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    Lymarin #118349 12/16/11 10:37 AM
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    You would probably enjoy the life contingencies class.

    The challenges of the actuarial classes are the breadth not the depth.

    Personally, I found theoretical computer classes (e.g. algorithms) to be much more challenging than actuarial classes.

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    Originally Posted by Lymarin
    I have mixed feelings about it at this point. I did not feel very challenged by a few of my classes this semester, and I am looking forward to courses that I have heard are quite difficult next semester. I chose my current school over a school which might have more intellectually-oriented students because of a $12,000/year price difference between them. I know the actuarial curriculum will be high-level, but I do worry if I'll find enough of a challenge with it because I know classes are offered at only one level in college.

    The only class I found hard in college was Engineering Thermo taught by a visiting Caltech professor. The next hardest was Mathematical Statistics as the professor was very challenging. I earned a math degree but also came close to an ME and Physics degree as well. The latter helps me every in my job.

    Saving money will give you a lot more options post-college to pursue your interests.

    Have you thought about an internship or part time job with a firm in your field or even a research position (paid or not) with a professor whom you like in an unrelated field but using stats?

    These will give you exposure to the real world problem set that is far more messy and interesting. I did the latter for a few years (unpaid) and worked on problems for professors because I thought it was fun and it was.


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    If you qualify for Mensa, you should join!

    My DD9 is a member. They have wonderful children's programming, and at least around here the grownups get together quite frequently. You will meet some interesting characters.

    It has been the most fun for us to see gifted adults interact with the little ones. They are like kindred spirits smile

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