Programs Can't decide to choose the MSC programs in Physics

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The discussion centers on a senior undergraduate physics student contemplating their Master's program. The student has a strong interest in astrophysics but feels it is not their true calling. They express a desire to explore concepts related to time, quantum fields, and the nature of space. Despite their passion, they struggle to identify a specific program that encompasses these interests, feeling overwhelmed by the breadth of physics as a discipline. They seek guidance on how to narrow down their options, acknowledging the challenge of committing to a single area of study when multiple topics intrigue them. Suggestions include consulting local faculty for advice on suitable programs that align with their interests.
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Hi everyone,

I m a senior student in undergraduate level in physics. Probably, i will start my Msc next semester. So i started to think about the programs in physics. First of all i want to give some information about my education and my desires. All of my restricted elective courses were about astrophysics. I took them because i love space. Actually i m happy about to took these course but i believe that astrophysics is not my area. I want to think about time, struggle about time. I also want to think about quantum fields and space. My first desire is time, of course. However, i do not know which program i need to choose to study about time-space-quantum together :/ please help me..

appreciate for your answers..
 
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So all you know now is that you don't want to do astrophysics, but you "want to work with time". You're really going to need to be more specific.
 
Atbuar said:
Hi everyone,

I m a senior student in undergraduate level in physics. Probably, i will start my Msc next semester. So i started to think about the programs in physics. First of all i want to give some information about my education and my desires. All of my restricted elective courses were about astrophysics. I took them because i love space. Actually i m happy about to took these course but i believe that astrophysics is not my area. I want to think about time, struggle about time. I also want to think about quantum fields and space. My first desire is time, of course. However, i do not know which program i need to choose to study about time-space-quantum together :/ please help me..

appreciate for your answers..

Talk to your local faculty and see if you can find something you like from the menu.
 
thank you for your answers. Yeap i know that i need to be more specific but physics is a huge world. Thus i feel like getting lost in it. Actually, i asked myself " why i need to be focus on one topic or subject or program. " I can not choose one program because i know my mind stay with others. Every program has at least one topic which i like. So i can not decide one of them because i know that i won't like the whole topics in the program. I hope u can understant what i mean.
 
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