Will I Enjoy Physics in College?

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The discussion revolves around a student's interest in continuing to study physics after enjoying it in high school. The student is contemplating whether to pursue engineering or a BS-MS dual degree at IISER and is curious about the enjoyment of physics in college. Responses emphasize the importance of being prepared for intensive problem-solving, mathematics, and lab work, suggesting that a genuine interest in these areas is crucial for continued enjoyment. Recommendations for physics books are provided to help gauge interest in advanced topics. The conversation highlights the uncertainty of future enjoyment in physics, encouraging self-reflection on commitment to the subject.
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Hello;
I have enjoyed physics in my school days(during class 11th and 12th).
Now either i will go to any engineering college or get BS MS dual degree from IISER. Will i able to enjoy physics in colleges too(if i go there)?

Thanks...
 
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That's a question no one knows the answer to.
 
vkash said:
Hello;
I have enjoyed physics in my school days(during class 11th and 12th).
Now either i will go to any engineering college or get BS MS dual degree from IISER. Will i able to enjoy physics in colleges too(if i go there)?

Thanks...

Hey vkash.

One question you might want to ask yourself is whether you won't mind spending a lot of your time doing problem sets, learning mathematics (and doing problems), working with computers in different capacities (simulations, models, numerical stuff, etc) amongst lab work.
 
Or, just pick up a physics book and see if you'd like doing it. The Berkeley Physics Series are available in India for around Rs500. There's also Classical Mechanics by Kolenkow and Kleppner; another by David Morin, PhD (lol) and yet another by A.P French which are meant to be good.
 
Dr_Scientist said:
That's a question no one knows the answer to.

How can i tell that will i able to continue with it in future or not.. I didn't know that what is things i have to study in future>>

Hey vkash.
One question you might want to ask yourself is whether you won't mind spending a lot of your time doing problem sets[/color], learning mathematics (and doing problems)[/color], working with computers in different capacities (simulations, models, numerical stuff, etc) amongst lab work[/color].
Answer 1[/color]: hmmmmm... i think no.. I won't mind. I can give a long time to solve problems,
Answer 2:[/color] WOW.. its fantastic i can do it, till i understand what is happening.(I am too weak in permutation and probability).
Answer 3[/color]: I can't say anything about it..

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