Third bachelors degree so I can get a job :o

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The discussion revolves around the participant's consideration of pursuing a third bachelor's degree in mathematics and/or physics to improve job prospects. The conversation touches on the feasibility of online degrees, the relevance of community college experience, and the importance of the institution's prestige in relation to employment opportunities.

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  • The participant expresses interest in pursuing a degree in mathematics or physics after having degrees in philosophy and religious studies, citing a lack of job opportunities.
  • Some participants suggest that pursuing a degree in engineering may be more employable than physics, while others argue that mathematics could be more marketable than physics.
  • There are questions about the acceptability of online degrees and whether employers care about the institution's prestige or if attending community college would negatively impact job prospects.
  • One participant mentions that school rankings may not matter much for undergraduate degrees in mathematics, suggesting that the quality of education can be similar across institutions.
  • Concerns are raised about the perception of being a "perpetual student" and whether gaining work experience before applying to graduate programs might be beneficial.

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Participants express differing views on the importance of degree type and institution prestige, with no consensus on the best path forward for the participant's educational and career goals.

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Participants discuss various personal experiences and opinions regarding educational paths and job markets, highlighting the subjective nature of their claims and the lack of definitive answers regarding the best approach.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals considering a transition into STEM fields, particularly those with non-STEM backgrounds seeking advice on educational pathways and job market perceptions.

  • #31
Ephesus said:
I have read Calculus by Spivak and understood it all.

I'm curious to know how long that took.
 
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  • #32
JasonRox said:
I'm curious to know how long that took.

there are universities that use spivak's book so assuming an intro to calc is 1 year, then it perhaps it took 1 year for him. But of course different people study at different speeds.
 

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