Other I wanna become a theoretical physicist(questions and doubts)

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The discussion centers on the aspirations of an individual wanting to become a theoretical physicist, specifically in the fields of string theory and quantum mechanics. Participants emphasize the competitive nature of the field, noting that fewer than 10% of PhD graduates secure professorships, and caution against pursuing a physics degree without a clear career plan. They recommend foundational learning through textbooks in mathematics and physics, particularly calculus, to gain a realistic understanding of the discipline. Additionally, they advise considering dual majors or supplementary skills in computer science or engineering to enhance employability.

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  • Knowledge of academic pathways in physics, including PhD and professorship requirements
  • Awareness of the competitive job market for theoretical physicists
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  • Study calculus and classical mechanics through recommended textbooks
  • Research dual degree programs in physics and computer science or engineering
  • Explore academic resources on the realities of pursuing a PhD in physics
  • Investigate potential career paths outside of academia for physics graduates
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  • #31
You need to stop with the "wanna". It's not even slang. It's baby talk. Nobody will take you seriously if you insist on baby talk.

And you really need to focus in getting good grades in the courses you take before trying to whip through materials that are more advanced. This is the foundation for all your future studies and it needs to be strong.
 
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  • #32
Vanadium 50 said:
You need to stop with the "wanna". It's not even slang. It's baby talk. Nobody will take you seriously if you insist on baby talk.

And you really need to focus in getting good grades in the courses you take before trying to whip through materials that are more advanced. This is the foundation for all your future studies and it needs to be strong.
if you mean that I should just focus on getting good grades then that's what I am doing right now.
 
  • #33
Name- said:
if you mean that I should just focus on getting good grades then that's what I am doing right now.

Good. Now get Gelfand's trigonometry book, and get Schaum's outline of trigonometry. Work through both books concurrently.
 
  • #34
micromass said:
Good. Now get Gelfand's trigonometry book, and get Schaum's outline of trigonometry. Work through both books concurrently.
Aye aye captain :D.
 
  • #35
Vanadium 50 said:
You need to stop with the "wanna". It's not even slang.
Name- said:
So the answer is no if everything goes as planned I am going to go to Oxford
Same goes with "gonna".
 
  • #36
Mark44 said:
Same goes with "gonna".
Ah ok I think I understand i'll try to stop using those ''wanna'' and ''gonna' instead its going to be want to and going to does that work?
 
  • #37
Name- said:
Ah ok I think I understand i'll try to stop using those ''wanna'' and ''gonna' instead its going to be want to and going to does that work?
Much better. It's not so much for us here, but when you communicate with someone in a professional context, you don't "wanna" be taken as being sloppy.
 
  • #38
Mark44 said:
Much better. It's not so much for us here, but when you communicate with someone in a professional context, you don't "wanna" be taken as being sloppy.
Ok thank you this was very helpful I will be sure to stop doing that from now on.
 

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