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appplejack
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Hello.
I'm in my second year at University of Toronto in Canada. I tried a bunch of course and I found that I have strong inclination for sciences & foreign languages but not much for economics, political science and other social science. I've always been interested in physics since I was young (although not really good at it in high school). I did calculus and geometry math in high school here in Toronto and took physics courses up to Gr.12. So I have a little bit of background. But I'm a mature student and it's been years since I took the last physics course in high school.I might need to do a lot of catching up.
I want to know what I can do to bridge the gap/prepare to do minor in physics.
It would be ideal to talk to someone who already is studying or has done physics in the same university. But I'd really appreciate any comment.
A couple of questions and ideas: (please add any recommendation)
1.Brush up on math: Calculus. But is there anything else I should study besides Calculus?
2.Read a good introductory book on physics: Any recommendation?
3.Read and do physics on my own and in this forum.
I also heard that doing computer programming and computer designing could be useful with physics in the real world (in the job market). Upon graduation I'm going to look into a career in military or computer. (I plan to acquire few CompTIA certificates)
Please let me know.
Thank you for your time.
I'm in my second year at University of Toronto in Canada. I tried a bunch of course and I found that I have strong inclination for sciences & foreign languages but not much for economics, political science and other social science. I've always been interested in physics since I was young (although not really good at it in high school). I did calculus and geometry math in high school here in Toronto and took physics courses up to Gr.12. So I have a little bit of background. But I'm a mature student and it's been years since I took the last physics course in high school.I might need to do a lot of catching up.
I want to know what I can do to bridge the gap/prepare to do minor in physics.
It would be ideal to talk to someone who already is studying or has done physics in the same university. But I'd really appreciate any comment.
A couple of questions and ideas: (please add any recommendation)
1.Brush up on math: Calculus. But is there anything else I should study besides Calculus?
2.Read a good introductory book on physics: Any recommendation?
3.Read and do physics on my own and in this forum.
I also heard that doing computer programming and computer designing could be useful with physics in the real world (in the job market). Upon graduation I'm going to look into a career in military or computer. (I plan to acquire few CompTIA certificates)
Please let me know.
Thank you for your time.