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I haven’t done any graduate level math work, so I can’t comment on that specifically, but generally it is just as important to find a thesis supervisor who is working in an area that interests you. If your current school has a professor whose research aligns with your interests and goals, I...

My intuition on this is similar. Statistics seems to be regarded as a relatively more employable or marketable major than mathematics in general, although I don't know the truth of this. Computer science also seems to possesses that "employable" attribution.

What was it like moving from mathematics to statistics? I have a fair bit of math experience under my belt but only two courses in statistics. I found those courses less challenging than some of my math courses. I find that I need a relatively higher level of intellectual challenge to feel...

Unfortunately the second degree program at the University of British Columbia is fairly restrictive and there are limits on the number of attempted credits at each year level. I might be able to change programs after one semester but the window to so is small so I have been trying to front-load...

I am beginning a second undergraduate degree this fall and am trying to decide on a major but don't think I have enough information to discriminate between my top two choices. My first degree was in mathematics education (where I developed a deep appreciation for math). I have interests in...

Thanks for such a thorough response! I appreciate it. From the reading I've done I also have the sense that training in computer science is an asset for employability.

Mathwonk, I think that the fact that you have been posting in this thread since it's inception over 8 years ago is fantastic! I found it while searching around for some "soft" information about what it's like to be a mathematician - the kind of information that is cultural and only really...