Deciding on a Field of Physics: A 4th Year Undergrad's Story

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Choosing a specific field of physics can be challenging due to the vast array of topics available. Many students find themselves drawn to particular areas through personal interests, influential professors, or hands-on experiences in labs. The decision often involves weighing career prospects against passion for the subject. Some students share stories of unexpected encounters that led them to focus on complex problems like P vs NP. Ultimately, the journey to a specialized field is often shaped by a combination of fate and deliberate choices.
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I'm a 4th yr undergrad - materials science/physics minor.

How did you choose what particular field of physics you wanted to study?
There's too many topics and obviously too little time to learn everything...

Please share some stories of fate of how you got stuck solving P vs NP ;)

Thanks
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