<p>Yes… no… wait! Uh… uh… we make iPhones! Take that!</p>
<p>Did you guys make antenna that is integrated into the rim as well? Fail. That said, I own an iPhone, and regularly use it to make as many typos as possible on these boards.</p>
<p>You can get a free case for your antenna problems. :)</p>
<p>In any case, I think the OP should major in Physics and later do a MS in ME.</p>
<p>Sounds like computer engineering or EECS would fit you</p>
<p>I know… if I had an iPhone 4. I didn’t bother. My 3GS is just fine for now.</p>
<p>Love the quote, Bonehaad. :)</p>
<p>I grasped the fact that engineering will be taught in depth during my freshman year, which puts me at ease. </p>
<p>Why would you say so, fortify and Enginox?</p>
<p>A Physics major will expose you to the basic ideas and fundamentals applied by the different engineering branches. The Physics major will be broad and very generalized but is a good option for those that are undecided about which engineering branch to take. One may always take more classes in a particular area of interest (say, you find classical mechanics intriguing so you take some classes from the MechE department).</p>
<p>Obviously, if you are already interested, for example, in mechanical engineering, having general knowledge of electricity and magnetism should be enough. A Physics degree is slightly less marketable than an engineering degree but it is possible to get engineering jobs with a Physics degree. One may also obtain a MS in the engineering of one’s choice; the Physics background will make one more flexible when choosing a MS engineering degree.</p>
<p>i agree with enginox to an extent, getting a BS in physics is actually what i’m leaning towards doing in college (rising senior in hs atm), because of exactly what was stated- it gives you so much flexibility over a specific engineering degree.</p>
<p>That being said, if you know what field of eng you want to go into, more power to you. I suggest you look into Aerospace engineering, considering you said you like mech over civil. The decision between aero and physics is what has been giving me headaches for quite some time now</p>
<p>The Physics major sounds like a good idea but the Aerospace doesn’t. </p>
<p>A friend of mine’s uncle is an aerospace engineer and at the moment, he’s having trouble finding a job on his own. And it’s not even that he’s not qualified or anything; he’s highly qualified, but job demand for an aerospace engineer is low. </p>
<p>If I’m wrong about that, someone please correct it.</p>
<p>The job demand for aerospace engineers isn’t really much lower right now than any other engineer. The problem is that with an aerospace engineering degree, you have a limited subset of jobs you can apply for and have a hard time finding anything outside of aerospace. Usually, if someone is concerned about this, I recommend that they do mechanical engineering and just tailor their electives into aerospace. You can compete for most of the same jobs and have that extra breadth that lets you go into another field should the aerospace economy turn sour.</p>
<p>I have to disagree, at least a bit, with those looking to Physics for their degree because they don’t know what field of engineering interests them. While doing that may not be wrong, it almost guarantees youre heading to graduate school. If thats your chosen path great, but engineers, unlike physicists, dont need advanced degrees to work in industry. Plus, a quick look at the curriculum of the typical physics BS will show plenty of classes wholly removed from engineering: quantum mechanics, astrophysics, optics, etc. Sure the math is just as rigorous (probably more so) but I cant help but think that the solution set is different. Lets see if I can explain; ask yourself if you want to solve real world problems or theoretical ones? Thats the basicl difference. Engineering is the application of science to solve real world problems. Physics is exploring the fundamentals of the universe. Engineers place limitations on the solution set based on the possible; physics needs to go beyond that. So, while complimentary in a lot of ways, engineering and physics have different objectives. </p>
<p>Can you be a successful engineer with a physics degree? Absolutely! You can also do that with a degree in applied math (my step father followed this path). Or you can start with Undeclared Engineering until you find something that holds your interest.</p>
<p>BTW: After being an engineer for 30+ years I find physics much more fascinating than engineering. :)</p>
<p>After digesting all of that, mechanical engineering seems like the general area I’ll pursue. </p>
<p>Thank you all for your generous input. :)</p>
<p>oh and about the iphone - it looks bad (shape). :S</p>