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Hello,
I am an eager high school student trying to research ahead for the university I want to go to.
I'm torn between studying either science or applied science. I was thinking if I spend one or two years in undergrad doing a bit of both, I might make a decision.
Science: Particle physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics
Applied Science: Physics engineering, Experimental physics, Aerospace Engineering (?)
The reason I put applied sciences into the picture is that having some of this in my knowledge would help me land a better career. That is my opinion right now as a high school student, and might change when I actually get into it, such as liking the feel, challenge or contribution of applied sciences more. Then again, I also like thinking and getting into the core of everything, other than just working with machines on them. I'm kind of sure I do not want to teach after graduating, but to go into research & development.
So I was wondering which undergraduate programs in Canada would be considered the strongest (best facilities, great teachers) to help me get into the field a bit better, and hopefully to eventually get into a good graduate school in America. (Caltech, UC Berkeley, MIT)
Other factors in choosing a university do not weigh in as much as getting the best education and getting good ties, but it will help if costs are not through the roof. I'm going to apply for scholarships, so I hope I get it.
Some schools that have popped up are:
U of British Columbia
U of Toronto
UVic
U of Waterloo
Ryerson U
U of Manitoba
I live in: Manitoba
I am an eager high school student trying to research ahead for the university I want to go to.
I'm torn between studying either science or applied science. I was thinking if I spend one or two years in undergrad doing a bit of both, I might make a decision.
Science: Particle physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics
Applied Science: Physics engineering, Experimental physics, Aerospace Engineering (?)
The reason I put applied sciences into the picture is that having some of this in my knowledge would help me land a better career. That is my opinion right now as a high school student, and might change when I actually get into it, such as liking the feel, challenge or contribution of applied sciences more. Then again, I also like thinking and getting into the core of everything, other than just working with machines on them. I'm kind of sure I do not want to teach after graduating, but to go into research & development.
So I was wondering which undergraduate programs in Canada would be considered the strongest (best facilities, great teachers) to help me get into the field a bit better, and hopefully to eventually get into a good graduate school in America. (Caltech, UC Berkeley, MIT)
Other factors in choosing a university do not weigh in as much as getting the best education and getting good ties, but it will help if costs are not through the roof. I'm going to apply for scholarships, so I hope I get it.
Some schools that have popped up are:
U of British Columbia
U of Toronto
UVic
U of Waterloo
Ryerson U
U of Manitoba
I live in: Manitoba