Should I take a semester off to

[Miike012]

This is a very serious question to me and I would like some advice...
I am thinking of taking an entire semester off (4 months total) to study math on my own.
Currently I am taking calculus 2 averaging 97%, although many people might consider that gratifying, which I'm not saying it isn't, I don't feel like my skills are where I would like them to be. If I decide to take a semester off I will study

Algebra: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1402159064/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Trig: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1418185094/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Calc 1,2 : https://www.amazon.com/dp/0495011665/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Geometry: Never taken a class.

University Physics I: Mechanics

and (IF I have time) discrete math or elementary lineary algebra.

My goal is to gain a solid foundation by filling in any gaps that I have, by doing this I hope to gain a higher understanding of math which will benefit me when I have to take upper level math classes, physics classes and academia in general.

Currently I have not decided on a career path but I know it will fall in the line of mathematics and in my opinion, with a stronger foundation will come a much greater understanding in the material I will face through the upcoming years of my education.

 

[nonequilibrium]

I think your foundations will grow upon taking more advanced classes, like a rigourous Real Analysis class. I don't know if four months of solving integrals will add much to your foundations(?)
But more sensibly, why don't you use your vacation time for that then?

 

[PlayingMonk]

I don't know if this applies to you or not but one thing I'd suggest is to make sure you won't have to start paying back student loans if you take a semester off.

 

[Miike012]

I think your foundations will grow upon taking more advanced classes, like a rigourous Real Analysis class. I don't know if four months of solving integrals will add much to your foundations(?)
But more sensibly, why don't you use your vacation time for that then?

This is true, but I will be taking other classes during this time.. I might have to take fewer classes over summer so I have more time for math.

 

[20Tauri]

Maybe you could just take a lighter courseload and use your free time for studying? I think you'd be better off doing things like linear algebra and discrete math in a course setting, and clearly your foundations are at least adequate for your current pursuits if you're getting that high of a grade in calculus.