I’m a math major (4 year bachelors in maths, 2 years masters in comp science). I did maths because I liked it. But I think it’s quite difficult to get work in a math related field. I became an IT project manager and have done quite well. I’m about to retire. Recently I’ve started studying maths again (set theory and logic to start) and thoroughly enjoying it.
Why did you find it difficult to get work in a math related field ? I am a highschool student wondering wether I should get a bachelors in math or in physics.
How did the math/computer science combo treat you? Right now I'm a 2nd year math major and I'm going to he adding CS to that next year (making me both math and CS major in 4 years) and I'm wondering wether or not to do the CS master or maybe choose something else again (finance maybe).
@@alex_bor Maths and Comp Science is a great combo, but I reckon maths and finance would be good as well, especially if you are trying to keep away from excessively backroom roles. In truth, however, once your in a field for a few years, your degree becomes less and less relevant. Maths is a bit different than other subjects because, for me at least, it’s fun and meaningful.
@@martinracek8593 Maths is not really a vocational subject. It’s not like medicine or law where you train for a specific profession (although there are some maths-related subjects that you can train in which are vocational - think actuary or statistician). Many maths majors go into the computer industry because maths skills are useful there, although you may end up doing a lot of coding or configuration.
Hey simon i need your help.i completed my gratiation with maths major from india .right now i m in us. So what course should i take to get good opportunity of job.pls help me
Hey man, brazilian pure math major here. I've watched your intro to topology video a while ago... Subscribed because you seem like a nice guy with love for math. I'm glad you are uploading more here. For me, the main reason for a math major is the power that you get... Everything uses math in a certain level. So if you master yoursefl in the analytical thinking and problem solving, you have a solid background to learn almost anything! Thanks for the video mate.
Thanks very much for all that! Math definitely gives you a solid mindset/ability and (in my opinion) is a great reason for the degree. Best of luck with the rest of your major and your future!
@@BriTheMathGuy thanks. Will be applying to masters in 2021. What is your area of study? I'm lost at the moment, but I'm starting to think about algebraic geometry...
I am pretty much good at everything but I am passionate about nothing. Not my dancing, my piano playing or French even though I love the language. The only thing I am interested in even a bit is maths. I like how logical everything is and how math can blow your mind time and time again. Honestly I don’t know what to do in the future since I am only in 10th grade. I can’t see myself doing the same thing for the rest of my life and my parents say math will allow me to go in many different directions. I hope I can decide soon on what to do in my life. Great video :)
I sometimes regret switching my major Math/CS to something I equally love, but mathematics is far more gratifying. I still read textbooks and love them. Professional student.
For me solving computer science problems was a motivation, all tech base models are based on high level of analytic or other field of math. for me designing better and more accurate algorithms was the first reason to start a master in pure math which you mentioned in your third reasons to have a bachelor degree before and have a good base of math for chemistry or physics or ... And specially I like to solve conjectures in the future! I don't know if I could be a good teacher or professor but I definitely know I should train people to do some thing with what I train them and I better be expert in that. I mean I had not figured out how are homotopy functions are guessable in hard unpredictable situations, but if I teach algebraic topology I better find plenty of those topics useful for at least making the base of a new tech or understanding the mechanism of a model better or help me solve some sort of math proofs!
I plan on being a math major just because I like math. I haven't done anything past Calculus but so far it's really fun. I think i'll like the more abstract stuff but I can never be sure until I try. Also I have no clue what career path I want to choose besides NOT wanting to be a teacher which is kind of annoying since everyone expects me to have a career in mind already for some reason, but I still have 4 years to figure it out so hopefully I can
@@zee6726 i lied, i became a cs major. Though I've still taken my fair share of math classes, cool stuff but also a lot more "annoying" than high school stuff lmao
I don't necessarily like abstract concepts, but if handled well, I find them enjoyable enough. Math is an art form, just like blowing stuff up is in chemistry(though that is sometimes more illegal). Besides, if I decide that I don't like it, I'm still majoring in Chemistry, and I was looking into Genetics if I desperately need a double major.
I wish I could've majored in Math in the beginning of college. Solving math problems, pertaining to Algebra and Geometry, gives me an adrenaline rush. When I finally finish my English degree this year, I will go back and major in Math, studying part time.
I think math may be a good major because of the high increase of jobs in the future and the fact that there is so many paths you can take with that major make a good option. Now, maybe its a hard major, but if you think about it, the so called hard majors are actually the ones that are worth more and have great job opportunities for the future. (Like computer science and such)
I’ve been thinking of getting a math degree for the following reasons: I was a double major in criminal justice and philosophy (attempting to become a lawyer), but only got the crj major, and left school to become a law enforcement officer. I have since left that profession and joined the military. I have a great tuition assistance program and GI bill to pay for one bachelors and one graduate degree. I like the idea of a math degree because I have become very interested in math philosophically, and really appreciate the analytical characteristics of the profession. I also love logic, my favorite part of philosophy. I might use the math major to finally get my law degree (math majors score really high on the lsat), or pursue a career in math or stem field. I’ve been out of school for four years, and might be having a pipe dream, but yeah- any advice? I saw your 4 reasons not to get a math degree, and I am still wanting to get one.
I am an european student and to hear this is ridiclous, I feel sorry for you. I never would study math if I had to go through calculus, I hated it in school but I love the abstract proof-based concepts (the real thinking)
I’m a first semester of my mathematics bachelor degree in Germany and I am currently taking analysis 1 and linear algebra 1 and I have to say they are pretty tough but seeing stuff you used your whole life from a completely different angle is so interesting
My mathematics thesis had no calculus and no trigonometry. Sure, it was about group theory (average order of elements of a dihedral group), but the hardest math that I had to do was +-/*. Seriously. Just those 4 operations was all that I needed. :D
If one wants to see what math is about in the first 2 years as an undergraduate, take the honors courses. In those courses, at least in my experience, you won't perfect solving equations but you will perfect proving assertions and deriving equations.
High school: I was 4th in class out of some 302 students. College (chemical engineering + Russian): 3.54 out of 4.00 GPA. Cum Loude Graduate school ("pure" mathematics): 3.00 out of 4.0 GPA (actually it might even be lower - I long forgot) Yes, I worked my ass off since nursery school, through our excellent New Jersey public schools through grade school, high school, on many subjects, played violin + viola, weightlifted, played PAL soccer for 2 years when I was 10 or 11. Worked my ass off minoring in Russian and majoring in chem eng at U Del. Sure - all that stuff was hard. Moreover, I earned easy As in various night courses in Advanced Calculus, Infinite Series, Electrical Circuit Theory at Drexel University, and two semesters of Abstract Algebra at Villanova, as a non-matriculated student. NONE OF THIS PREPARED ME FOR THE SHEER PSYCHOLOGICAL TERROR & SUFFERING & DIFFICULTY IN ABSTRACTION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PhD-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL MATHEMATICS! TO THIS DAY, I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE REASONS FOR COHOMOLOGY, DIAGRAM CHASING, I even returned to community college in 2005 to take two C++ courses, four semesters of French (the only four the school offered), and completed a Biotechnology A.S. in 2009. As you can see by my grades, my grades reflected my much poorer performance in pure abstract math compared to anything else I had ever done in my life before or since. The problem was that I was NOT an UNDERGRADUATE MATH major. If I had been, I would have taken a year of REAL ANALYSIS and a year of TOPOLOGY at the undergrad level FIRST, PREPARING me for graduate level classes. In fact, at Rutgers, by my 2nd semester, I had to fall back and take undergraduate level math classes, which upset the state scholarship I was getting.
Hi, my name is Mason Wang and I love mathematics / math and also this video you made on math major. I agree with you about “ 4 Reasons to be a Math Major (Mathematics Major)” and very well said. Thanks for sharing! I love mathematics because I love solving different equations, graphing linear equations, counting different money from all over the world and doing word problems too. I think mathematics is very important to the world and numbers too because we need it to calculate different math problems like buying food with money and solving it, so we know how much it cost / the total cost. Question, if I love mathematics / math then does that count on becoming a math major person or not quite really? I think it is depending on if you do well in college / if you are going to college then you could try different classes out and see which major fits you the best?
To what you refer is not math, thats just calculation. If you love doing repetitive calculations I dont know if attempting a math major is a good idea, but that's just my take and it might be wrong
Math majors typically do formal proofs, which involves using definitions to create theorems, rather than memorize them. It’s more than just understanding the material, it’s being able to come up with stuff on your own. Look up some higher level math courses beyond calculus to see what they’re about.
I'm a truck driver and 32. I did poorly in school. I'm actually considering a math major. I really need to study and learn high school math all over again. Any tips for where to start or some magic text book?
If you're starting out at a community college, they probably have remedial classes, and my CC offered Math classes online until Calculus. So, you can still do them while working, though it'd be some work. I never attended high school, so I had to start off with Algebra. I started college at 34 and have taken a Math course each semester. Started with an algebra/remedial algebra hybrid class and now I'm taking Calc 3. It's been a lot of work, but I'll have most of my Math out of the way before I transfer to the local University. Of course, I'm a CS major, not Math.....but there is a good bit of Math in a Computer Science program.
If you're looking for a free online resource, check out Professor Leonards channel; he used to just offer Calculus and above but I think he has done some pre-calculus and trig classes. I have a paid membership from calcworkshop.com and she's been a great help. I also have one from mathtutordvd.com and his courses are great as well; he also has tutorials on tons of science classes.
One might want to look over "Principles of Mathematical Analysis" by Walter Rudin to see what mathematics at a higher level looks like. By the way, Rudin's wife, Mary Ellen, got into mathematics because when she went to register as a freshman at the University of Texas there were long lines except at the table to register for mathematics majors. She went to that table and R. L. Moore talked her into becoming a mathematics major. She got her BA and PhD there under Moore. Moore had a very independent way of teaching PhD students and later in life she felt she hadn't learned as much mathematics as she might have under a professor using more conventional methods. I think she was wrong. I don't think she realized how much his method taught her how to think, even if she was short-changed on what to think.
Thanks for your great contents. It's very informative. One of my concerns is if mathematicians will be replaced by AI and ML, and whether their job will be automated in oncoming decades. I guess the chance of mathematicians' jobs getting automated in some careers is fairly low, like financial analysts, or mathematicians and statisticians. But what about the pure mathematics fields? I've heard that right now in proofs and theorems, mathematicians are helped by AI. If it's gonna be automated in coming decades, then what do we focus so much on the theorems for? Personally, I like theorems and solving complex problems, but since the technology and AI grow fast, I'm not sure if what we have focused on in the past hundred years is going to be what we should focus on in the future. Honestly it saddens me when I think that mathematicians' job is replaceable by technology, since pure mathematics is one of the hardest fields and degrees. I don't know if it's true or not. I don't have any solid information about it, and I've heard contradictory thing on this subject. I wonder if you could give us your view about it.
Speaking as a Math and Philosophy major who dabbles in proofs a lot, and as someone who has a lot taken quite a few courses in comp sci and computational math, I highly doubt that AI will replace mathematicians anytime soon. I have no doubt that they will help a lot. Research on algorithms and logic (itself a branch of pure mathematics and logic) is itself often times the foundations on which these AI are build in the first place, and as such there is always a need for them to be improved upon. Besides AIs won't decide for themselves anytime soon, what theorems need to be proved -- they will for the most part be guided by human mathematicians who will better understand the context of the problem, and the results. And then what about the theorems in statistics? There is always the need for new methodologies and techniques, and the need to contextualize and clarify them, and they are often guided by research in pure mathematics (heck a lot of research in probability would count as pure maths research).
do you have any tips for preparing for real analysis? all I'm doing during this winter break is trying to get familiar with the textbook being used. this is about to be the most stressful semester ever D:
Walter Rudin's POMA 3rd Ed is key. Also, you can check Bergman's supplementary notes online. Math Stackexchange is also very helpful. On Amazon you can purchase Kit Wing Yu's solution manual for POMA that also helped me a lot. Some other great books are Simmons, Kolmogorov Fomin, and learn the ideas behind Spivaks Calculus proofs. Hope this helps.
@@infinimente I really wish my class was using rudin's principles text, since it seems to be very renowned and popular, but unfortunately we're using a different one, called an introduction to analysis, by william wade
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I have an associates in health related field that is physics based and anatomy. Also now a bachelors in leadership which introduced me to statistics, kinda, and data-driven decisions making. I'm considering a career change towards mathematics/statistics but now I'm wondering if I can get a masters in mathematics with my background after taking some pre-reqs or if I must start all over. I wouldn't say I loved math but I was never bad at it either and now my interest is growing. I really want that flexibility and the chances of having a better paying career sounds great. I went into a field of health that is super demanding yet oversaturated at the same time. I'm doing well for myself but feel like I have no room for growth.
its always interesting to hear how math majors are structured in the us, because its so completely different in germany. We dont take calculus nor proof classes and have to take real analysis and linear algebra the first 2 semesters. Mb the us way makes more sense tho.
Comming from your reasons of don’t I have actually experienced that oh wow your a math major a lot It wasn’t my main reason of course 😂 I actually love math but just found it funny some people are actually care or think it’s impressive
My plan is to go into epigraphy and historical linguistics.There is a need for maths in that field. What's that, like cryptanalysis or somethin'? I'm thinking of getting a degree online but I want to take a comprehensive bachelor's course. Anyone out there with suggestions is welcome to say 'em. I've only gotten as far as Calc 1 so far.
Any suggestions for a really good proof book? I have Daniel Solow and Richard Hammack already. Plus textbooks like Transition to Higher Math (Elgin?) and Real Analysis (Steven Lay).
@@osamajaber5984 so maybe you should major in computer science or programming. Also programming don't involve too much math but I think it's mostly logic.
I always think about being a math major but then I start think about all the xtra word problems that is on my homework and how it’s not assigned. But to be a math major, you have to know it all. BLRUGH--
are there any introductory level books you would recomend to someone thinking about being a math major? It would be nice to know what I'm getting myself into.
I have bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and i want to apply for Mat Graduate school, what online courses should i take to get myself ready...
Hi, I am not sure if you still reply to comments on this video but what would you recommend as a job for me? I am finishing high school this year and I am proficient in both calculus and statistics. I don't wanna be a maths teacher however out of all my subjects maths and physics are the only ones I can study for indefinitely
I have always been fascinated by the world and why it works. I had the choice of maths or physics, then I heard about Banarch Tarsky and got put off maths because it doesn't depend on reality. I then went into researching radioactive drugs.
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I’m a math major (4 year bachelors in maths, 2 years masters in comp science). I did maths because I liked it. But I think it’s quite difficult to get work in a math related field. I became an IT project manager and have done quite well. I’m about to retire. Recently I’ve started studying maths again (set theory and logic to start) and thoroughly enjoying it.
Why did you find it difficult to get work in a math related field ? I am a highschool student wondering wether I should get a bachelors in math or in physics.
How did the math/computer science combo treat you? Right now I'm a 2nd year math major and I'm going to he adding CS to that next year (making me both math and CS major in 4 years) and I'm wondering wether or not to do the CS master or maybe choose something else again (finance maybe).
@@alex_bor Maths and Comp Science is a great combo, but I reckon maths and finance would be good as well, especially if you are trying to keep away from excessively backroom roles. In truth, however, once your in a field for a few years, your degree becomes less and less relevant. Maths is a bit different than other subjects because, for me at least, it’s fun and meaningful.
@@martinracek8593 Maths is not really a vocational subject. It’s not like medicine or law where you train for a specific profession (although there are some maths-related subjects that you can train in which are vocational - think actuary or statistician). Many maths majors go into the computer industry because maths skills are useful there, although you may end up doing a lot of coding or configuration.
Hey simon i need your help.i completed my gratiation with maths major from india .right now i m in us. So what course should i take to get good opportunity of job.pls help me
Hey man, brazilian pure math major here. I've watched your intro to topology video a while ago... Subscribed because you seem like a nice guy with love for math. I'm glad you are uploading more here. For me, the main reason for a math major is the power that you get... Everything uses math in a certain level. So if you master yoursefl in the analytical thinking and problem solving, you have a solid background to learn almost anything! Thanks for the video mate.
Thanks very much for all that! Math definitely gives you a solid mindset/ability and (in my opinion) is a great reason for the degree. Best of luck with the rest of your major and your future!
@@BriTheMathGuy thanks. Will be applying to masters in 2021. What is your area of study? I'm lost at the moment, but I'm starting to think about algebraic geometry...
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That’s so exciting you’re Brazilian! I am currently learning Brazilian Portuguese and it’s such a beautiful language and I’m also a Math major!!😊
People study math out of masochism.
I am one of them.
Mikhail Mikhailov *mathsochism
Gotta love the struggle :)
What a mood
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2:06 - Sadly most normal people forget that math is part of STEM and just focus on STE
Or STEA
Same here I’m a math major so I can teach😃. Math always has certain steps to follow with clear cut answers that other majors or jobs seem to lack(IMO)
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the rest of your major! Hope you have a great day.
yes i love it because it is CLEAR CUT, like a bare truth
I am pretty much good at everything but I am passionate about nothing. Not my dancing, my piano playing or French even though I love the language. The only thing I am interested in even a bit is maths. I like how logical everything is and how math can blow your mind time and time again. Honestly I don’t know what to do in the future since I am only in 10th grade. I can’t see myself doing the same thing for the rest of my life and my parents say math will allow me to go in many different directions. I hope I can decide soon on what to do in my life. Great video :)
I sometimes regret switching my major Math/CS to something I equally love, but mathematics is far more gratifying. I still read textbooks and love them. Professional student.
I am majoring in mathematics for actuarial science or becoming data scientist
Great paying careers. Best of luck and thank you for watching!
Same going back to school for acturial science and maybe will pursue a quant job in the future
Do you need a Masters or is a bachelors enough?
Can you make a video of what courses you thought was hard during your degree? I really want to know what kind of courses are waiting for you later on.
Great idea! I’ll see what I can do :)
For me solving computer science problems was a motivation, all tech base models are based on high level of analytic or other field of math. for me designing better and more accurate algorithms was the first reason to start a master in pure math which you mentioned in your third reasons to have a bachelor degree before and have a good base of math for chemistry or physics or ...
And specially I like to solve conjectures in the future!
I don't know if I could be a good teacher or professor but I definitely know I should train people to do some thing with what I train them and I better be expert in that.
I mean I had not figured out how are homotopy functions are guessable in hard unpredictable situations, but if I teach algebraic topology I better find plenty of those topics useful for at least making the base of a new tech or understanding the mechanism of a model better or help me solve some sort of math proofs!
I plan on being a math major just because I like math. I haven't done anything past Calculus but so far it's really fun. I think i'll like the more abstract stuff but I can never be sure until I try. Also I have no clue what career path I want to choose besides NOT wanting to be a teacher which is kind of annoying since everyone expects me to have a career in mind already for some reason, but I still have 4 years to figure it out so hopefully I can
hey! what's a maths major like?
@@zee6726 i lied, i became a cs major. Though I've still taken my fair share of math classes, cool stuff but also a lot more "annoying" than high school stuff lmao
I don't necessarily like abstract concepts, but if handled well, I find them enjoyable enough. Math is an art form, just like blowing stuff up is in chemistry(though that is sometimes more illegal).
Besides, if I decide that I don't like it, I'm still majoring in Chemistry, and I was looking into Genetics if I desperately need a double major.
I wish I could've majored in Math in the beginning of college. Solving math problems, pertaining to Algebra and Geometry, gives me an adrenaline rush. When I finally finish my English degree this year, I will go back and major in Math, studying part time.
Im soooo glad i found this channel
Very glad you found it as well :)
I am taking math major to pursue M.s in Cs. The reason I choose it’s easier to finish than Cs
thanks for the inspiration. bout to take real analysis this spring.
Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
Ive been binging your videos lately, and after hearing you define “higher mathematics” I had a genuine epiphany on my relationship with math.
I think math may be a good major because of the high increase of jobs in the future and the fact that there is so many paths you can take with that major make a good option. Now, maybe its a hard major, but if you think about it, the so called hard majors are actually the ones that are worth more and have great job opportunities for the future. (Like computer science and such)
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I’ve been thinking of getting a math degree for the following reasons: I was a double major in criminal justice and philosophy (attempting to become a lawyer), but only got the crj major, and left school to become a law enforcement officer. I have since left that profession and joined the military. I have a great tuition assistance program and GI bill to pay for one bachelors and one graduate degree. I like the idea of a math degree because I have become very interested in math philosophically, and really appreciate the analytical characteristics of the profession. I also love logic, my favorite part of philosophy. I might use the math major to finally get my law degree (math majors score really high on the lsat), or pursue a career in math or stem field. I’ve been out of school for four years, and might be having a pipe dream, but yeah- any advice? I saw your 4 reasons not to get a math degree, and I am still wanting to get one.
This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing! I would like to watch a video explaining the applied math major, hope this will be considered
I envy the European students who get to study analysis and algebra in their 1st and 2nd year :v
Im sorry for you:( I don't think i would have even consider majoring in math if i had to endure calc 1-3. Why don't you come to europe?
Thats the case in Turkey as well. Doing topology in the second semester right now.
I am an european student and to hear this is ridiclous, I feel sorry for you. I never would study math if I had to go through calculus, I hated it in school but I love the abstract proof-based concepts (the real thinking)
I’m a first semester of my mathematics bachelor degree in Germany and I am currently taking analysis 1 and linear algebra 1 and I have to say they are pretty tough but seeing stuff you used your whole life from a completely different angle is so interesting
My mathematics thesis had no calculus and no trigonometry. Sure, it was about group theory (average order of elements of a dihedral group), but the hardest math that I had to do was +-/*. Seriously. Just those 4 operations was all that I needed. :D
If one wants to see what math is about in the first 2 years as an undergraduate, take the honors courses. In those courses, at least in my experience, you won't perfect solving equations but you will perfect proving assertions and deriving equations.
High school: I was 4th in class out of some 302 students.
College (chemical engineering + Russian): 3.54 out of 4.00 GPA. Cum Loude
Graduate school ("pure" mathematics): 3.00 out of 4.0 GPA (actually it might even be lower - I long forgot)
Yes, I worked my ass off since nursery school, through our excellent New Jersey public schools through grade school, high school, on many subjects, played violin + viola, weightlifted, played PAL soccer for 2 years when I was 10 or 11. Worked my ass off minoring in Russian and majoring in chem eng at U Del.
Sure - all that stuff was hard. Moreover, I earned easy As in various night courses in Advanced Calculus, Infinite Series, Electrical Circuit Theory at Drexel University, and two semesters of Abstract Algebra at Villanova,
as a non-matriculated student.
NONE OF THIS PREPARED ME FOR THE SHEER PSYCHOLOGICAL TERROR & SUFFERING & DIFFICULTY IN ABSTRACTION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PhD-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL MATHEMATICS! TO THIS DAY, I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE REASONS FOR COHOMOLOGY, DIAGRAM CHASING,
I even returned to community college in 2005 to take two C++ courses, four semesters of French (the only four the school offered), and completed a Biotechnology A.S. in 2009.
As you can see by my grades, my grades reflected my much poorer performance in pure abstract math compared to anything else I had ever done in my life before or since.
The problem was that I was NOT an UNDERGRADUATE MATH major. If I had been, I would have taken a year of REAL ANALYSIS and a year of TOPOLOGY at the undergrad level FIRST, PREPARING me for graduate level classes.
In fact, at Rutgers, by my 2nd semester, I had to fall back and take undergraduate level math classes,
which upset the state scholarship I was getting.
I chose math bc i can do it with loud music in my room 🙂
Hi, my name is Mason Wang and I love mathematics / math and also this video you made on math major. I agree with you about “ 4 Reasons to be a Math Major (Mathematics Major)” and very well said. Thanks for sharing!
I love mathematics because I love solving different equations, graphing linear equations, counting different money from all over the world and doing word problems too. I think mathematics is very important to the world and numbers too because we need it to calculate different math problems like buying food with money and solving it, so we know how much it cost / the total cost.
Question, if I love mathematics / math then does that count on becoming a math major person or not quite really? I think it is depending on if you do well in college / if you are going to college then you could try different classes out and see which major fits you the best?
To what you refer is not math, thats just calculation. If you love doing repetitive calculations I dont know if attempting a math major is a good idea, but that's just my take and it might be wrong
@@nayjer2576 Ok, I think that might be a hobby? Maybe a math minor?
@@wildearthnatureworld Do what your feelings say
Math majors typically do formal proofs, which involves using definitions to create theorems, rather than memorize them. It’s more than just understanding the material, it’s being able to come up with stuff on your own. Look up some higher level math courses beyond calculus to see what they’re about.
I'm a truck driver and 32. I did poorly in school. I'm actually considering a math major. I really need to study and learn high school math all over again. Any tips for where to start or some magic text book?
If you're starting out at a community college, they probably have remedial classes, and my CC offered Math classes online until Calculus. So, you can still do them while working, though it'd be some work. I never attended high school, so I had to start off with Algebra. I started college at 34 and have taken a Math course each semester. Started with an algebra/remedial algebra hybrid class and now I'm taking Calc 3. It's been a lot of work, but I'll have most of my Math out of the way before I transfer to the local University. Of course, I'm a CS major, not Math.....but there is a good bit of Math in a Computer Science program.
If you're looking for a free online resource, check out Professor Leonards channel; he used to just offer Calculus and above but I think he has done some pre-calculus and trig classes. I have a paid membership from calcworkshop.com and she's been a great help. I also have one from mathtutordvd.com and his courses are great as well; he also has tutorials on tons of science classes.
Definitely go to community college first. I had to start from College Algebra straight out of HS in CC and I worked my way up into Calculus 3.
@@fuccckckkkkckkck Thanks man. I'm going to learn Software Engineering. It's kind of a faster route. Lots of math!
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One might want to look over "Principles of Mathematical Analysis" by Walter Rudin to see what mathematics at a higher level looks like. By the way, Rudin's wife, Mary Ellen, got into mathematics because when she went to register as a freshman at the University of Texas there were long lines except at the table to register for mathematics majors. She went to that table and R. L. Moore talked her into becoming a mathematics major. She got her BA and PhD there under Moore. Moore had a very independent way of teaching PhD students and later in life she felt she hadn't learned as much mathematics as she might have under a professor using more conventional methods. I think she was wrong. I don't think she realized how much his method taught her how to think, even if she was short-changed on what to think.
Thanks for your great contents. It's very informative.
One of my concerns is if mathematicians will be replaced by AI and ML, and whether their job will be automated in oncoming decades. I guess the chance of mathematicians' jobs getting automated in some careers is fairly low, like financial analysts, or mathematicians and statisticians. But what about the pure mathematics fields?
I've heard that right now in proofs and theorems, mathematicians are helped by AI. If it's gonna be automated in coming decades, then what do we focus so much on the theorems for?
Personally, I like theorems and solving complex problems, but since the technology and AI grow fast, I'm not sure if what we have focused on in the past hundred years is going to be what we should focus on in the future.
Honestly it saddens me when I think that mathematicians' job is replaceable by technology, since pure mathematics is one of the hardest fields and degrees. I don't know if it's true or not. I don't have any solid information about it, and I've heard contradictory thing on this subject.
I wonder if you could give us your view about it.
Speaking as a Math and Philosophy major who dabbles in proofs a lot, and as someone who has a lot taken quite a few courses in comp sci and computational math, I highly doubt that AI will replace mathematicians anytime soon. I have no doubt that they will help a lot. Research on algorithms and logic (itself a branch of pure mathematics and logic) is itself often times the foundations on which these AI are build in the first place, and as such there is always a need for them to be improved upon. Besides AIs won't decide for themselves anytime soon, what theorems need to be proved -- they will for the most part be guided by human mathematicians who will better understand the context of the problem, and the results. And then what about the theorems in statistics? There is always the need for new methodologies and techniques, and the need to contextualize and clarify them, and they are often guided by research in pure mathematics (heck a lot of research in probability would count as pure maths research).
do you have any tips for preparing for real analysis? all I'm doing during this winter break is trying to get familiar with the textbook being used. this is about to be the most stressful semester ever D:
Im hoping to make a video addressing some of your concerns soon! (I’ll do my best)
Walter Rudin's POMA 3rd Ed is key. Also, you can check Bergman's supplementary notes online. Math Stackexchange is also very helpful. On Amazon you can purchase Kit Wing Yu's solution manual for POMA that also helped me a lot. Some other great books are Simmons, Kolmogorov Fomin, and learn the ideas behind Spivaks Calculus proofs. Hope this helps.
@@infinimente I really wish my class was using rudin's principles text, since it seems to be very renowned and popular, but unfortunately we're using a different one, called an introduction to analysis, by william wade
@@raichu56k I´m looking at a preview from Amazon of your textbook and, in my opinion, it looks very good. Wade fills in many gaps in required knowledge that Baby Rudin assumes many readers have. Also, there are many resources online of this amazing and beautiful subject. NPTEL has a free video course here www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/111105098/L01.html and here ua-cam.com/play/PLbMVogVj5nJSxFihV-ec4A3z_FOGPRCo-.html Cheers.
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I think I might want to be a math major in the future, definitely applied math though
I enjoy programming/coding
I have an associates in health related field that is physics based and anatomy. Also now a bachelors in leadership which introduced me to statistics, kinda, and data-driven decisions making. I'm considering a career change towards mathematics/statistics but now I'm wondering if I can get a masters in mathematics with my background after taking some pre-reqs or if I must start all over. I wouldn't say I loved math but I was never bad at it either and now my interest is growing.
I really want that flexibility and the chances of having a better paying career sounds great. I went into a field of health that is super demanding yet oversaturated at the same time. I'm doing well for myself but feel like I have no room for growth.
its always interesting to hear how math majors are structured in the us, because its so completely different in germany. We dont take calculus nor proof classes and have to take real analysis and linear algebra the first 2 semesters. Mb the us way makes more sense tho.
Comming from your reasons of don’t
I have actually experienced that oh wow your a math major a lot
It wasn’t my main reason of course 😂
I actually love math but just found it funny some people are actually care or think it’s impressive
I am a computer science major seriously thinking about double majoring with mathematics.
Congratulations bri. I want to pursue a degree in computer science, but I'm not great at math. Do you think I should still consider the major?
My plan is to go into epigraphy and historical linguistics.There is a need for maths in that field. What's that, like cryptanalysis or somethin'? I'm thinking of getting a degree online but I want to take a comprehensive bachelor's course. Anyone out there with suggestions is welcome to say 'em. I've only gotten as far as Calc 1 so far.
Any suggestions for a really good proof book? I have Daniel Solow and Richard Hammack already. Plus textbooks like Transition to Higher Math (Elgin?) and Real Analysis (Steven Lay).
I am taking math as major ......I want a job where I can go abroad for trips
5. Because I hate myself
Ouch.
Obvious question, but do you think you can get as much job flexibility studying pure mathematics than someone who studied applied mathematics?
5:36 my orthodontist majored in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and orthodontology (I can't spell sorry)
Andrew Dotson Explains so your orthodontist had 5 majors?
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when you can't get into med school with 1 major
My obssesion is with pure mathematics, how many career choices do I have other than teaching?
You can invent the "Jaber's theorem". That's how you make money
@@rajinfootonchuriquen I understand you but there must be some other choices like computer programming which have many things in pure math and logic.
@@osamajaber5984 so maybe you should major in computer science or programming. Also programming don't involve too much math but I think it's mostly logic.
Hello Brian, I have a bachelor degree in accounting, but I love math. Can you recommend me a good undergraduate degree online in math? Thank you
Math major and hopefully dental school after
Sounds like a plan - best of luck!
"so you have a degree?" "all around problem solvy"
I always think about being a math major but then I start think about all the xtra word problems that is on my homework and how it’s not assigned. But to be a math major, you have to know it all. BLRUGH--
are there any introductory level books you would recomend to someone thinking about being a math major? It would be nice to know what I'm getting myself into.
I have bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and i want to apply for Mat Graduate school, what online courses should i take to get myself ready...
Majoring in Physics
Question should I double in mathematics?
Nvm you answered my question
Thank you!
Hi, I am not sure if you still reply to comments on this video but what would you recommend as a job for me?
I am finishing high school this year and I am proficient in both calculus and statistics. I don't wanna be a maths teacher however out of all my subjects maths and physics are the only ones I can study for indefinitely
If you math and physics consider engineering
how much should i be working if im in year 11 to be a mathematician
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I love maths. There seems to be not o any jobs for such people.
hi i really like to be a math major ... but iam scared if i chose it i cant do it ... you know i mean iq and stuff ...
Are calculators allowed in mathematics degree?
Pure Mathematics.
It would really depend on the class/teacher/school/etc. Typically in traditional pure math classes a calculator wouldn't really help you.
@@BriTheMathGuy I'm deciding like geometry as my focus (Geometrician) but I believe that'll be in grad school.
I'm just curious about maths
Great to hear!
If you’re into binary numbers does that make you bi-curious?
Nice
Nope. But Math is key to all science. But Physics is my path! But nobodys doing any Physics w/out math! End goal is D All of the above.
In this video: There are zero reasons to become a math major. You WILL be poor and you WILL suffer.
I want to be a statistician can I be one if I graduated bs math??? Appreciate all answers
You could take it as a minor sth else
@@kreuzbergligokhan3256 can u explain it a bit more? What is sth?
Sth else : double major
@@giodelion I forgot the name of double major in english while writing that comment my bad
@@kreuzbergligokhan3256 ohh I see. Thank you for the response
I am already a math major. So I don't want to watch '4 reasons not to be a math major'🤭
I majored in math because _systemic transgender bathroom power dynamics in a neo-patriarchal paradigm_ was too hard.
bro bri couldn’t even come up with a top 5 lol
I have always been fascinated by the world and why it works. I had the choice of maths or physics, then I heard about Banarch Tarsky and got put off maths because it doesn't depend on reality. I then went into researching radioactive drugs.
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Nerd.
HE IS NOT A NERD!! you are
nice compliment