The video uses relatable humor and a touch of self-deprecation to engage viewers, particularly those in academic settings. The creator's personal anecdote about struggling with a concept while tutoring creates a sense of authenticity and vulnerability, making the advice that follows more impactful.
Summary
A young woman humorously reflects on the feeling of tutoring organic chemistry at Harvard, recalling a time she had to ask a fundamental question about resonance halfway through the course. She then offers advice to incoming eighth graders, relating it to her own experience.
Structure
1Humorous reflection on tutoring organic chemistry
2Recalling a past struggle with a basic concept
3Offering advice to incoming eighth graders
4Relating advice to personal experience
On-screen text
How it feels tutoring organic chemistry at Harvard knowing i had to ask what resonance was halfway through the course last year
Transcript
Hi guys, here are some tips for incoming eighth graders as like a former eighth grader. I don't know. I'm gonna be a freshman next year. So I was in eighth grade last year, okay?
Original caption
What is delocalization?🤔🤔 #harvard #organicchemistry #chemistry #collegelife #tutor