the only one who knows more math than you is the mathematician, the only one who knows more engineering than you is the engineer, the only one who knows more computer science than you is the computer scientist
You can also just major in math, engineering and computer science and take supplementary courses in the other subjects. If one puts consumptive value aside, this is probably more efficient than learning math, engineering and computer science together with subject specific physics material.
3 biggest reasons I chose physics right there. Have I made a horrible mistake?
Not a horrible mistake in any case.
Whether or not it’s a mistake depends on your goals. What are they?
Are you locked into a physics major, or do you have the flexibility to switch?
I’m not sure. Although I can say with reasonable confidence that I don’t want to go into academia.
If you want to be a software engineer, you can supplement your physics major courses with programming courses. If you want to become a data analyst, you can supplement your physics major courses with statistics courses. etc.
As ahbwramc comments, prospects for physics majors don’t look so bleak. Rather, they seem somewhat (not radically) suboptimal for people who don’t intend to become physics majors.
The vast slow gears of the bureaucracy have started turning and nobody can stop them now.
How much confidence do you have in this? Are you at an American university? In American universities, it’s usually possible to switch majors through freshman year, and even through sophomore year in some cases.
UK, and I was talking about the application and admissions process itself; it’s not possible to change it. Once I’m there I can change degree, not before.
You can also just major in math, engineering and computer science and take supplementary courses in the other subjects. If one puts consumptive value aside, this is probably more efficient than learning math, engineering and computer science together with subject specific physics material.
Not a horrible mistake in any case.
Whether or not it’s a mistake depends on your goals. What are they?
Are you locked into a physics major, or do you have the flexibility to switch?
I’m not sure. Although I can say with reasonable confidence that I don’t want to go into academia.
The vast slow gears of the bureaucracy have started turning and nobody can stop them now.
Then definitely don’t go into Physics. You will be much better served by engineering or computer science.
If you want to be a software engineer, you can supplement your physics major courses with programming courses. If you want to become a data analyst, you can supplement your physics major courses with statistics courses. etc.
As ahbwramc comments, prospects for physics majors don’t look so bleak. Rather, they seem somewhat (not radically) suboptimal for people who don’t intend to become physics majors.
How much confidence do you have in this? Are you at an American university? In American universities, it’s usually possible to switch majors through freshman year, and even through sophomore year in some cases.
UK, and I was talking about the application and admissions process itself; it’s not possible to change it. Once I’m there I can change degree, not before.