<p>Hey all, I'm planning to major in math at UVA. I'm wondering about the gender ratio in upper level math (300+). Are there typically at least one female student for every five guys in a course like, say, Differential Topology? I typically do much better in classes with a study buddy, and I hate asking guys how to do certain problems since if I'm the only girl, I feel I have something to prove. If that sounds stupid, I'm sorry. Anyway, I'd love it if some people could give me some information so I can have an easier time with my college choices.</p>
<p>When I took multivariable calculus, the class was pretty much half/half. Now, multi. calc is not per say a super elevated math class, but it is one of the entry points for a math major.</p>
<p>i’m a female math major and there have always been more than half girls in all of my ugrad and grad level math classes (even things like number theory and geometry).</p>
<p>Thanks so much you two!! That’s amazing!! It’s totally different from my high school! I am seriously considering UVA now…!!!</p>
<p>So, I’m one of four girls in my major of 40-50. That doesn’t include CpEs, so more like 6 girls in 60 people. Since you’re considering a math major, I think you can figure out that ratio 
Does it bother me? Yeah, sometimes. But you get over it quite quickly, mostly as a fight or flight type deal. You either work with the guys or fail/be miserable. These guys have become some of my closest friends, and I learned to like working with them over girls. I learned to get over my pride quickly and learn to ask for help, and I’ve never felt dumb because I’m the girl asking the guys the questions, as more often than not, it’s a guy asking me a question. I won’t lie, it does get frustrating sometimes to be the only girl, and they sometimes like to throw around a gender joke or talk about hot girls or whatever, and I find it a bit awkward sometimes. But they’ve always been nothing but respectful of me and I’ve never felt isolated because of my gender. They also love when I bake for study groups haha. The only advice I have is to think of them as friends, not just classmates, it makes it easier on both sides. Also, dating any of them can be tricky, so watch out ;)</p>