Advice for young man considering Physics?

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A 14-year-old Ghanaian-American aspiring biomedical engineer is now interested in Experimental Particle Physics. To pursue this field, it is essential to focus on high school courses, particularly in mathematics and general science. Recommended subjects include calculus, algebra, and statistics. Developing critical analysis and inquiry skills is crucial at this stage, as these will form the foundation for advanced studies in physics.

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  • High school mathematics, including calculus and algebra
  • General science knowledge at the senior level
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Inquiry-based learning techniques
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  • Research high school physics curriculum requirements
  • Explore online resources for calculus and algebra practice
  • Investigate extracurricular activities related to physics
  • Learn about critical thinking and inquiry-based learning strategies
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Students interested in pursuing a career in physics, particularly those in high school looking to specialize in Experimental Particle Physics.

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I'm an Ghanaian-American 14 year old and since I was 8 I've wanted to become a biomedical engineer but as I did more research I am much preferring Physics specifically Experimental Particle Physics but I don't really know how to get started so does anyone have advice of how to get started in physics
 
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Welcome to PF;
You are just hitting the stage where people start to specialize - your starting point will be your High School courses.

You need maths and general science - at the senior level you want to be doing physics sure, and maths subjects with calculus. Algebra is good, so is statistics.

It is 5 years before you need to go more advanced, but you should keep your eye out for physics-type things.
Probably the best thing to can develop at this stage is critical analysis and inquiry skills.
A lot of what you do else will depend on what your school does and doesn't do... if you are in the USA, that can vary quite a lot.
 
Thank you for the advice sir
 

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