asrophysics

So, you want to be an astrophysicist? Part 1 redux.

Education catdynamics | January 6, 2014

You are at university. Do you like stars, and stuff? We revisit old ruminations on career paths 'cause it is topical... Another rehashed blast from the past. Should you do astronomy as an undergrad? (the following is in part shamelessly cribbed from a colleague’s previous freshman seminar for our majors): Do you like stars and stuff? If not, you probably should look for an alternative to astronomy, on the general principle that at this stage of life you should at least try to do things you actually like. If you do, good for you. Now, do you have the aptitude? Professional astrophysics/…