Is a Diploma in Cosmology the Right Path for an Aspiring Astronomer?

[whyonlyme]

Hi,
I am 15 years old boy. I've just appeared from 10th grade exams. I am interested in cosmos. I like Stephen Hawking's shows too much, and other shows which are related wih cosmos. I want to become cosmologist or astronomoer.

I've much curosity about cosmos. I am interested in Blackholes, Warmholes, want to creat some way for time travel. And one of the BIG question " Is there life on other planet ? ".

I want to ask do I go with 11th and 12th grade class or go with diploma ? Is there any diploma course for cosmology ?

And any suggestion that u would like to give to me ??

Thnx.......

 

[Kevin_Axion]

If English is your native tongue I'd suggest that you improve the way you type (I hope that you don't speak like this to people personally).

Now onto the questions. A recurring theme on Physics Forums is young students having a romanticized perspective of modern science topics. I don't deny your passion or love for the subject but more so your will to achieve this level expertise and to be happy. I could say fairly that I once wanted to study string theory, black holes, loop quantum gravity, gamma-ray bursts and particle physics but through some subjective rational thought I came to the conclusion that none of this will satisfy my future need to live a comfortable life. Thinking about these ideas is ravishing, I absolutely love it and I'm sure you do too but when it comes down to the statistical analysis the chance of making a great impact in a field and even preceding that, getting a job to study cosmology is very slim. I'd advise you to think more about these ideas as you're still very young and have quite a few years ahead of you.

 

[whyonlyme]

I read your post. First of all, English is not my first language. That's true.

I have aim to go with it and work in NASA. but after ur post. Now I'll think about it again.....

 

[Pengwuino]

Now onto the questions. A recurring theme on Physics Forums is young students having a romanticized perspective of modern science topics. I don't deny your passion or love for the subject but more so your will to achieve this level expertise and to be happy. I could say fairly that I once wanted to study string theory, black holes, loop quantum gravity, gamma-ray bursts and particle physics but through some subjective rational thought I came to the conclusion that none of this will satisfy my future need to live a comfortable life. Thinking about these ideas is ravishing, I absolutely love it and I'm sure you do too but when it comes down to the statistical analysis the chance of making a great impact in a field and even preceding that, getting a job to study cosmology is very slim. I'd advise you to think more about these ideas as you're still very young and have quite a few years ahead of you.

Man, way to go killjoy.

To the original poster, give physics a try when you go to a university. You'll learn along the way whether or not you would like to start the path to becoming a cosmologist or astronomer.