Kids Online Math
Posted on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Is programming a possible career without majoring or minoring in math at the undergraduate level?
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m an idealistic, naïve, 11’Th grader.
Still a kid, I know, but I’m starting to consider different subjects and possible careers that I’m interested in. I’m planning on taking additional courses on my own (possibly online) in those fields while I’m still in high school.
I like US History, Writing, Economics, Philosophy, Theology, and Computer Science. I don’t particularly enjoy mathematics, however.
Almost all the computer programmers I know love math and have either majored or minored in it in college.
Would it be possible for me to pursue a career in Computer Science and only take required math courses in college?
Is that feasible? Or is it the stupidest thing you ever heard? 
Helpful answers and constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.
Hey, Buddy,
I’m a twenty-three year-old programmer.
I’m good but not great at math, but I’m considered a talented programmer.
I majored in Computer Information Systems (CIS) at a business college. It’s a degree lighter on the tech and theory but heavier on the practical application.
If you’re straight with high school Algebra and Geometry, and feel that you could be straight with college Algebra, then that’s a good start. Calculus doesn’t play into my job, and Statistics is given secondary business focus.
Memorization is important, but not just of terms, rather, abstract ideas. But you’ll regularly encounter problems for which there is no conventional solution, so divergent thinking, also known as creativity, is especially important when looking at a unique problem.
The key, however, to learning anything is to practice, practice, practice and continually encourage yourself.
Don’t try to become like a typical programmer. Do your own thing — you’re a young buck. In fact, I’m not sure there is such thing as a ‘typical programmer’, as I haven’t met people much more eccentric than my colleagues.
Keep bangin’,
Robert
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