HACKER Q&A
📣 khaled_ismaeel

Is there anyone who transitioned from IT to mathematics?


I am obtaining my bachelor's degree in computer science (information security major) this year. I come from a mathematics olympiad/competitive programming background and I feel more comfortable in the theoretical world of mathematics and algorithms than in the world of industrial applications (I am more proficient in it, too).

Do you think it's a good idea to pivot at this point (perhaps pursue a Master's degree in mathematics)? Do you have any success/failure stories to share?


  👤 detaro Accepted Answer ✓
Is the goal an academic career then?

👤 jimmyvalmer
People who actually come from an IMO or IOI background do not ask these sophomoric questions.