Dec 11 2009, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(chinchi91 @ Dec 10 2009, 05:57 PM)
hi everyone. i just finished my a levels, waiting for my results that's gonna be released at the end of january next year.
i have a strong interest in mathematics, i always get A for math and i took further math as one of my subjects in a levels but haha i never really did very well in that. but i found the exam ok. just have to wait for january to see.
anyway, my best subjects are chemistry and math. i obviously have more passion in math than chemistry but i love chemistry as well. i've been looking up actuarial science. it really seems to be very interesting. the thing getting my down is that i have to study at least 8 years till i actually become a professional. i have to work and study and i dont think i can keep up. if i only have my degree, what's the benefit of it?
and about pharmacy, well, i don't really like bio, and learning about DNA and stuff. well, not at first. i tend to slowly enjoy learning my subjects. it only has very little math in it which i think i'm okay about. i like the idea of working for an industrial company tho. not stuck in the office thinking about numbers for the rest of my life. plus, it's so much faster to become a professional when i take up pharmacy.
my main worry is: which job is more interesting, pharmacy or actuarial science?
i just feel so scared deciding what i'm going to do and become in the future.
I'm facing the same dilemma, only difference is that I just finished my SPM. i have a strong interest in mathematics, i always get A for math and i took further math as one of my subjects in a levels but haha i never really did very well in that. but i found the exam ok. just have to wait for january to see.
anyway, my best subjects are chemistry and math. i obviously have more passion in math than chemistry but i love chemistry as well. i've been looking up actuarial science. it really seems to be very interesting. the thing getting my down is that i have to study at least 8 years till i actually become a professional. i have to work and study and i dont think i can keep up. if i only have my degree, what's the benefit of it?
and about pharmacy, well, i don't really like bio, and learning about DNA and stuff. well, not at first. i tend to slowly enjoy learning my subjects. it only has very little math in it which i think i'm okay about. i like the idea of working for an industrial company tho. not stuck in the office thinking about numbers for the rest of my life. plus, it's so much faster to become a professional when i take up pharmacy.
my main worry is: which job is more interesting, pharmacy or actuarial science?
i just feel so scared deciding what i'm going to do and become in the future.
Went to Taylor's and Sunway to inquire bout both fields, going to Taylor's Open Day today to get a better idea. IINM there's a talk bout pharmacy, this afternoon. Heading there?QUOTE(mumeichan @ Dec 11 2009, 08:11 AM)
Except for the mechanics parts, the rest of the A-Levels further maths syllabus coves part the basic maths you'll need to do actuarial maths. But seriously, if one can't grasp the mechanics part easily, he will have a hard time with whatever maths, more-so since the mechanics part is applied rather than theoretical. Maths may not determine whether you become a successful actuary or not, but to even get past the first few papers you will need to have superb maths. Without the maths, the rest doesn't matter.
And as tanjinjack suggested do look up on the many threads about AS here. Also do buy at least 1 complete calculus book and one probability book. Those will cover the foundation of actuarial math. If you find it hard, don't do AS.
Where do I get a peek at those books? Generic bookstores? Which section?And as tanjinjack suggested do look up on the many threads about AS here. Also do buy at least 1 complete calculus book and one probability book. Those will cover the foundation of actuarial math. If you find it hard, don't do AS.
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