<p>I have been a science freak, pure physics in particular, as long as I remember. In November 'last year', I did very well on sat math ii and physics, and in May I believe I got 5's on AP cal, physics b and c, even though my school does not offer any ap at all (I'm in Canada). I have always loved doing more math and physics. I also attend a physics research camp this summer which was hard to get into..</p>
<p>THe problem is that, recently, I am losing interest in physics. I want to explore engineering, architecture, geology, environment, or even law. I sound crazy, don't i? In a few months is college application, and I am lost at what to write in as my intended major. How do you advise?</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>
<p>It sounds like you should write exactly what you feel and in the same passion that you have conveyed it to us.</p>
<p>more than 1/2 of the students entering college don’t know what major or change it to another one anyway.</p>
<p>The is something called “Engineering Physics”, by the way…</p>
<p>here is a school that offers it:</p>
<p>[Cornell</a> Engineering : Engineering Physics](<a href=“Cornell Engineering Majors | Cornell Engineering: A Virtual Visit”>Cornell Engineering Majors | Cornell Engineering: A Virtual Visit)</p>
<p>and here are the top Undergraduate Engineering Physics Departments:</p>
<p>[Undergraduate</a> Engineering Specialties: Engineering Science/Engineering Physics - Best Colleges - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-science]Undergraduate”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-science)</p>
<p>other majors that might combine your interests:</p>
<p>Civil Engineering with a graduate degree in Architecture</p>
<p>Environmental Engineering with a law degree afterwards</p>
<p>Very little weight is given to your intended major unless you’re an academic superstar, so don’t worry too much about it.</p>
<p>Not a problem.</p>
<p>For example, Christopher L. Eisgruber is currently the Provost of Princeton. He received an A.B. magna cum laude in Physics from Princeton, an M. Litt. in Politics from Oxford University (where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar), and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. He clerked for Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and for Justice John Paul Stevens of the United States Supreme Court.</p>
<p>Christopher Eisgruber started in physics, conducted original research in physics and became more interested in law. Most Princeton students have varied interests and talents in many fields. </p>
<p>Princeton emphasizes cross academic research. For example, this year Princeton physicists working at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory of the Italian Institute of Nuclear Physics detected geoneutrinos and this discovery holds much promise for better understanding the composition of the Earth and how the Earth operates. This research combines physics and geology. Information on Engineering physics can be found here: [Engineering</a> Physics](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/EngineeringPhysics/]Engineering”>Engineering Physics Certificate Program) . Information on Architecture and Engineering can be found here: [Architecture</a> and Engineering -<em>Civil and Environmental Engineering](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/architecture/]Architecture”>http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/architecture/) Here is information on Environmental Engineering: [Environmental</a> Engineering -</em>Civil and Environmental Engineering](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/environmental/]Environmental”>http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/environmental/) . Here is information on Geological Engineering: [Geological</a> Engineering -*Civil and Environmental Engineering](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/geological/]Geological”>http://www.princeton.edu/cee/undergraduate/requirements/geological/) . Here is information on Environmental Studies: [PEI:</a> Princeton Environmental Institute](<a href=“http://web.princeton.edu/sites/PEI/environmental.html]PEI:”>http://web.princeton.edu/sites/PEI/environmental.html) . This is a long winded explanation that you can combine your interests in many fields and make changes during your undergraduate years.</p>
<p>As Christopher Eisgruber has demonstrated you can major in physics at Princeton and go on to law school. You might be interested in majoring in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and taking courses in the Program in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, [Program</a> in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy (STEP)](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/step/]Program”>http://www.princeton.edu/step/) .</p>
<p>For your college application Princeton does not expect you to have your entire life planned. Be honest, explain your interests, show that you can be successful in everything that interests you. One of the great advantages of Princeton is that undergraduates are able to explore many different academic fields with the knowledge that there are learning from the very best in each field.</p>
<p>@JohnAdams; Weasel8488; PtonAlumnus</p>
<p>Many and many thanks! All of your advice helped me, a lot. :)</p>
<p>this cannot be stressed enough</p>
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