Programs I have an undergrad in Geomatics and I want to pursue physics

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The discussion revolves around a person from Nepal with an undergrad in geomatics, contemplating whether to pursue an undergrad in physics or a master's in applied math before applying for graduate studies in physics. They express concerns about their academic struggles, particularly with calculus, and their chronic depression. Participants emphasize the stress of graduate school, especially for those with mental health challenges, and suggest seeking professional help for depression before making academic decisions. The importance of finding effective treatment for depression is highlighted, as it can significantly impact overall well-being and academic performance. Ultimately, addressing mental health should take precedence before pursuing further education.
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I am from Nepal and I have an undergrad in geomatics which I took because partly because my parents forced me to partly because I qualified for a scholarship that let me complete my undergrad in less than $2600.The undergrad program in Nepal is not good enough and my university doesn't allow changing majors so I stayed in geomatics.

Now that I have completed this undergrad I am thinking about whether to enroll in undergrad physics or do a master's in applied math and then apply for the grad in physics.I don't have a shining GPA and actually struggled with cal 2 and cal 3 at the beginning and I have chronic depression. I want your honest opinion on what should I do.
 
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Samk said:
struggled with cal 2 and cal 3 at the beginning and I have chronic depression.
Grad school can be really stressful even for people that do not struggle with mental illness. If you struggle with the underlying mathematics, it is certainly not going to make things easier. First of all you would have to find a graduate school that accepts you and that in itself may be an issue depending on your grades. We cannot advice you regarding your mental state (only a certified psychiatrist can do that and only after meeting you and evaluating you properly), only say that grad school can be very very stressful.
 
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Grad school can be really stressful even for people that do not struggle with mental illness. If you struggle with the underlying mathematics, it is certainly not going to make things easier. First of all you would have to find a graduate school that accepts you and that in itself may be an issue depending on your grades. We cannot advice you regarding your mental state (only a certified psychiatrist can do that and only after meeting you and evaluating you properly), only say that grad school can be very very stressful.
Thanks for your suggestion
 
Depression runs deep through my family genetics and my brother is a (now retired) psychiatrist. Please be aware that treatment of depression is one of the true success stories in psychiatry. Drugs do not always work, but when the correct one is found the results can be miraculous So seek competent medical intervention and try to find what works for you. Then worry about this other stuff
 
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Depression runs deep through my family genetics and my brother is a (now retired) psychiatrist. Please be aware that treatment of depression is one of the true success stories in psychiatry. Drugs do not always work, but when the correct one is found the results can be miraculous So seek competent medical intervention and try to find what works for you. Then worry about this other stuff
thank you, the meds I have been taking for 2.5 years did make life somewhat easier but did not completely eliminate the problem.
 
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