<p>Hi, I'm a high school senior who just got into a university whose programs doesn't include what I'd really like to major in, Astronomy. I suppose it's my fault. I've been somewhat lazy all throughout high school and only until now did I realize getting to where I want actually takes a more steps than I had thought. Due to lack of better grades or motivation, I got into a college that doesn't teach Astronomy and am jumping at the opportunity because I am not confident I could get into any superior college. I had to settle with choosing Physics as my area of study. So, I want to be an astronomer when I grow older and was basically wondering if two years of physics then transferring to a college that teaches Astronomy or Astrophysics is a good idea/ even possible? If it's a bad idea, how should I go about realizing my dreams of being an Astronomer? </p>
<p>Another Question that would help a lot: When do transfer student typically transfer onto another school? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Of course it’s possible to transfer to college that offers Astronomy or Astrophysics!
However, I recommend that you start contacting the schools you’d ideally like to transfer to very soon before you start picking your classes so you don’t end up wasting time taking classes that won’t transfer.
Also, transfer ASAP. Lots of college have limits to how many hours you can transfer, and sometimes even certain programs (like Astronomy) have limits. So if you already know that you want to end up somewhere else, start making the plan to get there now…don’t wait 2 years just ‘because’.
It definitely seems like you are sure about wanting to be an Astronomer, but if you end up liking your school a lot or not being able to transfer for whatever reason, physics is still a good way to go for undergrad. You will need at least a masters degree, and more likely a PhD to be an actual Astronomer, so whatever you decide, you still have a whole lot of education in your future.</p>
<p>Good luck! (:</p>
<p>Astronomy has a lot of physics/math requirements, so it’s in your best interest to take whatever the highest physics/math you can BOTH semesters of your freshman year. A chemistry class might be a good idea too, I’d look at some university’s transfer requirements for astronomy, if there are any (you can find them on any university website, go to admissions then transfer admissions)</p>
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