Is It Too Late to Pursue Theoretical Physics? Find Out Here!

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Starting college at 20 is not too late to pursue a degree in theoretical physics. Many individuals begin their academic journeys later in life and still achieve success. For instance, one participant shared their experience of starting college at 20 and later pursuing a PhD at 27. Historical examples, such as George Green, who began university at 40, further illustrate that age should not be a barrier to studying theoretical physics.
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Unfortunatlly i can only start collage 2 years late (20) is that too late to start theoretical physics?
 
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daniel_i_l said:
Unfortunatlly i can only start collage 2 years late (20) is that too late to start theoretical physics?

Absolutely not!
 
I sure hope not because I just started when I was 20 :)
 
No, I went back for a PhD at 27 after getting my Masters at 21...
 
George Green (a brilliant mathematical physicist) first attended university when he was 40.
 

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