How Can I Pursue My Passion for Physics Despite Financial Constraints?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the challenges of pursuing a passion for physics in the face of financial constraints. Participants explore options for self-education, potential funding sources, and the value of formal education versus self-directed learning.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong desire to study relativity and particle physics but faces financial difficulties that limit access to quality education.
  • Another participant suggests that staying in school is a better option than attempting self-education under current circumstances.
  • A third participant provides a resource for self-education in theoretical physics but cautions that it may not lead to funding or respect in the physics community, suggesting that it could be a "fool's errand."
  • There is a suggestion that working in an unrelated field for several years to save money for education might be a viable path.
  • One participant mentions the possibility of financial assistance from private companies in exchange for a commitment to work for them after graduation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to pursue physics education under financial constraints. There are competing views on the value of self-education versus formal schooling.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the effectiveness of self-education and the potential for financial assistance, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the value of different educational paths.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals facing financial barriers to education in physics, educators exploring alternative learning methods, and those interested in funding opportunities for science education.

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I have a n intense passion is stydying about relativity theories and about recent discoveries about GOD particles and others. I have completed GCE A levels from NEPAL (above INDIA) in phy, chem and maths.
My family had a total financial turn down and i can't afford a quality physics education. I joinde classes in public NEPALESE college with tution fees about 1 dollar per month. here they teach no physics at all. we have to only mug up definitions, there is no research. Besides, the theory taught is extremely mediocre. the degree has no value in international arena.

I therefore quit the college. i just reseach about relativity theories in the internet.Is there any way i can show my talents so that i can get funded to study. if not , then is there any way i can acquire simple training to get to experiments about god particles, and quantum theory, OR can is there any space i can show i have good capacity work under small scientists .. pleasez help
 
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The answer is "not really". You are better off staying in school.
 
If you want to be self-educated in physics via the internet here is your tool…

Gerard 't Hooft's How to become a GOOD Theoretical Physicist:
http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~Gadda001/goodtheorist/optics.html

If you can finish the curriculum as outlined, it will not lead to funding, it will not earn you respect in the physics community. But you will be better off than if you do nothing. It might be (and most probably is) a fool's errand. But it's there.

You are most likely better off figuring out how to get into a school worth going to. Maybe you'll have to work for 10 years in an unrelated field and save every penny until you can afford the education you desire. Maybe you can seek finical assistance elsewhere. It's good that you have the itch to learn and better yourself. It's not easy, but don't ever let it go.

Also—don't call the Higgs a GOD particle. I would never use the term GOD particle around physicists (or anyone really) if you want them to take you seriously.
 
Sometimes private companies will give financial assistance if you pledge to work there as a graduate. So you need look at companies in Nepal that have those schemes and apply for one of them.
 

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