Should I stay or should I go? - Research.

[Taking_Frags]

I began researching with one of my mathematics professors this spring. I began making progress on a problem he gave me to look at from time to time, but it became too complicated for an undergraduate, which he wasn't sure if it would be or not as he did not know where exactly the problem would lead to.

Anyway, he offered for me to continue researching during the summer session II. I will be down at school during summer session I to make up two courses, but I did not intend to stay for session II. I'm very excited to go home and can't wait to see everyone back home. I also have a job back home, and etc, etc, etc. Also, I would defiantly have to get a job down here at school to make some income.

Any thoughts?

[TheDemosRock]

I don't know much about mathematics research, but isn't it something you could do from home?

[Taking_Frags]

I don't know much about mathematics research, but isn't it something you could do from home?

Absolutely. The thing is that it's crucial to be able to check in (quite often) for updates, ask questions, brainstorm ideas off of each other. Also, I can get Independent Research credits if I stay. However, like you said, it is possible to do from home.

[TheDemosRock]

Absolutely. The thing is that it's crucial to be able to check in (quite often) for updates, ask questions, brainstorm ideas off of each other. Also, I can get Independent Research credits if I stay. However, like you said, it is possible to do from home.
As cool as the opportunity to advance your research at a higher rate [and get credit for it at the same time] sounds, I think it's important for you to get some time home with your friends and family. College is an important time, but I don't think it's worth it to be away for over 18 consecutive months without a real "break".

I say you come home, enjoy time with friends, take the job you're guaranteed there, and continue your research more slowly. You can send e-mails with your professor and make progress without losing touch with the rest of your life.

[TheDemosRock]

Just out of curiosity, where are you going to school? And where's home?

[deFobbed14yrs]

can you commute? or email your professor?

[perceptrons]

Are you planning on going to graduate school? If yes, research is probably the best thing you can do for yourself to stand out more on applications.

[Taking_Frags]

Just out of curiosity, where are you going to school? And where's home?

I attend Millersville University. I live approximately 3 hours away.

[Taking_Frags]

Are you planning on going to graduate school? If yes, research is probably the best thing you can do for yourself to stand out more on applications.

I'm pretty torn about whether I want to go to graduate school or go into the work force. I know that research is crucial to being accepted to good programs so I know I need to complete something regarding research by the time I apply. I guess you could say I'm trying to be prepared as much as possible even though I'm not positive I want to go to graduate school.

[lbopm]

I'm pretty torn about whether I want to go to graduate school or go into the work force. I know that research is crucial to being accepted to good programs so I know I need to complete something regarding research by the time I apply. I guess you could say I'm trying to be prepared as much as possible even though I'm not positive I want to go to graduate school.


If you have ANY plans of grad school you better take the research opportunity. It looks really good.