Guide for career in gravity and cosmology

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The discussion centers on a first-year physics student who initially considered specializing in string theory but has shifted interest toward cosmology and gravity due to the uncertainties in string theory. The student seeks recommendations for books and study tips in these areas and questions the urgency of specializing so early in their academic career. Participants highlight that with only one year of study completed, the student has limited exposure to the field and suggest waiting until later in their program to evaluate specialization options. The opportunity for the student to engage in research with a professor in their chosen area next semester is noted as valuable experience, although there is some confusion regarding the terminology used to describe their academic status.
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Hi, i am first year in physics graduation. At first I thought study of strings, but over time realize a large uncertainty in the area and my attention turned to the area of cosmology and gravity. I want to know any tips and books to start studying gravity and cosmology and because string theory is a area so uncertain.
 
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Why the rush in specializing? With only a year of physics done you only have a tiny slice of what is out there. When you are a senior you can start evaluating what you might want to specialize in.
 
Because in the next semester I already have the opportunity to start a small research along with my university professor of area I choose.
 
viniciuslbo said:
Because in the next semester I already have the opportunity to start a small research along with my university professor of area I choose.
Sounds like good experience for an under grad either way.
 
viniciuslbo said:
i am first year in physics graduation

We may have a language problem here. "Physics graduation" is not a native English term, at least not in the US. Which degree are you starting: bachelor's, master's or doctorate?
 

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