“When are we gonna use this in real life?” Student’s always cry when math teachers bring out new content to learn. Math is one of the least-liked subjects on campus, but it’s one of the most practical classes offered. Math skills are needed in all disciplines, from art to computer science. Those who say math is useless have clearly never set foot out from under their rock that they call a home.

Studies show that math classes teach valuable skills that are applicable to other subjects and real life. Math teaches students how to analyze and synthesize data, and how to draw conclusions.

Math is everywhere. The Fibonacci sequence and fractals are seen in nature and are used for artistic effect. The study of 3D images gave way to perspective in paintings; the rule of thirds is big in photography; math and other sciences heavily ground in mathematics help sculptors to defy gravity in their work.

Without math, humanity could not progress. Steve Jobs didn’t magically become the co-founder of Apple without a little effort. He studied code and programing and creating algorithms, and they all have a basis in mathematics. Now, the cellphone business is booming, along with other electronics like touch screen computers, Google Glass, and body-recognition gaming.

Studying mathematics should be considered an honor. The great mathematicians before us, Pythagoras, Euclid, and Archimedes laid the foundation for all electronics we have now. Without the die-hard math fans, you couldn’t scroll through iFunny in English class.

Next time you decide to leave your math class with a frown, think of how much hard work went into setting up the field of study, and leave in awe instead.