Is Texas A&M good for undergrad physics?

[ananth94]

Hi,

I am from India. I've got admitted to Texas A&M. AFAIK Texas A&M is very reputed for engineering. But I would like (love) to major in Physics. Since my parents are investing a huge amount of money, I want to reinforce my choice of college .So, it would be a great help if anyone could guide me with the following:

1. Is Texas A&M reputed for Physics ?
2. Will the college environment be friendly and easy-going for international students like me?
3. Is there any chance that I'll get some kind of aid or scholarship ? [ SAT: 2050 (Math:800 CR:630 Writing:620) / SAT Subjects : Math:770 Physics:770 ]
4. Will I get any placement in a research institute in US after my bachelors in Physics?

Thank You in advance.

 

[Arsenic&Lace]

1. Any big research university is going to give you a good undergraduate physics education. So Texas A & M should be just fine.
2. No idea.
3. Look at their financial aid center, often there are merit scholarships for local students but I don't know about internationals.
4. This one I can definitely answer: Probably not! Very few bachelors are hired into research positions, you really need a PhD for that. But even if you get a PhD, getting a job in physics is pretty hard anyhow. Even if you went to Caltech for your undergrad it would still be pretty challenging; there's no formula for a job in physics.

 

[ananth94]

1. Any big research university is going to give you a good undergraduate physics education. So Texas A & M should be just fine.
2. No idea.
3. Look at their financial aid center, often there are merit scholarships for local students but I don't know about internationals.
4. This one I can definitely answer: Probably not! Very few bachelors are hired into research positions, you really need a PhD for that. But even if you get a PhD, getting a job in physics is pretty hard anyhow. Even if you went to Caltech for your undergrad it would still be pretty challenging; there's no formula for a job in physics.

Thanks...