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The discussion centers on applying to colleges that specialize in astronomy, particularly Caltech, from the perspective of a student in India. The individual expresses a strong passion for space science, including astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, while facing challenges in the Indian education system that emphasizes rote memorization. The user seeks guidance on navigating the application process to international institutions known for their astronomy programs. A related thread on admission to Caltech is provided for further insights.

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Hello everyone in the physics forum,
I am a new family member here, :woot: and I need your help :). If this is not the place the post needs to be I requests the Mod to shift to proper column.

Okay So I am from the milky way galaxy, to be more specific planet Earth and more specifically Republic of India(and I have lived 15 years as a human being in this universe) currently in eleventh standard having Physics, chemistry, math major. Now I have a great passion about Space science say as astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, Origin of our universe and also I love rocket flights and space expeditions. But here in India I do not think that there are any good colleges teaching Astronomy.

Can any of you, please guide me on this basis, how can I apply to Caltech or a good international college teaching astronomy, I searched on the internet but those are waaay too mixed up alll to understand. You must be experienced to help me :rolleyes: :atom:

Something about me:

I had many career shifts like mood swings haha, at small age I wished to be an astronaut but that failed as I am just like space time singularity (coz I am too thin :H) Well I am called by a lot of names... in the class :sorry:
Then when I expressed people around me to become an aerospace engg. people said engineers have no value today and they are jobless, I was again scared then I shifted to be a people's servant or Doctor, But I found no real passion in it then again I wished to be an aerospace engineer (when I came to know about Indian institute of technology-maybe amazing institutes :wideeyed:). Only except my mother and father, who always support me whatever I want to be, everyone revolted against my dreams. But now full and final I want to study either Astronomy or Cosmology(well a little more the main problem is in India only rote memorization works and subjects you don't want to study are forcefully taught to you, And i hate that as I love to feel science rather than solving BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG calculations involving Gravitaional constants without calculators). People start here a rat race called IIT-JEE or the exam which opens gate to IIT where there is no no no beauty. Hope you can understand :wink:

Thanks a Lot for your time
 
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