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Gabe, a 16-year-old aspiring astrophysicist, seeks advice on college studies and job availability in the field. A recommended resource is ZapperZ's stickied post "So, you want to be a physicist?" found in the academic guidance section, which provides valuable insights for students interested in pursuing physics. The discussion highlights the importance of starting with foundational knowledge and exploring academic resources to prepare for a career in astrophysics. Additionally, there is a suggestion to consider publishing a comprehensive document on the topic as a book, indicating the potential value of the information shared.
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Hi. My name is Gabe and I am 16. I have always been interested in astrophysics. I was probably born with a copy of Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time in my hand. Now with me about to go into the "real world" I need some advice on what to study in college and the availibility of a job.
 
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Read ZapperZ's stickied post "So, you want to be a physicist?" in the academic guidance section. That's probably the best place to start.
 
And for the lazy and efficient among us,
here is the thread and the http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=df5w5j9q_5gj6wmt.

(I must admit I'd never seen it before, but it looks impressive... did you consider publishing it as a book?)
 

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