Major ideas for a gamer

[Isura]

Take a course in game theory. Maybe another in mathematical optimization or computer algorithms. Perhaps another in probability theory (taking a serious course in this will require a background in real analysis/measure theory). These topics can lead to many different career paths. Don't worry so much about choosing the right major. Just make sure to take enough challenging and interesting courses. Employers will want to see that you are capable of learning difficult material on your own, and can work well both independently and in groups. Any outside projects will help. Ask a prof about his research projects. Offer to help out in any way. You'll probably get stuck doing something not too deep like programming, but it is a good experience and you can get a feel for what interests you.

[Bilgefisher]

I caution against turning hobbies into jobs. But when you take something you enjoy and turn it into a job, manytimes you will not enjoy that down the road. Just some food for thought. I'm not sayin do something you hate. Obviously find a job you enjoy, but you still need to have a something you enjoy away from work.

[Borodog]

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I caution against turning hobbies into jobs. But when you take something you enjoy and turn it into a job, manytimes you will not enjoy that down the road. Just some food for thought. I'm not sayin do something you hate. Obviously find a job you enjoy, but you still need to have a something you enjoy away from work.

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QFT. 8 tabling totally sucked all joy out of poker for me. Got to where I hate playing, although I still enjoy thinking about the game abstractly. It's a damn shame, because I made good money at it. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]