And if you’re in a science major, what’s the coolest thing you’ve learned so far?
My go to study soundtrack is the AI created bossa nova "coffee" channels on YouTube. I can easily relegate it to the background, which is really hard for me to do. I am an active music listener. My job involves so much music analysis to figure out how to reduce a work done by a full band and professional musicians into something that the homegrown ukulele player can enjoy.
My go to study soundtrack tends to be downtempo K-pop. Songs that will give me motivation to do what I need to do, while not enough to make me want to get up and dance. Dream In A Dream by Ten is a good example, or Fly Away With Me by NCT 127!
Also... I love the song Hip To Be Square! I'm a bit of a nerd, a "square" if you will, and I love how the message reminds me that being myself is awesome!
Lastly, thank you for sharing your experience studying geophysics. It's very interesting, learning how our planet works!
Title: The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. Composer: Gustav Holts Date Composed: 1914-1916 Country of Origin: United Kindgdom Listening to music and letting it control your whole being are not the same thing. The Planets by Gustav Holst is a great example of this. The song "Jupiter" is one of the best. It grabs your attention right away with its unapologetic joy and grandeur. This work gives me a lot of energy, makes me feel like I've won, and fills me with hope. It's a cosmic party, a big song of goodwill that makes you believe in heroism and greatness without saying a word. 1. Trim and Condense To heighten the emotional impact of the story, "Jupiter" employs a variety of textures. During the more rapid sections, the texture becomes dense and polyphonic as various lines of instruments (including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion) blend together to create a rich and intricate sound. All the revelry and mayhem of a massive party...
Irish music has always been popular because it makes people feel happy, sad, and tells stories. I chose to learn more about Celtic folk music for this musical journey. It has been around for a very long time. It encompasses a wide variety of styles, from melancholy ballads performed in a pub to lively reels that fill a festival field. What does the Emerald Isle sound like? Let's take a listen. An Enduring Legacy Created by Melodies: To fully enjoy Irish folk music, you need to know about the history of community, resistance, and preservation. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Gaelic culture was limited by the Penal Laws and other rules. Irish resistance to colonialism relied on music. (Source 1) Experts say the bardic tradition and hedge schools helped preserve Irish language, narratives, and music. Rather than a concert, this sounded more like a survival film score. One of the few comforts that those who managed to escape the Great Famine in the 1840s could take with them as ...
My go to study soundtrack is the AI created bossa nova "coffee" channels on YouTube. I can easily relegate it to the background, which is really hard for me to do. I am an active music listener. My job involves so much music analysis to figure out how to reduce a work done by a full band and professional musicians into something that the homegrown ukulele player can enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy go to study soundtrack tends to be downtempo K-pop. Songs that will give me motivation to do what I need to do, while not enough to make me want to get up and dance. Dream In A Dream by Ten is a good example, or Fly Away With Me by NCT 127!
ReplyDeleteAlso... I love the song Hip To Be Square! I'm a bit of a nerd, a "square" if you will, and I love how the message reminds me that being myself is awesome!
Lastly, thank you for sharing your experience studying geophysics. It's very interesting, learning how our planet works!
I also listen to some heavy metal music, it is really cool!
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