Programs Where Should I Apply for Physics Internships and Workshops?

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An undergraduate physics student from India is uncertain about their future in the field, particularly regarding the practical applications of physics without engineering. They express concern over not having applied for summer internships or workshops as the break approaches. Respondents emphasize the importance of exploring options available at their university and suggest considering various fields within physics, such as medical physics, geophysics, and materials research. They recommend applying for internships to gain experience and suggest that if internships are not available, the student should seek any job to earn money and develop valuable soft skills. The student expresses gratitude for the advice and plans to take action based on the suggestions.
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So I'm an undergrad student from India pursuing physics, I'm currently in my first year and I'm really confused as to what I should do. I mean, I like physics, especially the computational aspect of it, but I don't know if I'll continue physics after three years. Summer's going to start soon and I haven't really applied for internships/ workshops/ summer schools. I honestly don't know what to do. Some advice from the people here is really appreciated ! Thank you !
 
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Learn what your options are at the university where you attend. If you are doing well academically then consider: Physics may give you a good education; Engineering may give you good job opportunities.
 
symbolipoint said:
Physics may give you a good education; Engineering may give you good job opportunities.
I realized this like 2 weeks ago and it's been troubling me really hard because I don't see any practical applications to physics without engineering.
 
TachyonLord said:
I realized this like 2 weeks ago and it's been troubling me really hard because I don't see any practical applications to physics without engineering.
Good. Now you are thinking. Look again at the first sentence of my post #2: Find out what your options are at the school you are attending.
 
TachyonLord said:
I realized this like 2 weeks ago and it's been troubling me really hard because I don't see any practical applications to physics without engineering.
  • medical physics
  • geophysics
  • accelerator physics
  • materials research
  • health physics
  • nuclear physics
  • biophysics
  • photonics
  • etc.
TachyonLord said:
Summer's going to start soon and I haven't really applied for internships/ workshops/ summer schools. I honestly don't know what to do.

At the risk of stating the obvious, if you want to explore your options, maybe you should start applying for internships etc. And if nothing else works out, remember the default summer condition: get a job. Earn as much money as you can and gain real world experience. If you're not in a position to learn hard skills like coding or electronics, soft skills like dealing with customers or salesmanship can be just as valuable.
 
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Choppy said:
  • medical physics
  • geophysics
  • accelerator physics
  • materials research
  • health physics
  • nuclear physics
  • biophysics
  • photonics
  • etc.

Thank you so much for opening my eyes and I'll do try for what you said.
 

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