Hear from Stuti, an MSc Mathematics student as she talks about her degree and passion for maths
I chose to pursue a Mathematics degree because I was inspired by the applications of Mathematics. I did Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics modules in my A-level and have always found it interesting. I have always liked to go into mathematical details of everything and loved learning the problem-solving skills that mathematics can teach you. It opens the mind to new ideas while working out beautiful solutions and proofs.
The thing I most enjoy about my degree is constant learning and self-improvement. I really enjoy learning new things regularly and improving my skills.
I would advise prospective students to learn Latex before starting the course, if possible, as it will really help in writing Mathematics in coursework, presentations and dissertation. It is also highly beneficial to learn other programming languages like Python, R, MATLAB, etc. I would advise making the most of the degree. They should also keep learning and keep an eye on various job descriptions of interest, even when not applying, to find out what appeals to you the most. Also, it is helpful to go over each module every day, even just 10-20 minutes on busy days.
I am really interested in Statistics and Machine learning, so I aspire to become an Actuary, Statistician or Data Scientist. I also enjoy teaching Mathematics, so I plan to continue learning and hopefully specialise in a particular Mathematical area of interest.