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12 (mod 7) Reasons to join the<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Be in the company of peers that enjoys the same interests and passions. Make friends and connections outside the classroom. Create networks of colleagues that will aid you once you transfer from Palomar. Meet many of your palomar professors in fun settings outside of stressful classroom settings. No grades!!, just learning.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Improve your <\/span>math skills<\/span><\/a> . Being exposed to new math, its logic, proof methods and rigour can help you have a better line of attack to tackle the questions in your classes. Or better yet, you might learn or find help from clubmates that are top of the class you are taking. No matter your level, you can always improve.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You are able to<\/span> enjoy math<\/span><\/a> \u00a0Math is the science in patterns. Some of the enjoyment and beauty in math is recognizing how different approaches can be used to converge on a single extraordinary result (For example: 118 and counting proofs of the <\/span>pythagorean thm<\/span><\/a>). Or resolving what seems impossible in one area of mathematics with the tools from another. Also be exposed how different cultures and diverse people from the world have made profound contributions to this \u201cuniversal\u201d language that is math.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. It looks good on your<\/span> resume<\/span><\/a>. Any association and participation in an academic club emboldens your resume for college applications or work. It might be that networking with fellow clubmates lands you the dream job of your future.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Learn about STEM<\/span> career paths<\/span><\/a> that use math. Or better yet, learn why we need <\/span>more math grads<\/span><\/a> around the world. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What does a math club do:<\/span><\/p>\n