Physics at University of Minnesota; what do you think?

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<p>Cut me some slack here, this is my first post and I'm trying not to sound like an idiot.
There seems to be an entire tomb of available information from the different people in here on the pro's/cons and ins/outs of virtually every engineering major and school, so I'm seeking out your opinion on my plan to pursue an engineering degree.
Here's my situation: I am 24, currently in the Navy (sonar technician on a submarine, an engineering marvel!) and this coming August I will be getting out after six years in service (just in time for fall semester!). My plan is to attend a community college in the Twin Cities area at first and stock up on all the math (through calc 3 and linear algebra) and lower level science courses I'll need as prereqs for any engineering major. I then want to transfer to the University of Minnesota - TC and enroll in their physics program under the Physics for Engineering sub-plan. My reason for this is I don't know which engineering field I want to pursue, and this sub-plan will give me the physics core and the opportunity to, for lack of a better word, "sample" the various engineering fields by taking the introductory and/or lower level courses on them (20-22 credits worth, I believe it is).<br>
Now, before you go all Ivy League and MIT on me, I want to point out that I am not too concerned with the actual college at the undergraduate level, as I intend to get a graduate degree in the engineering field I end up choosing. The graduate degree is where I will look into the big engineering schools.
Another important thing to note: if I go this route, I will get my undergrad without having to take out a loan, scholarship or grant because of my G.I. Bill and still have some left over. Because I am a MN resident, I get the in-state tuition.
So that sums up my plan. Am I crazy? On point? Out to lunch? Or just plain stupid? Let me know what you guys think; I really appreciate your feedback.</p>

<p>Carl</p>

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<p>Wow, looks like the response has been overwhelming…</p>

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<p>What you are saying sounds like a good plan, so long as you are sure you can take all of those classes at a CC, though it sounds like you’ve already looked this up.</p>

<p>Forgive me if this is common knowledge in Minnesota (not from the area), but I feel like it should be pointed out. MN residents can get near in-state tuition rates at the University of Wisconsin, Madison - which appears to be cheaper than the University of MN! Seems like a great deal, especially given that UW seems to have a slightly better name (around here at least).</p>

<p>This appears to be a similar program to the one your refer to:
[Physics</a> with an Engineering Emphasis - Physics at Minnesota](<a href=“School of Physics and Astronomy | College of Science and Engineering”>School of Physics and Astronomy | College of Science and Engineering)</p>

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<p>Sounds reasonable to me!</p>