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New Post 3/15/2008 8:56 PM
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Quantum physics 

Turns out I'll be going to GATech for sure. I chose Physics as my desired major in the application, being extremely interested in researching quantum physics and its applications to computer science. However, I'm thinking I should probably go for a double major of physics and elec/comp engineering to pursue my interests. What is your advise? Would this be the way to go? What options do I have?

 

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New Post 3/16/2008 3:19 PM
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That's a hard one.  Which would you be happier doing?  The advise I've always gotten is not to overload myself, but then again, you are paying a pretty penny for your education.  Think about the level of difficulty you will be facing, as well as other activities you will be involved in.  Will you have time to sleep, eat, and study, or will you only be able to choose two?

 
New Post 3/16/2008 10:06 PM
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I would have to start asking, to double major, would I be required to take a minimum # of classes per semester? If so, how many? Considering it's not some horrendous number, I think I'll be fine. Currently I'm getting home at ~8:30-9:00 PM every day (from 8:40AM) since I'm taking an a--load of classes at a local college and a local university.

Anyway, my question was actually whether that would be the right combination given my interest; thanks for the heads up though.

 
New Post 7/15/2008 4:59 PM
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As a graduate with a physics degree from another school, I would recomend going the electrical engineering route, because you you will be taking the same prerequisites that will allow you to study quantum computing, modern and quantum physics, without the headache of classical physics and other required courses unique to each program. We had a chemistry student in our quantum physics and quantum computing class, and he was in no way at a disadvantage. A computer science major would have probably had an advantage in the computing class. I am not trying to deter you from majoring in physics, but you must understand that if computer science is your passion, than the physics workload will definately get in the way if you choose a double major.

 
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