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So, if I'm a person who loves physics and has no problems with equations, but simply isn't very creative with mathematics and isn't exactly in love with it either, should I not pursue a career in physics?
Draven said:No. I'm in 11th grade, taking Pre-Calculus currently, which I hate more than anything before it, lol. It makes me look at the other math I thought I didn't like entirely differently.
Draven said:Wow, I didn't know people with PhDs were on this site!
Thanks for the reading suggestions, I will definitely get those.
lisab said:You can't swing a virtual dead cat without hitting a half dozen PhDs on this site !
Jokerhelper said:I was about to do a facepalm, but deep inside I had to smile.
Draven said:Wow, I didn't know people with PhDs were on this site!
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