Engineering or Physics: Advice for India Student

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for a student in India considering whether to pursue a major in physics or engineering. It touches on personal passion for physics, market considerations, and the potential for further studies.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong love for physics and a willingness to pursue graduate studies, despite concerns about marketability and the difficulty of the path.
  • Another participant suggests that the individual should pursue physics, implying it aligns with their interests.
  • A different participant notes that the question is common and reflects a broader dilemma faced by many students.
  • One participant raises the idea that if the individual loves physics, the potential hardships may be worth it, and mentions that transitioning from physics to engineering might be easier than the reverse, given the right coursework.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are differing opinions on whether to prioritize passion for physics or practical considerations related to engineering.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of concern about marketability and the challenges of pursuing a physics degree, but specific assumptions about job prospects and academic rigor remain unresolved.

shreyaarya
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i know a lot of PF threads are cluttered with this stuff but i really need genuine advice.
What should i go for
physics or engineering? the basic problem is although i love physics and would like to major in it people surrounding are forever telling me to opt for engg because of the market.i understand that an undergraduate course in physics is not enough but i am ready to take up graduate studies and even PhD.but everyone tells me the road is hard and tough and i feel at a loss.
so please help!
PS : I live in India
 
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Sounds like you need to go into physics.
 
you are looking for genuine advice, when your doubt is actually the same as ever
 
Do you love physics enough for it to be worth a bit more hardship? Also, remember that it's generally easier for a physicist to become an engineer than vice versa, provided one takes appropriate labs and electives.
 

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