Although William was extremely good at mathematics and this was the natural subject for him to study at university, he had to also be knowledgeable in Latin and Greek in order to be accepted onto a degree course.
Kahit William ay lubhang mabuti sa matematika at ito ay ang natural na paksa para sa kanya sa pag-aaral sa unibersidad, siya had sa din matalino sa Latin at Griyego upang matanggap sa isang degree sa kurso.