Recent content by WhiteKnights

Looking to become a decent programmer...Any advice? I have never really done any programming before, but I would like to start. I am not sure which language to learn. I am looking for something that isn't too hard, but very versatile. Something that can be used to do physics to games to AI to...

How about Physics + Applied Math? It takes a long long time to be a actuary(like 10 years)

You can be become a actuary.It takes forever to become one,but you get very high and a ver very flexible work schedules. \ Math tend to be a double major subject from what I see. CompSci+Math ,physics + math and even engineering + math isn't uncommon at all

That is pretty helpful, Thanks. Is there any R&D sometimes? How about travel?

You guys are much more serious then me. By no means do I plan on picking something tomorrow. hell I will probably enter undecided into college. I don't see what is wrong with writing a list of career choices that interest you. Listing possible jobs, ideal and likely ones along with...

ok,good

That is being harsh eh... I am not setting a course,I am just weighing my options.You will not a see a choice soon. And to say you can't discuss jobs and degrees in the same sentence is absurd... People wouldn't get a degree ,if it didn't get them a job and formulate their degree to get a job...

I disagree, You you think astronauts on Challenger or Columbia were thinking about science advancement or their selves when going into space?

Don't blame me...That is only what I have heard... But I guess you are right, you might not find a jobs involving Physics,but you will find a job...lets look on the bright side.At least it isn't Astronomy or Art History.

Shortage in Nuclear Engineers! http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2008/08/14/the-new-hot-job-nuclear-engineering.html Pretty good article

You have to run to win a marathon. OK,What would the best course of action be to achieve what I want to achieve? Nothing is in stone and I just trying to lay my options on the table and do some research.

Don't forget,you are paying for quality...Remember the US has never lost a F-22 in battle.

What do you mean "Free tuition"...? From what I understand there is no such thing as a rich engineer...unless you invent something.You will just be upper middle class

Would a Physics/Math double major be possible? That way if if worst comes to worst and grad school doesn't happen, I can fall back on the math degree for a job in finance and business. I just want a "safety" net especially for physics because a BS in Physics get you...a job at McDonald's.

It is my goal, I never said it would happen right away.Could a M.S or a Ph.D make a difference? Also is it easy to double major? Could I like double major in say AE and EE? What about AE and Physics/Math? I know AE and ME is common because AE is applied ME. I know JPL or Skunk Works(Dream...