I love math.. But shall i major in engineering?

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<p>I wanna major in sth that is practical… in which i can help people directly.but also something than would push me to my limit… that is challenging. and interesting. So i was thinking medicine!</p>

<p>I can help people in the most direct way! And also do loads of research you know.
But again…</p>

<p>there are many majors out there… new majors.
But I don’t know that much about them
like bio-medical stuff… and biochemical…</p>

<p>but aren’t those lab-oriented? like not much interaction with ppl and just lab work? I’m so confused? can anyone help?</p>

<p>What other interesting are out there too?
what major are you planning to enter or saw someone graduate from and is doing well?
something that won’t bore you in a few years?
Something that is different and interesting and can greatly and directly impact people.</p>

<p>For example people who work in labs… like scientists… They are so courageous! I would love to! But I just am not brave enough to put years into my life for a certain goal that I may not reach! This sounds pretty dumb…
But again that’s why I thought med… I can do research and also practice eventually (after years and years I know :P)</p>

<p>I want something that I can help people directly with… I know medicine is an option. I just wanna know my OTHER options.</p>

<p>As the title says: I love math a lot. I just don’t know all there is to engineering… other than civil and some more… </p>

<p>May be your stories would help me and your intended majors , why you chose them, and what can you picture yourself doing AFTER graduating from them </p>

<p>THANKS A BUNCH in advance!!!
I am really confused! X(</p>

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<p>Though I’m just a high schooler like u, I’ll try to answer your question . U said that u like both maths and helping people. In that case why don’t u try bio-med engineering? I know a guy who studied bio-med eng n now he designs prosthetic arms for people who have no arms.</p>

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<p>There’s also statistics or biostatistics. My friend works on cancer trials at a research university. Or epidemiology or public health. </p>

<p>Teaching in a school is a way to make a big difference if you can make the most cynical enjoy the subject. </p>

<p>You can do maths research as a hobby. </p>

<p>There’s also economics or public policy. Civil engineering is a cool way of helping people by building the infrastructure we need in a modern society. </p>

<p>Quantity Surveyors might be working on building a hospital, school or other socially advantageous assignment. </p>

<p>And finance/ accounting. Working for a non-profit. They all need someone to account for where the money is being spent.</p>

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<p>As a practical matter, math major eventual career destinations are often in teaching (high school, community college, university, although it is very competitive to get tenure at a research university), finance or actuarial, or computers.</p>

<p>Engineering is about solving design problems using math and science.</p>

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<p>Thank you @photon for reviving this thread.</p>

<p>I really needed this :)</p>

<p>Thanks to all of you too…</p>

<p>But I still feel like I am at a crossroads for some reason though :/</p>

<p>@noimagination,
I will sure do loads of research in this site thank you!</p>

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<p>All the engineering disciplines are so diverse ._.</p>