Programs Engineering major physics minor?

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The discussion centers on the potential benefits of minoring in physics for a student majoring in Biomedical Engineering. The student expresses a newfound fascination with physics after taking a challenging course and is considering a minor purely for the intellectual challenge. Opinions suggest that while a physics minor could enhance a resume, its value may be diminished if pursued solely for the thrill rather than a genuine interest in physics or a related career path. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning academic pursuits with career goals for maximum benefit.
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Hey guys,

So here is my back story I majored in Biomedical engineering due to wanting to take challenging courses, and wanting a variety of math/ chemistry.

However I am taking physics 1 now, and it fascinated me how challenging it can really be.
So I am strongly considering minoring in physics, just for the thrill of it,
any thoughts on whether or not it would look good on paper?
 
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My guess would be that it will benefit you a lot less if you're just doing it for the challenge rather than because you really like physics and want to do something more physics-related with your engineering degree.
 

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