Physics or Engineering?

[Shackleford]

As of right now, it's Civil Engineering, but, I'm constantly drawn to the possibility of Physics. Of course, I have a natural aptitude for Math and Science. How do I determine if I should pursue Engineering or Physics?

[Jay-qu]

Its a matter of personal choice. I was faced with the decision last year and choose science. I dont see engineering as developing as much, just finding ways to build bigger taller buildings and longer bridges. Science is more fun to me

[UncleAl]

Definitely civil engineering! Create the future, persistence of your efforts, give the military worthwhile targets.

[Shackleford]

Haha. Good point.

[Pyrotex]

Originally Posted by UncleAl

Definitely civil engineering! Create the future, persistence of your efforts, give the military worthwhile targets.

RAT ON, DUDE!

The difference between aerospace engineering and civil engineering: one builds weapons, the other builds targets.

HINT:: If you're not sure whether to major in Physics or Engineering in college, ask yourself how much Science Fiction do you read: (a) More than one per month? -- major in Physics. (b) More than one per year? -- major in Engineering. (c) none? -- Pick some other major!

[Shackleford]

Originally Posted by Pyrotex

RAT ON, DUDE!

The difference between aerospace engineering and civil engineering: one builds weapons, the other builds targets.

HINT:: If you're not sure whether to major in Physics or Engineering in college, ask yourself how much Science Fiction do you read: (a) More than one per month? -- major in Physics. (b) More than one per year? -- major in Engineering. (c) none? -- Pick some other major!

Well, I love science fiction. I love Stargate Atlantis and SG-1. Heh. Everytime I listen to McKay talk about Ancient technology and everything, I want to pursue Physics. Haha.

[Jay-qu]

Well though I cant say it was stargate that put me onto this path (I had already chosen astrophysics before) but Carter said she had done astrophysiscs

[Shackleford]

Originally Posted by Jay-qu

Well though I cant say it was stargate that put me onto this path (I had already chosen astrophysics before) but Carter said she had done astrophysiscs

Yeah, around the time when I was in junior high, I was real into astrophysics and theoretical physics. Of couse, I was only able to understand everything at the lay level.

[Jay-qu]

well if you find it interesting this is a chance to understand it at a whole new level. Of course if you have your heart set on engineering I do know people that pick up astro subjects as electives from an eng degree.. you just got to find the right balance for you.