Re: Should I Major iin Mathematics?

In article <1113767262.709353.174670@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<Jschroet@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Should i consider a major in mathematics?

I have heard the advice given that no one should study mathematics
unless they can't NOT study mathematics.

>I was thinking:
>What is the typical courseload and requierments?
>What is the main jobs you can get?

One thing about mathematics is certain: it requires great attention
to detail. If English is not your mother tongue, you might want to
think twice about mathematics...

dave

PS -- for career information take a look at http://www.ams.org/careers/
.

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