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kuolemaloki
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Hi all!
I am currently doing my undergrad in Astronomy and Astrophysics and minoring in Computational Mathematics.
I am starting to think about grad school and facing a dilemma:
I would like to eventually receive a PhD in Astrophysics, but in the future I would possibly like to apply my astrophysical knowledge and degree towards a career in the aerospace industry (astrodynamics?). Because of that I am thinking of pursuing an MS in Aerospace Engineering. However, I am having this weird feeling of doubt that this is a sensible path to take.
I do not mind/genuinely enjoy higher education and learning, so taking extra time before getting a PhD does not scare me. However, I do not know what makes more sense - doing a grad in Aerospace and then seeing if I would like to do a PhD in Astrophysics, or skipping the whole Aerospace concept (provided Astrophysics is sufficient enough to end up doing what I want to do)? Can anybody share their experience in similar ug+g combinations? I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
I am currently doing my undergrad in Astronomy and Astrophysics and minoring in Computational Mathematics.
I am starting to think about grad school and facing a dilemma:
I would like to eventually receive a PhD in Astrophysics, but in the future I would possibly like to apply my astrophysical knowledge and degree towards a career in the aerospace industry (astrodynamics?). Because of that I am thinking of pursuing an MS in Aerospace Engineering. However, I am having this weird feeling of doubt that this is a sensible path to take.
I do not mind/genuinely enjoy higher education and learning, so taking extra time before getting a PhD does not scare me. However, I do not know what makes more sense - doing a grad in Aerospace and then seeing if I would like to do a PhD in Astrophysics, or skipping the whole Aerospace concept (provided Astrophysics is sufficient enough to end up doing what I want to do)? Can anybody share their experience in similar ug+g combinations? I would appreciate any thoughts on this.