Loki Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I have been trying to find good science forums for a long time. These forums here look very promising and I'm glad I stumbled upon this site. On to the intoduction-- I am 17 (18 on Sept 4) years old and I am starting my senior year in high school. I live in Mansfield, Texas, but I grew up in Sandy, Utah. I'm no prodigy in math and science, but I have a deep passion for both. Most of my knowledge comes from books I read. This summer I read books like The Golden Ratio, Cosmos, A Brief History of Nearly Everything, The Elegant Universe, and a few others. I read Discover, and Astronomy magazines. This year in high school I'm taking AP Statistics, anatomy/physiology, AP Biology, AP chemistry, computer programming, and Calculus III (at University of Texas at Arlington). In September I'm joining the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. I am trying to pursue a hobby in astronomy, and hopefully purchase a telescope. I'd like to major in Astronomy in college, but I am skeptical about it because it seems like majoring in engineering (which I would also like to do) would promise me a more stable career. I guess I could go on, but I don't want to bore anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fafalone Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinymonkey Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Hullo Loki, you little god of mischief you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 You`ve made a good choice There`s strength in numbers... eat at least one calculator a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscphysics Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Don't sell out on the astronomy goal. If you obtain a degree in astrophysics, you could find a broader and more stable career than in astronomy alone. And your job would probably be as stable if not mare than in engineering. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudde Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 cooooool...nice classes;) and you've come to the perfect place if you're looking for a good science-y place^_^ welcome to the science forums;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by atinymonkey Hullo Loki, you little god of mischief you. Hehe, oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I also have an interest in Norse Mythology Originally posted by uscphysics Don't sell out on the astronomy goal. If you obtain a degree in astrophysics, you could find a broader and more stable career than in astronomy alone. And your job would probably be as stable if not mare than in engineering. Welcome. Thanks for the advice. I have to admit that I'm completely in the dark when it comes to majors/careers and what they have to offer. I didn't know that astrophysics was so promising. To me--and this is simply a naive notion, really--it seems as if the field of astrophysics is so abstract that all astrophysics degree holders end up in a career barely relavant. But I may be wrong. I'll look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 it's got chicken legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 lo there make sure to post some maths threads in the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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