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I have had some trouble finding out what exactly a day in the life of an industrial mathematician is like. Will I be able to spend most of my day solving mathematical problems, or is that only a small part of the job?

Regarding my late start, I have certainly seen very mixed feedback. I'm not sure I've mentioned this already, but here's my brief background: -Enjoyed mathematics intensely as a small child and managed to get several years ahead of the curve in the beginning. I could do some basic college level...

I see. Also, is it difficult to find a fulfilling career as a mathematician without being educated at a prestigious institution? I have often heard that it's mostly those who graduate from top schools end up doing well. Excuse me if that is a stupid question,but I'm quite ignorant.

Would it be viable to work in industry after completing undergrad and then trying to apply to a Ph.D program, or would that put me at a disadvantage?

First of all,thank you for the warm welcome and advice. Secondly,I have been wondering for sometime now what role a physics education plays in my role as a mathematician. I certainly find physics interesting but am more drawn to math. Would it be advantageous to devote some of my time to...

Hello, I intend to become a mathematician. I am about to start my second of five years of undergrad and am going into Calculus 2. I am quite a bit behind where I would have liked to be,but I suppose I have somewhat extenuating circumstances. I entered college with little mathematical knowledge--...

Thank you for this. My interests, of course, are tentative and quite honestly I have no clue what I would like to specialize in. I figured it would be good to have a position named for some concrete goal. I've considered another year of undergrad, but would that help my chances of getting...

I have very little knowledge of math and physics, and I've started my freshman year in college with precalculus and conceptual physics. I am willing to work hard and dedicate myself to study in order to improve, but I'm not sure how realistic/practical my goals are, so I would like advice...

Thank you for the advice. I can't seem to find a way to edit the OP. Should I create a new thread with the revised version?

Hello, I'm a freshman physics and math double major, and would like to eventually be a theoretical physicist, though, of course, it is still early so my career ambitions may change. At this point many of my goals are rooted more so in what seems appealing to me than in practical...

I am interested in learning physics and math. I hope my experience here will be enlightening.