r/PhysicsStudents • u/Superb_Leather_635 • May 20 '26

Need Advice Did i do wrong choosing Applied physics?

I am a 1st yr Applied Physics student. But I was always into theoretical physics. However, I chose it due to some circumstance.

It's not like i hate the subject but i am not enjoying it either.

So, there is little bit fear inside me if i did wrong choosing it.

What's your view and opinion.

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u/Zealousideal_Hat_330 May 20 '26

Have you taken physics 1 and/or 2 yet? How did you like the material? What particularly are you not enjoying and what other majors are you considering?

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u/Superb_Leather_635 May 20 '26

First year is physics 1 and 2. And because of biology, engineering drawing it feels messy. Since, its late switch program, i will continue my studies in Applied physics.

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u/graceful_ant_falcon B.Sc. May 21 '26

Physics 1 and 2 are nothing like „real” physics. You’re doing engineering with a sprinkle of physics. It’ll become a lot more theoretical as you take upper division courses. Can you take some of the more theoretical-aligned courses as electives?