/sci/ - Science & Math

Is doing a second bachelors after your bachelors a thing people actually do or is it just something manchildren on here throw around because they're desperate to stall out another couple years of their life before they actually have to do something?

>>10007679
I don't know, that's why I'm asking if it's a waste of time or not.

>>10007670
>I'm 25, btw.
Did you start your undergraduate late or did you take longer to finish? I'm curious since I also finished my Bachelor's degree when I was going on 25 years old.

>>10007704
I started at a shitty university, got tired of it and changed to the best one in my country when I was 21.
>I also finished my Bachelor's degree when I was going on 25 years old.
So, how are things going for you?

>>10007670
What country and what major?

>>10007679

>>10007710
I pretty much did the exact reverse of what you did: I started out at the best university in my country and had to transfer to a lower tier one in my home city after a couple years due to mental health problems. I had no academic issues (I was in the top 5% of students in my year), although my academic situation might have exacerbated my social anxiety because I decided to do the equivalent of something like a double major/double degree, in linguistics and mathematics.

>So, how are things going for you?
Not great. My early 20s were a huge blow for me and I haven't yet managed to (fully) recover from it.

At first I wanted to advise you not to pursue a 2nd degree, but since it seems you're on an ascendant path, I don't know, maybe it'll work out for you. This anon >>10007679 also seems to have a point imho.

>>10007682
It's not a waste of time if it's work done towards your self-actualisation. Do you want to become a mathematician? Then you'd be better off going for a PhD. Do you want to become a physicist? You could jump straight into a Master's degree (taking extra catch-up courses, or studying on your own) with a focus on Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics. Do you want to get a job? Learning some other marketable skill (like programming) might be more useful than going back to school.

>>10007743
> At first I wanted to advise you not to pursue a 2nd degree, but since it seems you're on an ascendant path, I don't know, maybe it'll work out for you.
Well, my situation is not that good either, It's a little sad knowing that I could have finished my degree at 22. I feel like the top research institutes in my country would prefer younger and brighter minds. But anyway, there's nothing I can do about it, I decided that I'll just go wherever destiny wants me to. If mediocrity is the only thing that awaits for me, then so be it, I won't leave math because I really like it.

Thinking about it now, perhaps doing a 2nd degree really is not ideal right now...

>>10007751
I wanna be a mathematician. I just have a big interest in Quantum Mechanics, I'll probably just study it on my own.
>You could jump straight into a Master's degree (taking extra catch-up courses, or studying on your own) with a focus on Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics.
Did you know anyone who did that?

>>10007762
>Did you know anyone who did that?
Yes. Physics is just applied math anyway. The particular admission requirements depend on the university/program, so go check those out and see what you need to do to pass and enrol.

>>10007762
OP I'm 25 and will be finished my math bachelors pretty soon too. It tears me apart knowing I wasted the best years of my life. I look around my classes and think, fuck, you guys are like 21 and have so much life ahead of you. What the fuck am I doing here with you. I should have a masters by now.

As I'm nearing the end of this phase I want nothing more than to finally move forward on to the next stage. I couldn't even fathom starting over again.

>>10007670
>would it be a waste of time
Yes. It's faster if you go to the unemployment office before getting another worthless degree.

>>10007785 >>10007781 >>10007670
For a Job, OP should unironically get a CS Masters or Code Bootcamp degree.

>>10007785
Nothing is cringier than people that unironically believe science is worthless.

>>10007670
>where do I go now
you can come over to my place, anon. There's a bbq tomorrow

>>10007670
don’t do physics, wasting too much time, just get your PhD nig
>>10007833
shut the fuck up
>>10007785
shut the fuck up

>>10007670
>As a Math BSc.
>should I just go to a masters/PhD?

PhD is required to work in Academia.
I recommend to do a PhD in Math.

If you love Physics & Astronomy specialist in Mathematical Physics during your PhD.

I think that a BSc in Physics
is a waste of time.

If you don't want to do PhD, then
Masters are enough to get Job
in Biz Industry as Actuary or Quant.

You can get CodeMonkey Jobs too,
you can learn it through online courses
without going back to college.

>>10007670 (OP)
>As a Math BSc.
>should I just go to a masters/PhD?

PhD is required to work in Academia.
I recommend to do a PhD in Math.

If you love Physics & Astronomy
specialize in Mathematical Physics
during your PhD.

I think that a BSc in Physics
is a waste of time.

If you don't want to do PhD, then
Masters are enough to get Job
in Biz Industry as Actuary or Quant.

You can get CodeMonkey Jobs too,
you can learn it through online courses
without a CS BSc.

>>10007670
>As a Math BSc.
>should I just go to a masters/PhD?

PhD is required to work in Academia.
I recommend to do a PhD in Math.

If you love Physics & Astronomy
specialize in Mathematical Physics
during your PhD.

I think that a BSc in Physics
is a waste of time.

If you don't want to do PhD, then
a Masters is enough to get Job
in Biz Industry as Actuary or Quant.

You can get CodeMonkey Jobs too,
you can learn it through online courses
without a CS BSc.

the unemployment line

>>10007670
>where do I go now?

Mc Donald's

>>10007670
>I was thinking of doing a physics PhD
then suicide due to lack of Jobs.

>>10007785
>>10007833
>>10008675
These.

>>10007670
wouldn't you need like more than a year just to get the second bachelors? if so, i would question the time taken
>because I really like i
this is legitimately important
if you can do math you can probably do the difficult parts too

idunno, it depends how long the second bachelor's will take to get
you could also look into applying for a physics phd right away (personally don't see the point in a physics master's), but your options would be limited with a math degree

>>10008905
options for where to apply for grad school i mean
once you get in, you should be fine, and i don't see you having a problem with the material

>this thread

Just do what you want OP.

If you're financially stable enough go get a physics degree. If you want a masters do that. Also stop worrying about the fact that you're 25.