What is my mathematical interest?

bwest36
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:52:37 +0000

I emailed a university about trying to take a graduate math class for applied maths, and this was the question they posed for me. I couldn’t give them a straight answer. All I could think of was that I like solving math problems. I especially enjoyed figuring out the mechanics, and using them to figure the more difficult practice problems in text books. I don’t have a subject area or application that I’m interested in, but I do have favorites: calculus and statistics. Some people enjoy solving puzzles, and like them, I enjoy solving math problems. After solving a difficult problem (and getting it correct lol) I get an incredible feeling, as if I finished a marathon or completely rebuild a car engine from scratch.

Since taking the calculus sequence at community college, my interest in the subject has been revitalised, and I wish to continue pursuing my interest. But I have no idea how to answer this question. I was hoping you guys could help sort out my thoughts.