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Hey everyone,
I'm currently an undeclared freshman completing some prereqs for mechanical engineering, and I've recently decided I want to pivot into quantitative development - ideally within a few years. I'm not sure if breaking into the sector after graduating is realistic for me at this point. I'm thinking of either pivoting after a few years of aerospace engineering or finding some entry-level relevant jobs in finance then climb my way up.
I'm not attending a target school (far from it; a commuter college), don't have any connections (for now) in finance or tech, and I'm just now seriously trying to develop my Python skills now. That said - I'm not afraid of the grind, I've always loved math, systems, finance, and logic, and it doesn't scare me too much that I have to work 1,000,000,000 times harder to break into quant development. I also understand that I'm late to the game compared to students at top-tier CS programs or math departments, but I'm hungry.
Any advice on how to structure my path over the next few years, suggestions for projects, targeting certain firms/internships, or just a reality check (though I've already had a ton) would be much appreciated - especially from anyone else from a similar situation.
I really appreciate any input you're willing to give.
I'm currently an undeclared freshman completing some prereqs for mechanical engineering, and I've recently decided I want to pivot into quantitative development - ideally within a few years. I'm not sure if breaking into the sector after graduating is realistic for me at this point. I'm thinking of either pivoting after a few years of aerospace engineering or finding some entry-level relevant jobs in finance then climb my way up.
I'm not attending a target school (far from it; a commuter college), don't have any connections (for now) in finance or tech, and I'm just now seriously trying to develop my Python skills now. That said - I'm not afraid of the grind, I've always loved math, systems, finance, and logic, and it doesn't scare me too much that I have to work 1,000,000,000 times harder to break into quant development. I also understand that I'm late to the game compared to students at top-tier CS programs or math departments, but I'm hungry.
Any advice on how to structure my path over the next few years, suggestions for projects, targeting certain firms/internships, or just a reality check (though I've already had a ton) would be much appreciated - especially from anyone else from a similar situation.
I really appreciate any input you're willing to give.
