<p>Hello, I'm Erika. I entered college without declaring a major. But now, as a second-semester Freshman, I feel the pressure that I should start to decide what major I want to pick. I thought that I would get an idea once I got in to college. But I still couldn't find an area that I love. Now I am considering applied math. My reasons are, first, I always like challenges and want to learn new things, and I think that's what it could provide me.
Second, applied math can be applied to many other areas, which might be better for me.
Third, I feel like I am kind of a introverted person. I think being a scientist fits my personalities more.</p>
<p>Could you guys give me any opinions about this? Is the reality of applied math different than what I think?</p>
<p>It's really difficult to randomly choose a major. Perhaps there is a counseling service at your school to help you decide on a major and career path.
Here is an online reference: Career</a> Browser: What do you want to be?</p>
<p>Basically, applied math is using math in the real world. You'll want to take your applied math major and minor in something that corresponds with it. For example, someone in applied math could have a minor in statistics or biology and become a biostatistician. Or you could use that and do some physics work and have a physics-related job. The great thing about applied math is how it covers such a wide-range of jobs. Applied = the way to go for math!</p>