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lightningmil
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Hi physics community,
I am a sophomore in college right now and my GPA is low. Like 2.5 low. I think the lack of passion in learning intro-level physics courses really messed me up (right now I am in modern physics, though, and I find it pretty interesting and fun). I thought I wanted to do more of the astrophysics side of the space science and exploration, but I think I am more into the planetary science/geophysics side.
Anyways, the problem I have is that my GPA is too low to transfer into the geology school and I don't really know how to study for upper level physics (and I guess any level physics since I got C's in mechanics and E&M). That, and I don't feel motivated to work really hard for classes I have no interest in. Astronomy is really cool which is the root of why I would do planetary science and not just Earth sciences or something along those lines, but my stellar astronomy class is pretty boring to me. I only really listen when the lecture has something to do with planets. I am pretty sure I will stick with my physics/astro degrees, though, because of time but I just wanted to know your opinions on my situation.
I know undergrad research in planetary science is something a lot of people would recommend, but I feel that I need a lot more skills in geo than I have now, which is like, middle school high school stuff, and I should probably do a masters in PS since I kind of need to catch up on geo and GPA wise, it would be better and basically only possible decision before pursuing a PhD. My degree plan only allows me to take geo courses my senior year since I have junior year stocked up, but will the few classes be too basic? I really would appreciate everyone's comments and opinions! :shy:
I am a sophomore in college right now and my GPA is low. Like 2.5 low. I think the lack of passion in learning intro-level physics courses really messed me up (right now I am in modern physics, though, and I find it pretty interesting and fun). I thought I wanted to do more of the astrophysics side of the space science and exploration, but I think I am more into the planetary science/geophysics side.
Anyways, the problem I have is that my GPA is too low to transfer into the geology school and I don't really know how to study for upper level physics (and I guess any level physics since I got C's in mechanics and E&M). That, and I don't feel motivated to work really hard for classes I have no interest in. Astronomy is really cool which is the root of why I would do planetary science and not just Earth sciences or something along those lines, but my stellar astronomy class is pretty boring to me. I only really listen when the lecture has something to do with planets. I am pretty sure I will stick with my physics/astro degrees, though, because of time but I just wanted to know your opinions on my situation.
I know undergrad research in planetary science is something a lot of people would recommend, but I feel that I need a lot more skills in geo than I have now, which is like, middle school high school stuff, and I should probably do a masters in PS since I kind of need to catch up on geo and GPA wise, it would be better and basically only possible decision before pursuing a PhD. My degree plan only allows me to take geo courses my senior year since I have junior year stocked up, but will the few classes be too basic? I really would appreciate everyone's comments and opinions! :shy: