Help Guide a High School Senior in Choosing a Career in Physics and Technology

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A high school senior in the IB diploma program is seeking guidance on career choices, expressing a strong passion for physics, particularly astrophysics and aerospace, along with an interest in technology. The individual is considering careers in astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and computer science, and is eager to work for organizations like NASA, SpaceX, or CERN. The discussion highlights that pursuing a degree in physics or engineering physics with a focus on aeronautics or aerospace is the most relevant path. While computer science is acknowledged as less directly related to aerospace, it still has applications in the field. The emphasis is on finding a career that offers continuous learning opportunities.
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Hello everyone!

Im a senior in high school doing the IB diploma program and i'd appreciate it if you could help guide me in choosing a career since my school doesn't seem to be of any help...

Im extremely passionate about Physics (in particular astro and aerospace) and technology.

i'd like to know what you thought about pursuing careers in the following and the outlook on each (what is a day like in the life of that certain career) and which you think is best suited for someone who wants to be in an atmosphere where you have to constantly learn new things.

Things I am looking into:
Astro physics
Aero space engineering
Computer science

thanks for your help (:

PS. I am dying to work in places like NASA, space X, CERN..
 
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From those mentioned, computer science is obviously the most irrelevant pick, because CS degree programmes and most research in CS have nothing to do with aeronautics and aerospace research. Although CS topics see some use there as well.

Get into a physics or an engineering physics programme, with aeronautics and/or aerospace major, if those are what you're into.
 

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