<p>I would love to major in math (it's my favorite subject, and I also want to be in ibanking/trading), but I'm worried I won't be able to cut it--while I am quite good at math (high 90s in Cal I+II), I was never the math genius type...it takes me more time than some of the brilliant math students to "get" things, and I never had a chance to be in the most enriched group (who are currently doing Cal III). My question is: is every math major a math "genius," or are there also kids who are simply good at math?</p>
<p>If you follow that line of thinking, then only people who are "geniuses" with economics, biology, music, history, etc. would major in those areas. </p>
<p>Majoring in a subject doesn't mean that you've got to be a natural. Basically the only requirements are that you CAN learn the material, that you're willing to work hard to do it, and that you enjoy your subject. This is my understanding, at least.</p>
<p>I was never a math genius...I never stood out in any academic area, in fact. I'm about equally good at everything. But I really loved math and science in high school, so I'm now at an engineering school studying electrical engineering. I don't get everything the first time I hear it, but I go back to the material later that night and learn what I missed. Usually it's pretty easy to pick up on.</p>
<p>So if you ENJOY the subject, then I'd suggest that you go for it! You can always change your major if you find that things aren't working out.</p>
<p>If you follow that line of thinking, then only people who are "geniuses" with economics, biology, music, history, etc. would major in those areas. </p>
<p>Majoring in a subject doesn't mean that you've got to be a natural. Basically the only requirements are that you CAN learn the material, that you're willing to work hard to do it, and that you enjoy your subject. This is my understanding, at least.</p>
<p>I was never a math genius...I never stood out in any academic area, in fact. I'm about equally good at everything. But I really loved math and science in high school, so I'm now at an engineering school studying electrical engineering. I don't get everything the first time I hear it, but I go back to the material later that night and learn what I missed. Usually it's pretty easy to pick up on.</p>
<p>So if you ENJOY the subject, then I'd suggest that you go for it! You can always change your major if you find that things aren't working out.</p>
<p>Also, if you want more feedback, you might want to post this in the engineering section. You're more likely to get a math-inclined person there.</p>
<p>I like the above post, particularly</p>
<p>"Majoring in a subject doesn't mean that you've got to be a natural. Basically the only requirements are that you CAN learn the material, that you're willing to work hard to do it, and that you enjoy your subject."</p>
<p>Event though the last part, that you enjoy the subject, doesn't have to be true, it should be.</p>
<p>Sorry about the double post...I dunno what happened there.</p>