<p>I'm a senior in high school who is beginning his first year of college in the fall. I initially chose to major in Mechanical Engineering because I have a passion for physics and mathematics and I knew that a degree in MechE would be very practical. I'm not that interested in the design aspect of MechE; I just thought it would be a good choice because I most likely wouldn't struggle to find a job right out of undergrad. Lately, I've been thinking more and more about majoring in Physics (with the intent of pursuing a Ph.D. and later pursuing a professorship). Majoring in Physics may not have as many job opportunities, but I absolutely love the subject. I guess my question is: Should I go to college to learn about a subject that fascinates me? Or should I go to college so that I can get a good job?</p>
<p>Maybe major in engineering physics? I’m assuming that would be physics applied to engineering, minus all the mechanical designing. I’m not really familiar with the subject so not sure if that’s correct, but maybe look into it.</p>
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you make them sound mutually exclusive.</p>
<p>Why don’t you complete your first year and then decided… in fact, I don’t think there is much of a difference between your first two years of pre-reqs, so you could probably even wait until you are a junior.</p>