<p>My reason for thinking math is overrated is not that it’s not a good major to choose; I love math and almost majored in it myself. I just don’t think it’s as hard, or as intellectually challenging, as some people purport it to be. That’s all.</p>
<p>Now why is philosophy underrated, IMO? Well, I would say it’s just as difficult as math; and it’s just as beautiful, with perhaps even a wider spectrum of directions and applications. Yes, it doesn’t guarantee you a good job or grad school opportunities, but then again neither does math.</p>
<p>I think one of the main things that has me saying math is a bit overrated is that most of the math majors I know have a “more intellectual than thou” attitude towards other subjects, which annoys me.</p>