Princeton University Math Major Course Guide
For myself, maybe I could have learned math on my own without studying it in school, or maybe it might never have happened. Sure it&#x27;s expensive, but the structure and schedule of the coursework &quot;forced&quot; me (for lack of a better word) to learn it at a reasonable pace. I learned physics that way too. Those were my college majors. I didn&#x27;t have a 750 on my math SAT, and was not destined for graduate study or research level work in math.<p>Also while in college, I taught myself electronics and computer programming, to a level where I was employable in those areas. In music, I combined self learning with formal lessons that provided a much needed critique of my physical approach. I am employable in music at a journeyman level.<p>Working under a mentor in physics research taught me to be a better scientist.<p>What you got for free through self-study, my parents had to pay for. That&#x27;s life. ;-)<p>Lesson: Use school to learn the stuff that you wouldn&#x27;t learn outside the classroom. Learn additional topics on your own. I don&#x27;t know many people who are comfortable working with math, physics, electronics, and programming. Those who are, tend to call themselves physicists.