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So as I am going to study mathematics at a university I must chose if I am going to major in one or the other. The problem is that I am interested in both. Which one is better so that I can move to the other?

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>> No.7115985

If your university forces you to make the decision before you started, then it's most likely a shit tier uni. In the first few semesters there should be no distinction between "applied" and "pure" math because both have to take the same basic courses like analysis and linear algebra.

>> No.7115988

>>7115976
Applied math uses pure math concepts anyways. If you're really interested in an applied math field you'll have no trouble switching. The other way might be trickier.

>> No.7115992

>>7115976
Do pure, and get some optional credits from applied. Pure is always better in an intellectual reward sense, and prepares you better for any challange in applied. Applied can be more employable.

>> No.7116002

>>7115976
"Applied" math is watered down pure math. Go pure and take a graduate numerical analysis course(s).

If you want to see applications, check out the engineering and/or physics departments' course offerings.