<p>Hi, I am currently a junior in high school and am deciding what direction to take in life. I have always loved aerospace subjects and that is the main reason that I have considered aerospace engineering as a career. However, I have begun to have second thoughts about it, as I have started to dislike physics in high school and don't really understand the subject. I have always liked math, and that is the reason why I am starting to consider economics as a career. The money is not important to me as a career that keeps me happy in life.</p>
<p>dude you must be my long lost twin. always wanted to work for nasa or the military designing shuttles or fighter jets. however i'm takin physics c this year, and not only am i not good at it, i kinda dislike it (although that may have more to do with my lack of prowess at it than my interest). i'm a senior and i've already applied to college, so i'm gonna try and go to a place that would allow me to switch easily. i would advise you to do the same, preferably a school that requires little to no "interdepartemental application" for transfer. i also applied mech e at some schools that didnt have aero, like Rice or Duke. These schools allow you to change schools/majors pretty easily...unlike a big state school where you have to wait awhile. YOU CAN make money doing economics, especially if you go to a top private school (ever heard of consulting/investment banking). hope this helped...i just looked at the post title and felt like i had found my long lost twin.</p>
<p>I'd go with aerospace engineering ;).</p>
<p>Hmm, try finding other aeronautical subjects (besides engineering) before totally giving it up. For example, you can go to your local airport / flight club and ask to take some flying lessons, see if you'll like piloting a plane. Since you have interest in the subject, it'd be a waste to just let it go.</p>
<p>I 2nd west. You can't know what you like now so just make sure you go some place you can transfer "easily".</p>
<p>You don't have to be a AAE (Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineer) to work in aerospace. Lots of opportunities for ME's, EE's, IE's, even Computer Science within the aerospace industry.</p>
<p>Keep flexible - remember that there are not too many consultants, design firms or manufacturers outside the aero industry that look for aero engineers - other engineering disciplines can cross this boundary - just that they most likely would not be leading the design of flight systems, engines and vehicle designs.</p>
<p>Also note that a large proportion of C-Level executives have a background in engineering.</p>
<p>If you go economics, plan on continuing for masters and PhD.</p>