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- Freshman360%
- Sophomore120%
- Junior120%
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Sometimes it feels so intimidating speaking to someone who seems so much more knowledgeable about the subject than you— whether it’s seeking advice on how to approach a problem, or to collaborate on solving some problem together.…
Support & community
Lucas RivaMost problems take a lot of time to complete but you start to create that problem solving intuition which feels very rewarding.
Difficulty & workload
Jessica ZhengGrinding through repetitive and seemingly boring practice but one day when you can find whip out calc 3 ball knowledge it’ll bring you immense joy.
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Which parts of Mathematics have been challenging but rewarding for you?
Sometimes it feels so intimidating speaking to someone who seems so much more knowledgeable about the subject than you— whether it’s seeking advice on how to approach a problem, or to collaborate on solving some problem together. I felt really intimidated during my freshman year since I felt like I was just surrounded by my classmates who knew ten times as much as I did, but as you slowly start spreading your wings and start finding your niche in mathematics—topics that particularly interest you—it becomes a lot more comfortable reaching out to others and feeling less of this “impostor syndrome.” In my case, I was inspired this semester to reach out to my professor and engage in an Independent Study.
- Interested in Tech & software · Finance & consulting
Which parts of Mathematics have been challenging but rewarding?
Most problems take a lot of time to complete but you start to create that problem solving intuition which feels very rewarding.
- Interested in Entrepreneurship · Tech & software +1
- Unsure about grad school
Lucas Riva · FreshmanMathematicsGrinding through repetitive and seemingly boring practice but one day when you can find whip out calc 3 ball knowledge it’ll bring you immense joy.
Also majoring in Computer Science
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +4
- Unsure about grad school
Jessica Zheng · SophomoreMathematicsWhat are you hoping to do after studying Mathematics, and how has the major helped you explore or prepare for your options?
I want to explore different academic and professional fields within mathematics, and pursue a career in whichever intrigues me most.
- Still exploring careers
Try to understand the ideas and not memorize. It’ll help learn problem solving
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +2
- Unsure about grad school
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