Career questions tagged physicsmajor
How difficult is it to become an astrophysicists, and is it worth it?
On average, how much schooling is required for this profession? If one were to graduate with a bachelor’s in physics, is there a specific degree for astronomy to pursue when going to grad school? Is the field in demand nowadays? While I have a passion for the field and that’s the reason why I plan on pursuing it, I also understand that i’ll likely go into some debt. Does an astrophysicist job pay well enough to get said debt paid off somewhat quickly?
Looking back, what’s one mistake or misconception you had in your early career or first year of college that you wish you could warn your younger self about, and how did it change your approach going forward?
Hi! I’m a high school senior planning to study astrophysics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I’m passionate about space research, programming, and science outreach, and I’ve been involved in community service, teaching, and school leadership. I’m looking for advice on how to navigate college challenges, research opportunities, and prepare for a career in science.
What would be the best job shadow to do if you are interested in math and science?
Hi! I'm lilly, and my school is hinting at us getting our job shadows done by the end of January, but they are not due until the end of my senior year. (I am a junior at the moment.) I was wondering what the most beneficial shadow would be, as I'm interested in math (nuclear, astronomy, and maybe coding and engineering.) What kind of job should I look for?
What kinds of jobs can you get with a Physics degree?
And what advice would you give to an incoming Physics student, if that's the degree you went for?
What part about being a biochemist is most fulfilling, and why do you say that?
I am a high school senior. I have earned a cumulative 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.38 weighted GPA, and have worked very hard in school to achieve straight A's throughout the entirety of my high school career. I am interested in the natural sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, etc.. I would like to learn about different specializations in the aforementioned science fields, when specializing became important in school, and how you were able to pick a specialization (because there are just so many). I need to know how much should be apparent now about college, what I should prepare myself for, and what I will find out later on.
If I want to be an aerospace engineer or a physicist is it worth it to get two bachelor's degrees (one in physics and one in engineering) Or would it be better to get one bachelor's degree and one graduate degree??
I am a sophomore in college at a liberal arts school that has the option of a 3+2 dual degree engineering program.
Would this be a good schedule for someone looking to major in physics and electrical engineering Also, which route should I take for my twelfth grade year?
I’m currently in eighth grade, but since seventh grade I’ve been planning out my high school schedule. I’m unsure on my twelfth grade schedule, though. I believe the science classes might be too much. Based on everything else I’m taking, what do you think I should do? I want to major in electrical engineering and or physics, but I have a strong interest towards American History. Algebra 1 and Geometry in Eighth Grade 9th • Financial Literacy-Alt Day • English 9 (H) • Algebra ll • Band-Alt Day • Physical Education 9-Alt Day • Engineering to Learn (H) • Advanced Placement United States History • French Il Precalculus (H) over the summer 10th • English 10 (H) • Advanced Placement Calculus AB • Band-Alt Day • Music Production l-Alt Day • Health for 10th Grade Students-Alt Day • Biology (H) • World History (H) • French lll 11th • Advanced Placement English Language and Composition • Advanced Placement Calculus C • Band-Alt Day • Music Production ll-Alt Day • Fitness/Weight Training-Alt Day • Chemistry (H) • Physics (H) • Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics • French lV 12th • English 12 (H) • Advanced Placement Computer Science A • Band-Alt Day • Advanced Placement Physics C-Mechanics • Advanced Placement Physics C-Electricity and Magnetism • Advanced Placement Psychology-Alt Day • Advanced Placement French Language • World Language Seminar Or •Advanced Placement French Language • Criminal Justice System • American Presidential Elections Or •Advanced Placement Chemistry
What does it take to be an astrophysicist?
For example, what type of education and classes get you there? What type of interests or ambitions signal a path towards an astrophysical career? I am asking this question because I have a huge interest for medicine but astrophysics at the same time. I am having quite a bit of conflict on deciding what I really want. I am currently a junior in high school who has taken many high-level classes. #science #education #math #astrophysics #undecided