Which Career Path Should I Choose in Math or Physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around career path choices in math and physics, particularly focusing on the potential fields of study such as physics, engineering physics, and aerospace engineering. Participants explore educational options and the implications of moving for university studies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about choosing a career path in math or physics and seeks advice on potential fields of study.
  • Concerns are raised about the necessity of moving across Canada to pursue desired engineering programs, with a question about local university offerings.
  • Another participant notes the lack of available programs in physics engineering or aerospace in Nova Scotia and suggests mechanical engineering as an alternative pathway.
  • Discussion includes the idea that mechanical engineering could serve as a prerequisite for aerospace engineering, with a mention of specific universities offering related programs.
  • There is a mention of the structure of engineering degrees, where certain specializations are options within a broader mechanical engineering degree.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best career path, and multiple competing views regarding available educational options and pathways remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the participant's current educational status and the need for additional prerequisites before entering university programs. There is also uncertainty regarding the availability of specific engineering disciplines in local universities.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in math or physics, particularly those evaluating university programs and potential relocations for education.

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I just found this site and thought I might be able to get some advice here. I apologize if there isn't much of a question here, I've just had this on my mind for a while and want some kind of input.
I'm currently attending NSCC to get my math 12, physics 12, and english 12 credits. I had some issues in high school and didn't graduate.

I'd like to go to university, but I'm having a hard time deciding. I've never really had trouble in any math or science classes, but I've always attributed that to attending bad schools.
I think I'd like to go into something related to math or physics. I was considering straight Physics, Engineering Physics, or Aerospace Engineering. To do either of the engineering fields, I would have to move across Canada, and that makes me nervous because I'm worried about not liking the courses, or not being able to do them when I got there. After I'm finished with my current schooling I would still require pre-calc to get into anything though.

I'm sure there are other things I could look into, but I don't really know where I'd like to end up after I'm done with it all. Friends and family haven't been any use, nor has the schools career councilor.
I'm just looking for maybe some other possibilities, or information that might help me decide.
 
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Why would you have to move across the country? Are there no universities that teach engineering in Nova Scotia?
 
None that do physics engineering or aerospace as far as I know.
 
Necroticism said:
None that do physics engineering or aerospace as far as I know.

Well you could settle for mechanical engineering which is essentially a prerequisite to aerospace engineering. I want to study to become an automotive engineer but of the universities that I'm considering in western Canada, that discipline isn't available. So I'm doing mechanical engineering.

I went to the University of Windsor's website and looked for automotive and aerospace engineering and they indeed offer both. But they are a part of the mechanical engineering degree and are 'options' of an honours degree and not a separate degree. I'm not sure if the US does it the same way or not.
 
I'll look into that then, thanks.
 

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