>I always wanted to work in something related to quants
Then learn Python, it is mature and has way more study material.
Not to mention Machine Learning libraries like TensorFlow, Scikit Learn & math libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib?
Everything there is just set.
I once tried to learn Julia, but the community is just to small to get help at times. It is a work in progress but I recommend you to keep an eye on It.
Conclusion:
Think of Julia as a future successor to Python, but not a current replacement.
Then learn Python, it is mature and has way more study material.
Not to mention Machine Learning libraries like TensorFlow, Scikit Learn & math libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib?
Everything there is just set.
I once tried to learn Julia, but the community is just to small to get help at times. It is a work in progress but I recommend you to keep an eye on It.
Conclusion: Think of Julia as a future successor to Python, but not a current replacement.