Isabelle Colotta

I grew up as a fan since my parents both attended school at the University of Mississippi. I was not expecting on going here, though. Whenever I toured the UM campus, I fell in love. The campus was so beautiful and reminded me of home. It had historical buildings that had a lot of character. The Grove was so open and green. The atmosphere was just incredible. Everyone that I met was so welcoming and friendly. It was easy to imagine myself at UM.

I chose my major of mathematics the end of my first semester of my freshman year. I have always enjoyed math, but did not know if that was something I wanted to pursue in college. I took Calculus I my freshman year and really enjoyed it. I want to attend law school, but I did not feel like the traditional majors that attend law school were right for me. I wanted to choose something I would enjoy throughout my four years. Taking classes in math enables me to use logical thinking and reasoning that is necessary for studying law. I chose my minors of Spanish and Legal Studies the first semester of my sophomore year. I really enjoyed my Spanish classes I had taken, especially the teachers, and I had always wanted to learn a new language. I chose Legal Studies as another minor because I knew I would have a good foundation of logical thinking and reasoning with my math classes, but I wanted to have a bit more of the writing aspect as well.

A Mathematics degree is very versatile. Many people do not know what to do with a math degree, but it can be used for so many things. Pursuing math enables students to think logically and critically in solving an array of problems. This type of thinking prepares you for future jobs in many fields. An important thing to know is that not all math classes will be about numbers. There are some classes that are proof based content that makes you think about math differently.

There are so many professors in the math department that have gone above and beyond to help students out if they needed it on homework or preparing for a test. These professors are what makes the math department so special. They understand that math is not the easiest subject and are willing to help students develop the type of thinking necessary. (Hume is home!)

1. The professors have been great in helping me if I am struggling to understand something or need help in general.
2. A math degree helps prepare me with the thinking and reasoning for law school.
3. The upper level math classes are smaller, so it is easier to connect with the professors and the students.

The football games have been my most memorable and enjoyable moments at Ole Miss. My first ever time at the Grove was my sophomore year. I was so excited; there was so much energy in the air. The Grove was packed with bustling people, who were so friendly and hospitable. The atmosphere was crazy and thrilling. I was surrounded by so many people that were also rooting for the same team that I was, which was so incredible since I grew up in a place where being an Ole Miss fan was uncommon.

I am hoping to go to law school after I graduate. I would like to become an attorney and use my knowledge from my math degree to think logically and critically. Also, with a liberal arts degree, I will have taken many different classes, focusing on becoming well-rounded in many subjects that will also be useful in my pursuance of a law degree.