u/Nikos-Tacosss

I'm an applied math major, messed around with Python a little bit here and there but never really committed prior to entering university. My university's going to teach numerical methods on a computer at some point too, presumably MATLAB, but I want to figure out what else is worth learning beyond that.

Heard data science needs Python plus some other languages like SQL, is that true? What else should I be looking at?

Also curious if any other math majors have been in this spot? what'd you end up learning and how'd you approach it? :0

many of my professors encouraged me to change my major to something else as math woudlnt get me more jobs directly, but I still cling to the hope it does.

Any resources or tips are welcome!

This is more of an appreciation post than discussion post (I don’t know what flair to pick…)

But seriously, I have never been inspired to try so much more due to how creative, supportive, and passionate this community is.

I have been in many community and none ever comes as close as touhou community, which I take so much pride in being with; thank you all for being epic, amazing, and talented wondrous individuals who inspired me to embark on a journey of learning.

May you all have a blessed day <3.

This post is pretty self explanatory, basically I’m completed my first semester in applied math and I still have the desire to switch to either engineering or tech related degree (IS, IT) but then again I like the idea of my degree can pivot me into data science, or anything code heavy.

my actual goal is to land a job as fast as possible when I graduate (say in 2030), but I fear the title of my degree could hold me back since many recruiters prefer a specific degree for a job, or if it isn’t tech/engineer I’m done for.

is this fear justified or am I just being anxious for nothing?

for more information I’m in Middle East, so I’m not sure how they handle mathematics compared to western job market. as I’m fairly new, and I did ask those in my country and they were also confused.

since about last year I have been grinding studies, improving myself to learn and grow and enter university, I managed to do that and succeed, then I entered my first semester and finished it (now, present) and always promised myself ill play my favorite video game once I’m relaxed and done with midterms, but whenever I do finish them, I sense some strange feeling of fear, that I shouldn’t play my game, and so I procrastinate longer till next exams come, and promise myself again that I will play this game once more, but I never did…I now finished my semester and still in my vacation and yet again I’m here, typing this in the internet and never once opened my pc to even launch the game, it’s like some sort of curse, anything that used to bring me joy is no longer something I want to do, instead I do the opposite, I do things I don’t particularly enjoy, and feel regretful once I realized how much time I just spent and wasted doing something stupid…and I still feel incomplete, i want more, I want to do so much more, but at the same time my mind tells me to relax, but whenever I relax I feel devastated, unhappy, and uneasy, even my family members started to notice my condition. I don’t get it…

I did great things, passed many exams with As, and still I’m here thinking I need to compete for more, but what even is more? people cheer for me and say I did good, but I don’t see it, even when I do it’s temporary and it immediately fades away, why...?

since last year I have been grinding studies, improving myself to learn and grow and enter university, I managed to do that and succeed, then I entered my first semester and finished it (now, present) and always promised myself ill play my favorite video game once I’m relaxed and done with midterms, but whenever I do finish them, I sense some strange feeling of fear, that I shouldn’t play my game, and so I procrastinate longer till next exams come, and promise myself again that I will play this game once more, but I never did…I now finished my semester and still in my vacation and yet again I’m here, typing this in Reddit and never once opened my pc to even launch the game, it’s like some sort of curse, anything that used to bring me joy is no longer something I want to do, instead I do the opposite, I do things I don’t particularly enjoy, and feel regretful once I realized how much time I just spent and wasted doing something stupid…and I still feel incomplete, i want more, I want to do so much more, but at the same time my mind tells me to relax, but whenever I relax I feel devastated, unhappy, and uneasy, even my family members started to notice my condition. I don’t get it…

As you can clearly see, I’m here to chat and vibe with individuals who deem themselves as…well losercore or more-so the new term, NEET, not necessary accurate; but close to a degree.

now, enough of you and let’s inquiry about me! who am I? I’m a college student who majors in applied math (yeah nerdy stuff), I’m ambitious and determined, I help and support my family at any demand, I’m loyal to friends, blunt and transparent, enjoys a bit of drama here and there, and will always take a risk.

if that’s not enough information then why are you reading this post? either GET OUT or DM me. only those worthy will attempt such challenge!

Mwah, cya ;>.