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So here's the deal: I absolutely love math, there's no other way of putting it. I've always been good at it and I've enjoyed it. I've also enjoyed physics (to an extent... electricity = no thanks!), and as such am now majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I'm happy with my choice, and since I know I like math, I've decided to do a minor in it.
I've contemplated doing a double major in math as well, and that's where I've stopped. I would definitely be happy having a degree in math alongside MechEng. I know that there would be a lot of added work, even though many classes coincide with these majors. I can mentally prepare myself for that, but I just don't know if it's worth it.
What could I do with a degree in math? Keep in mind I would get a Master's at the very most.
I could teach, which I wouldn't mind. I definitely enjoy helping people and showing how certain theorems work (explaining the Pythagorean theorem is one of my favorites). I wouldn't mind teaching math at a high school level. However, the pay is much less, so that's just unlikely for when I get right out of college. Maybe after I'm done working for 25-30 years as an engineer, have a lofty pension/retirement, and can afford to teach at a high school level.
I am very interested in earning six figures, which would most likely happen as an engineer. I like engineering and I like money, so I would definitely want to achieve six-figure status at some point in my career. I figure I might as well be greedy about it. ;)
Some extra info:
- I am not at all interested in doing anything that involves statistics. I call stats "common sense math" (maybe a bit arrogant... :P) and absolutely loathe it. I'd prefer to use pretty much any other section of math in a job setting.
- I'm going to be a second-year undergrad student this upcoming fall.
- I can imagine myself doing just about anything that doesn't involve environmental and computer/electrical/software engineering shenanigans.
I've contemplated doing a double major in math as well, and that's where I've stopped. I would definitely be happy having a degree in math alongside MechEng. I know that there would be a lot of added work, even though many classes coincide with these majors. I can mentally prepare myself for that, but I just don't know if it's worth it.
What could I do with a degree in math? Keep in mind I would get a Master's at the very most.
I could teach, which I wouldn't mind. I definitely enjoy helping people and showing how certain theorems work (explaining the Pythagorean theorem is one of my favorites). I wouldn't mind teaching math at a high school level. However, the pay is much less, so that's just unlikely for when I get right out of college. Maybe after I'm done working for 25-30 years as an engineer, have a lofty pension/retirement, and can afford to teach at a high school level.
I am very interested in earning six figures, which would most likely happen as an engineer. I like engineering and I like money, so I would definitely want to achieve six-figure status at some point in my career. I figure I might as well be greedy about it. ;)
Some extra info:
- I am not at all interested in doing anything that involves statistics. I call stats "common sense math" (maybe a bit arrogant... :P) and absolutely loathe it. I'd prefer to use pretty much any other section of math in a job setting.
- I'm going to be a second-year undergrad student this upcoming fall.
- I can imagine myself doing just about anything that doesn't involve environmental and computer/electrical/software engineering shenanigans.