What can you do with a physics degree? Take 2

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

You know, it's not the length of the vector that counts... it's how you apply the force.

[@GogogoFolowMe]

+Reck Tominvayed The look at 0:40 is my final answer...

[@miikke0]

Really, both contribute significantly.

[@toomoose1]

Supernatural Swamp AIDS

[@MrJdcirbo]

Always orthogonal to my desired direction... Now it all makes sense

[@رضاشریعت]

The Best comment in comments history

[@grahamtaylor8678]

I did physics, then computer science .... and now I work as a carpenter. No one mentioned that in the careers advice session.

[@T0MBRA1D3RR]

Seriously? Because I am studying physics in undergrad and I am considering the trades now. Carpentry is one of them. Do you enjoy your current career?

[@hardiksince1987]

Carpentry is way cooler...

[@ducksoop.x]

I'm going Computer Science at the moment but I do some carpentry for fun. Lol.

[@mr2loverboy]

I'm doing computer science and thinking about switching to physics. However, I feel like I'm going to end up working as a carpenter.

[@lyricsempiremix7137]

G.I. JANE I’m about to start physics, do you think it has a future ?? I love physics but idk some people are saying there is no future

[@kpaar1]

I graduated with a bachelors in Physics and Astronomy and now I'm at Yale nursing school learning to be a nurse midwife. So yes! You can do anything with Physics, and it is amazing!

[@MM-ig2it]

So, why u study physics from the beginning? U waste ur time.

[@jackpie6842]

@@MM-ig2it more creativity , more certain with a different career path and more skilled. I don't see how its a waste of time

[@josh34578]

Physics degree -> mailman. I call it very applied physics.

[@gwho]

Doesn't stem include engineering? Science technology, engineering, mathematics. Why are they different categories?

[@syth406]

gwho I think she meant it to imply 'misc/other STEM fields'

[@travia525]

Natural sciences also in STEM

[@chrisv.6951]

no, engineers, basic engineers arent educated to the degree as a physicist or computer science major.

[@davidabraham3873]

Lol so true

[@physicsgirl]

Aaaaabsolutely! I wish I had time and the attention of viewers enough to say, "Alternative energy projects, independent cloud computing, green data storage projects, financial adviser, tech startup consultants.." All the jobs that apply to what are, at least in my opinion, today's pressing issues - the list goes on and on!

[@arvindahuja880]

Its your first like on this comment after 7 years Lol

[@siddhu2748]

Who named the magnetic poles As south and north? Do you know ? plz say

[@joshuaisrael5416]

LOL THIRD COMMENT AFTER 10 YEARS

[@siddhu2748]

No after 8 years only

[@lesnyk255]

My first full-time after getting my physics degree? Forklift driver. Moved on to computer science then engineering. Now I'm retired, and trying to break into photography. What a long, strange road!

[@ghader2375]

Iam going for a physics degree thats actually a bit scary

[@lesnyk255]

@Physics and astronomy Not all who wander are lost!

[@physicsgirl]

I got my degree in plain 'ol physics. But I had a focus in electrical engineering, and I did research on particle physics (Dark Matter!) while I was an undergrad. :) Thanks for the question!

[@josephboateng8805]

I would like to get into the engineering field especially electronic engineering but I don’t know how. Pls any information from you would be hugely appreciated. I have a bachelors degree in physics.

[@AlexPlaysLoL]

That was tricky of you to put that "how to use majestic swashbuckler" in the beginning or I wouldnt have watched.

[@physicsgirl]

Hah! No one has commented on that name yet. I thought it would have caught on much earlier..

[@YamilSG]

Me too hahahaha and that pause at 0:43 though

[@ArgoIo]

My guess: 5 % Physics and Astronomy 8 % Natural Sciences 9 % STEM 13 % Non-STEM 35 % Enginering 30 % Computer/Info Systems Edit: Well... That was anticlimactic. Admittetly I extrapolated from what I knew of the job expectations as a chemistry student.

[@the44thchamber]

Lorenz Zahn yeah ok

[@skylahenry8552]

We can see that your comment isnt edited

[@anniewebb6802]

My son, a Junior in HS just said, while doing his Physics homework "I really like this a lot, maybe I'll major in Physics." Which sent me running to Google, which brought me to you. Very informative and entertaining!

[@6kbps]

what did he end up majoring in?

[@brandondaniels2198]

How’d his life turn out?

[@lamichhane]

So, what happened?

[@Argimak]

I started my physics degree 3 years ago because I had a passion for it. Now I hate it.

[@TheAleksandros]

+Fel I started a relationship with my ex 3 years ago cuz I had a passion for her. Now I'm single and I hate her

[@gavinmalala1256]

+Fel Blame Your Instructor

[@malcolmsmith6380]

+Fel I still enjoy it I just dont get to use it much.

[@TheAleksandros]

Niller Symphony hahahaha, well I got some hookers at 29 and became neither an Einstein or a Dumbledore. shadda waited that one fucking year

[@onehitpick9758]

+TheAleksandros Too clever. Should have been a comedian instead.

[@BillRemski]

After I got my degree in 1984 I was a dishwasher, an electronics engineering technician, a consumer electronics technician, a landscaper, a carpenter, a school science lab tech, and sales associate. Now I am just an unemployed poet. Finally a job I love.

[@Jamuakarrumput]

You serious ?

[@naomiwright8346]

I love physics and quantum mechanics! I have learned more about this outside of school more than I ever did in school and as a result I learned a lot of math too and got better at it. I feel like the education system needs to change and grade schools need to be a little more like college where kids get to choose their classes or their classes are chosen based on their interests. It would be nice if at a certain age all children were assigned a robot that is their friend and mentor. The robot is updated with all of the lessons that the child's current teachers are actively teaching so that the robot can be an extension of those teachers and teaching the children in the moment that they are interested in the subject rather than forcing them in a classroom and shoving unwanted information down there brain throats.

[@RogerRocks]

OK, she gave me no choice, I have to become a brick layer...

[@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb]

i came away from this video with the same feeling...

[@lostkhaz]

Lmao true

[@PieterTurner]

you guys should be doing something concrete like doing online technology turturials

[@siddhu2748]

Who named the magnetic poles As south and north? Do you know ? Plz say

[@clwomble]

I decided to come back and watch all your videos again. You present the material in a very interesting relatable way. I considered physics when I began my university studies, but I am more of a hands on guy. So, I went mechanical engineering. It ended up being a great fit for me. My technical interest was motivated by the best teacher I ever had, my high school physics teacher. We did many interesting things in his class: measured the speed of light, made holograms, etc. I worked with one PHD physicist while working for a private research organization. During one of our public research sharing events, he was surrounded by physics students that were all trying to determine how he found a physics position outside academia.

[@Transientpunk]

Did she say janitorial physics?

[@sce2aux464]

For the custodial engineers.

[@zeerymez]

As well as physical truck driving (jokes)

[@jonidrinksonionade617]

good will hunting

[@venkateshbabu5623]

Gabriel Atheos janitor janitor janitor everywhere on earth.

[@Kre8-1duH]

You know so you can apply the proper force to push out a clog of course... Unless she was implying it's a crappy degree--but not likely.

[@fosforlukalem9429]

i wanted to become physicist i write search bar youtube how to be physicist now i don't wanna be physicist thank you.

[@YEDxFILMS]

Physics will get you in anything! It’s really that simple. Asides from what you’ll learn, it’ll give you a different mindset. That mindset would and way of thinking will put you ahead in any field. You could be an economist, a software engineer, an actor, anything!

[@physicsgirl]

It is hard to decide to make the switch into any career! When making my decision, I had to consider many things -- what industries were expanding, what skills I needed to learn, what I was already good at, and is that what I actually liked? Often it was... :) Then of course there's the final jump into a new career. Scary! But fun. Hope the job applications go well!

[@rampersadarchilal8758]

Hey physics girl do a video on the physics of how air works and how it can be contaminated with coronavirus

[@joshuaisrael5416]

LOL SECOND COMMENT AFTER 9 YEARS

[@erictaylor5462]

Isn't engineering, by definition part of STEM? I mean the "E" stands for engineering doesn't it?

[@jeffghant4760]

I was looking for this comment because I know I'm not crazy.

[@erictaylor5462]

jeff ghant Are you SURE you're not crazy? I mean just because you're right it doesn't mean you're not crazy.

[@jeffghant4760]

+Eric Taylor It's possible I suppose. Why do you care?

[@erictaylor5462]

jeff ghant haha. I am just trying to be funny. You said you KNOW you are not crazy but I don't think that is something we can know about ourselves because if we are crazy, by definition our mind will tell us we are not crazy. I guess the only way to know you aren't crazy is to believe you are crazy.

[@Deoxippus]

I am now thoroughly upset with myself for not noticing this during the video! Also, 2 categories would fall under 'S', and another under 'T'. While we are at it... Shouldn't STEM and non-STEM add to 100%??? In the context of this list, what does STEM mean? I imagine "other STEM fields", but it is pretty silly as written.

[@physicsgirl]

Good question! I had taken a bushload of programming classes (ok, like 2..) in college. That helped. But I think programming is one of those things you can easily learn on your own if you're motivated. You know? There are online classes, and so many books.

[@siddhu2748]

Who named the magnetic poles As south and north? Do you know ? Plz say

[@mikewiner8604]

My degree is in biochemistry. They made us take physics 1&2. I think it was the engineers way of getting back at us for making them take chemistry.

[@physicsgirl]

Hey! I am happy to answer those questions. I did major in physics. I thought it was awesome. At times the classes were grueling, but the material was so interesting and applicable to life. I loved it.

[@VladSvoka]

I love physics too... Even got a degree 7 years ago. Dunno what to do with it since...

[@d.w.stratton4078]

Majestic Swashbuckler actually is too long for a horse name. They have to be 18 characters or less. But I suppose you could do shorthand and do: Majstk Swshbcklr

[@alexmurray91]

I just finished a Physics Degree and needed this video! Thank you Physics Girl!!

[@alanandrew3140]

What are u doing now

[@alexmurray91]

@@alanandrew3140 I am going my masters of teaching to become a science teacher.

[@KickerHandle]

Physics and chemistry are my favorite subject. Although I applied for applied chemistry and CS in college. And chose CS over over chemistry but both physics and chemistry are my favorites, later I studied little bit of psychology and added that to the loved subject pool. I just like to learn I guess!

[@hadhad129]

I love Physics (Can't decide between Math, Physics/Astronomy, or Engineering)

[@r58302]

Now that it’s 7 years later. What did you decide on?

[@hadhad129]

@@r58302 omgg seven years of insane craziness I did electrical engineering with nanoengineering option specialization graduated what distinction worked for about a year in power, refinery as well, and the economy with bad. Ended up looking into go to Masters two or three different years math, engineering physics, even had interviews for nuclear physics and fluid mechanics as well honestly nothing was just aligning well a feeling. Now I switched carrers and I am studying in film school but boy do I still miss all of them, Physics especially, if I change my mind again it's gonna be theoretical or mathematical physics I started watching some more advanced physics classes on the side by good old Stanford or MIT KZbin.

[@hadhad129]

@@r58302 what are you looking into? The thing is sadly although I'm very intelligent I don't think I'm gonna be the guy to make a unified theory of physics which was my dream but I can always make contributions here and there especially later on in applied physics areas but knowing that left me heart broken for years so I switched careers but idk I learned no one is stopping you from doing 2 or more careers at the same time.

[@hadhad129]

@Anda thank you 😊

[@r58302]

@@hadhad129 the way that I look it is like this. It really doesn’t matter who discover what. As long as everyone is contributing the further we can push humanity’s understanding and revolutionize new technologies. If I’m trying something and it doesn’t work out let’s say in renewable energy, so what? The next guy after me or the one besides me might make or discover something remarkable because I took a possible route and he took another one. We are just exploring different avenues in the same time so not everyone is wasting time. I hope I am making sense lmfao

[@jordanrael779]

Congratulations you got the job I honestly could not see anyone doing this job better than you Diana you rock

[@KO-fh4vn]

What to do with a physics degree? Pursue a engineering degree as well. I love physics, but I am afraid that I won't be able to make myself marketable to employers with it alone, even when the ancient professors of the Cold War era retire, there will tons of more qualified applicants who have patiently bid their time for their opportunity to pursue a dream they and I both share, but they will be more prepared for the role. I love physics and I won't give up my dream, but I will have to work harder so that I can maintain my dream as a hobby while I hopefully make a name for myself in the STEM world.

[@CountryMuzikMan]

I'm double majoring forensic science and physics. I have wanted to be a forensics major for years, and it requires that I double major. Physics is my second passion, and I really can't wait to get deeper into the classes.

[@michaelangel6201]

The things with degrees, (any degree) is your painting yourself into a corner...because you can have the most prestige degree in the world, but if all positions are filled...then, you're "Assed Out" at lease eight out of 10 college graduates are working in fields other than their degrees...But, at the end of the day, it was still a fun experience and I can answer more than half of Jeopardy's questions...

[@jeffreylevyhe-him1959]

Just found your channel and I'm looking forward to much more! I have a BS in Applied & Engineering Physics, and I ended up creating environmental policy. I'm with you 100% about your point at the end: your college experience isn't just vocational school. I loved physics (still do), but I didn't want to pursue it as a career. Yet the fundamental understanding of basic science, a firm grasp of the scientific method, and learning how to break a problem into small pieces - all of those have benefited me in the 26 years since I graduated.

[@arianas7866]

THATS AWESOME I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE UR LIFE I LOVE PHYSICS BUT IDK AS A CAREER... BUT I LOVE THE ENVIRONMENT I WOULD LOVE TO HELP THE WORLD IN SOME WAY OMG IF U CAN DO IT I WANT TO TRY :)

[@physicsgirl]

I did take CS classes. Getting a job depends so much on your expertise and the requirements of the job. I don't think I can answer that for any particular job!

[@joshuaisrael5416]

LOL FIRST COMMENT AND SECOND LIKE AFTER 10 YEARS

[@physicsgirl]

I wish! I don't personally know anyone besides physics professors who study string theory, quantum mech. etc. There are definitely future possibilities for QM applications in industry with quantum computing and such.

[@jeffiek]

Physics Girl "What percentage of physics graduates went into:" STEM - 8% Non-STEM - 26% Another Universe - 66% Total - 100% STEM ( Science, Technology, ENGINEERING, and Mathematics ) - 8% ENGINEERING - 32% I give up.

[@johndgt]

about 7 years ago my daughter asked me a question about her future, she was a student in a high school and physics was almost the only subject she liked and she wasn't sure would be the physics majors ok as a university degree, what she would do with it, what kind of job and so on. i showed her this vid and today she sent me her selfie with a master degree diploma in physics. thank you dianna.

[@tanya.24]

What's her career plan now?

[@brandonbennett4970]

I LOVE PHYSICS!!! I’m 13, don’t have friends, watch videos on Khan Academy Physics 1, and never go outside. THIS IS MY LIFE PEOPLE!!!

[@yashpalchoudhary8409]

Go get a life dude.. with only physics you can't survive

[@mikuculus3720]

Brandon Bennett lmao I study with Kahn academy I’m waiting for college!

[@BlayneAWatt]

Who would hire a physics major for software engineering. Sheesh. That's just ridiculous... oh wait, that's right... we did :) And you were damn good at it! Keep up the good work, Physics Girl.

[@aleleeinnaleleeinn9110]

Physicists make great joke in the IT department. In one place I worked we had a physicist, at philospoper, a music major, and the rest of us were just weird. The company founder and CEO was an engineer. BTW we were damn good.

[@AQuestioner]

May I ask what company are you working in?

[@minecraftnub6306]

@fae ragan you might have possibly saved my future

[@Brassard1985]

Minecraft Nub I wouldn’t listen to that person. They don’t really know what they’re talking about.

[@ZoroarkLover98]

@fae ragan On the contrary, why should I go for an engineering or a cs degree when I can do that with a Physics degree?

[@chrisa4800]

If you want to make money then avoid the natural sciences. If money is your motivator then look into high paying fields such as petroleum or electronics.

[@John77Doe]

Look into high paying fields like investment banking or medicine. Petroleum and electronics won't land you anything. Most of our electronics moved to the Far East a long time ago. My cousin is an investment banker and she owns three apartements in Paris. My other cousin is an anesthesiologist and she only works half the year and make over half a million US dollars. I was ABD (ALl But Dissertation) for a Doctorate in Electronics. I make less than an electrician, a carpenter or a painter. I received in the mail, the George Bush economic stimulus check.

[@hspec1]

Physics prepare you for tough mental challenges sounds about right. Finished my degree in physics (and computer science) and went to law school and became a lawyer. The logical reasoning and problem solving skills from physics transfer over to many other industries. Edit: initially left out computer science in my response above, but it is also partly relevant to my further response below.

[@oraange]

What are you doing right now ? did it work ?

[@hspec1]

@@oraange Fintech regulatory lawyer (e.g. advising on crypto exchanges, payment systems, etc). The technical background and critical thinking from physics definitely helps. The tricky bit is convincing others that these skills generate synergies in their industries so you can get in and show them.

[@physicsgirl]

Yes I do! I currently make science outreach videos for middle school students..

[@seancantrell8349]

Ha! Loved this video. Could have also mentioned that physics majors statistically do, by far, the best on the LSATs and often enter law. Guess that falls into the non-science fields you mentioned, but I like that stat.

[@harpindawg7456]

One of the components of STEM (the "E" part) is engineering. Why do you consider engineering separately from STEM?

[@EddyMonsoonKS]

I took my first physics course once I started college and it was the main reason why I changed my major to physics I really enjoy it and im hoping to try to get a job with the government again with it. I look forward to more videos

[@jordan3012000]

What sort of job?

[@EddyMonsoonKS]

+Jordan Steel something with research and development

[@MrBirzer]

I can't believe you didn't get the horse-naming job... you're a natural.

[@avivaldi7331]

Just like to add: a physicist in the engineering field is very limited to the engineering work done. At my school, engineers take courses in signal processing, robot dynamics, control theory, A LOT of algorithms, VLSI, encryption and security, data structures, compilers, artificial intelligence, computational intelligence and MANY more.

[@mayibrad]

Thanks this helped me out a lot. I recently graduated with a BS in Physics and am having difficulty finding a Physics jobs. Especially in my area of study, Radiation Physics. Was thinking of branching out and applying for some CIS or Engineering jobs but wasn't sure how that would work out. Think I'll go for it. Thanks.

[@georgemunoz1912]

I'm majoring in Astronomy. And I'm really worried I won't find a job having to do with Physics and Astronomy. :( this video gives me hope...somewhat lol

[@physicsgirl]

That's a great story. :) I had not thought of adding nursing midwife to my list.. I will now.

[@joshuaisrael5416]

LOL FIRST COMMENT AND 8TH LIKE AFTER 10 YEARS

[@VicttorBruken]

When I joined the university of my state to study physics, I heard for 2 semester from all the professors: The only thing you will be able to do with a physics degree here (in Brazil) is teach physics to high school students. I quit and now I'm a CS student. Much better expectations

[@BudokaiGamer]

good choice. But should i tell you smth? Your professors are nice! Many Profs in the US etc. lie to their students saying they can get every job .. which is wrong..

[@anniea3411]

I bloody love physics I cant spell Im terrible at maths i suck at English And I WILL TRY HARDER!!!!!!

[@sebastiancosta55]

IT's friggin' awesome. You can also use a variety mathematical techniques to help determine general behavior of the a really large WAN for example. IT's nice and physics is amazing!

[@andreasstrauman3261]

Astronomy 6% Nature Sciences 4% STEM 14% NON-Stem 10% Engineer 33% Computer 33% -- Go gryffindor

[@Alacranito2012]

When you were hired as a software engineer, did you have any knowledge of computer languages like Java or C++ or objective c? I am on track to major in computer science but have been seriously considering physics but would still like to be involved in software engineering for things like aerospace. Thanks for the video!

[@physicsgirl]

I had taken a number of CS courses. They were mostly in Python.

[@gonxau]

Hi Alacranito2012! I used to work at Microsoft with a bunch of Physics Guys™ (sadly not nearly as funny as Physics Girl). Software companies often have a minimum bar for coding, but the good companies are looking for a mindset rather than coding ability. At Microsoft, the concept was, "We can always teach someone to program in a new language" - as in, we need someone who can think through the solution to a problem rather than knows a language inside out. Regarding holding a minor in SE for Aerospace or a double degree, I would highly recommend it if you can pull it off. It will be hard work and require determination, but you will reap rewards for the rest of your life because you're training your brain to have a wider variety of unique skills, which will serve you in the workplace. As a more broad statement, I would highly recommend SE in general for all CS majors because there's plenty of people who know how to code, but very few who know how to effectively design and engineer a solution. Going back to my mindset statement and PhysicsGirl's comment of, "Physics degrees prepare you for tough mental challenges", having both will also allow you to be just as good as every other CS major, with an advantage on anything that is remotely physics based. You mention aerospace as being relevant; consider computer gaming and modeling software would also be right up your field (most realistic vehicle based warfare games incorporate physics engines in to the games). Good luck with your course. -- KCR, BEng(Elec & Comm Eng)/BSc(Computer Science), Curtin University.

[@malcolmsmith6380]

+KC R (gonxau) I'm sure they want coding ability as well even if not in the same language/languages. I fond learning a new computer language much easier when I knew some of another language/languages know you need to declare things know reference things directly makes it faster and helps avoid errors variable's translate well var , varchar so do other commonly used things like if statements, you can often reference blocks of code, structure becomes important when projects get large. I didnt/dont really know what to do after graduating in Physics and maths. Among other things I started teaching my self a number of langwags Phython then VBA, T-SQL , used bits of other langwages , now C# witch I have very recently started writing game scripts in as I learn . I'm now tutoring very part time in maths, started building a game and Im trying to become a retained fire fighter as well. I still don't really have a clear carea plan at all just ideas for self employed work witch is at least an improvement on when I graduated.

[@nikoskabbadias]

+Physics Girl I m sure you mean you watched a lot of Monty Python

[@lochinvar00465]

One of my biggest mistakes was not taking physics in high school. It wasn't until later when I was in nuclear power that I had to take it. I winced at first, thinking that somehow I would get thru it, but once in I started it, it ended up being my favorite class. It has applications in everything.

[@juanfernandez2776]

"...good physics teacher." That's too funny.

[@KingCease]

Your charisma is everything !!

[@giulia9766]

I'm studying this year to enter in university, and I wanna do physics and work in researches about astrophysics, because it's a field that I love so much... The country that I'm from isn't the best option to work, so I decided to, after the university, get specialisation and a doctorate abroad, and work in other countries too... I hope I helped someone..... Really sorry for my bad English.

[@giulia9766]

***** hey! cool! I'm from Brazil haha

[@giulia9766]

+Nuno Silva realmente uma boa opção hahaha

[@giulia9766]

***** eu tenho 16, e você? Acho que o que mais me fascina é a possibilidade de tentar entender o universo e como ele funciona.. e pra você??

[@giulia9766]

Rahul rocco oh, I'm sorry! but unfortunately I can not give you advice because I don't know how it works on your country =/ I really wish you luck and I hope you can find a way! tell me if you came up with something...

[@thewb8329]

With the grades and a degree from an IVY league school or a top rated college like MIT (where physics girl graduated from) or Stanford it doesn’t really matter what you majored in. You get first pick of careers.

[@pilotandy_com]

I got a software engineer job with an Aviation Science degree :)

[@thewhizkid3937]

+Andrew Craner You could also get some engineering jobs with a mathematics or physics degree. I looked it up. They're all related to be honest.

[@Thkaal]

I myself am in my last "class" for a BS in CIS. I want to make video games. Not for the money, but because I want to make a game I would enjoy playing. I did have to get in touch with Miguel "Warp Drive" Alcubierre for the visual effects of the drive he proposed, but yeah, I'm finding there are more physicists who are helping with video games (and computer technologies) than are off staring at the stars or dropping big objects at the same speed as small objects. But yes, with all the math needed for programming, a physicist is wonderful for a software engineer. The only hard part then is learning the dialects of the languages since you already know the root language. It's like learning French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian after learning Latin.

[@Opiate1987]

"That's why they're stranded and single" hahahhaha

[@bradwilliams7198]

FWIW, in the roughly 30 years since getting my undergraduate degree in physics, I've done the following: gone to grad school in Applied Physics (in the Engineering college at my university, so I'm kinda sorta an engineer, worked in the Chemistry division in a government lab, and currently work in a foundation that funds biomedical research. And, I've done a lot of development of computer simulations at several points in my career. So really one doesn't necessarily even just do one of the things on the list. I've never regretted majoring in physics, in one sense it's impractical because most physics majors don't end up doing physics. But knowledge of physics and how to apply the consequences of physical laws has been incredibly useful to me, so I feel it's a really useful thing to stody.

[@razzberry1262]

Physics is quite a lot more than numbers and forces.... it explains very much about life and existence in ways that nothing else can.... its constantly morphing into newer and better theories to explain why the universe is the way it is... sure, that may not sound impressive to the layman who only cares about money, which although is important, it isn't the only thing... I say, try to set yourself up to make comfortable salary WHICH in turn can help fuel your passion... Im an engineering student, however, I would also like to go back to school later and do something in theoretical or cosmological physics once I have my BEng. Maybe then I may pursue a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering

[@paulb515]

I think you are doing a great service to society at large. You are making physics and learning interesting and fun for all those who typically would have wrote it off as boring otherwise.

[@Infinit3Enigma]

Double major it up!!!!! Aerospace and Theoretical Physics. Cover all them things

[@TheGamingg33k]

You are crazy, shit what you just said gave my balls this really fucked up tingle.

[@Infinit3Enigma]

LMAO, I was being a bit too cocky, aerospace is already kicking my ass....damn engineering...

[@TheGamingg33k]

Infinit3Enigma Yeah Im doing Mechanical and Physics. Not sure which branch of physics yet :P

[@syth406]

TheGamingg33k How'd it turn out guys? I thought about doing what you're suggesting to do and then did research and realized it was a bad idea. But how'd it go for you? 😋🌋

[@johnwall9099]

Infinit3Enigma how's it going now

[@RSHEX5555]

You're awesome. Everything about you screams interesting conversations all day long! You do such a great job!

[@CSSMLNDSMD100]

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[@scythe36]

Watching this in 2021, this video was published in 2012. How come so much time has passed !! 🤯💀

[@alexdabruh]

Interesting I got a physics degree (specialize in applied physics) in University of Toronto, now I am studying engineering physics for my masters in Cornell, from what I have seen here Cornell, most people here who studies engineering at a graduate level r people with a physics or chemistry degree, and it is a complete opposite for people who are studying physics. Also a lot of my friends in my undergrad also went on to different other fields, for instance, a friend of mine is doing an MBA right now, one went into programming in ubisoft, one went to UCLA is currently doing research in astrophysics and one went into the finance. So yes, we physicist are extremely employable and extremely versatile. People hire us is not because we can solve schodinger's quantum equation or understands Einstein's theory of general relativity, people hire us because people tend to us because people think we are "smart" and are able to solve problems.

[@quadhd1121]

did you try applying for jobs after you got your bsc?

[@alexdabruh]

No cause I want to get a master degree, but a lot of my undergrad friends in both phy and chm did

[@quadhd1121]

did they find the jobs, if so what sort. because am a just started but am considering changing to something like electrons for jobs sake

[@alexdabruh]

Bley Mambwe Uhh sorry to be rude but did u read my first comment?? But anyway, a friend of mine who got a physics bsc became a programmer in the game developing industry for Ubisoft, one went into finance, one became an aerospace engineer, one is working currently working in a powerplant. Most of my friends in Chm went into the chemical industry

[@BudokaiGamer]

+oris m A bsc with physics is basically useless. A truck driver has a better qualifikation for a job than you..m

[@EyeCandyAthlete]

I recommend attending graduate school at UMass Lowell and getting a Master's degree in Plastics Engineering. Then you will have the credentials to apply to jobs where athleticism, good looks, and a keen sense of fashion are job requirements. Plastics Engineers are more ornamental then functional, like fashion models. Good luck. Let me know how it works out.

[@mr.peanut2096]

0:33 Isn't engineering the E in stem? Why is it it's own category?

[@Lotus-el3vt]

I'd like to go into astrophysics, but I'm concerned on what careers I could use with this. I want to get a career with the skills I learned in college, but I'm not sure where I'd go after that.

[@BryanSeigneur0]

I now desire to get a physics degree and become a brick layer.

[@mrdon691]

I LEARNED about career in this video more than what I LEARNED in school in 10+ Years🙂💯

[@physicsgirl]

Thanks for watching! I hope your son keeps enjoying physics homework.

[@joshuaisrael5416]

LOL 1ST COMMENT AND AFTER 10 YEARS second like

[@shakatapuramshrividya1148]

WHY HAS THIS CHANNEL NOT GOT A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS YET?!

[@___..Blade..___]

i like astrophysics and cosmology

[@msbjr23]

same, only thing is that you won't be able to get a job in those fields so it isn't worth getting a degree in.

[@ceryscooper8597]

m b why? there's still a chance. like physics girl said, 5% go into astronomy.

[@roguedogx]

I actually remember talking to a higher up a T-Mobile (at least I think it was T-moble I know it was a cell phone company), and he said that he perfered to hire physics majors because he "could train them to do anything". Another way to look at it is this when a machine breaks you call the mechanic if the mechanic can't fix it they call the engineer because something is wrong with the design, and if the engineer can't fix it they call the physicist because something is wrong with the formulas that are used to make the design and the need new ones. the bad news is I have no idea who to call if the physicist can't fix it.

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

I stuck around because of the DNA/RNA joke lol

[@mbryner74]

Physics (biophysics) was the first step toward an MD degree for me. (I guess that fits in your natural sciences category.)

[@matthewrodrigues3734]

Lol stranded and single ROFL😁😁😁😁

[@dannydgeek]

I realize I'm commenting on a video from 6 years ago--ok, 5.74 years ago--so you may never see this comment. Or if you do I'll never know it. But I'm one of those with 2 degrees in (geo)physics now working in computer science. I watch your videos because physics still excites me and it's s joy to watch your excitement about the subject. And I learn stuff. Thank you!

[@ericjones1796]

I like how you think, you is my kind of woman that will make me feel alive, you make me happy ,I love physics

[@hazmatac]

I was about to leave b/c I didn't think this was the video for the information I was looking for, then you kept saying interesting things, I kept watching and now I am subscribed.

[@832aftab]

beauty with brain!! excellent..

[@MuonRay]

Most theortical physicists I know went into banking and finance after graduating.

[@physicsgirl]

Thanks for watching!

[@dojokonojo]

I was always curious about how people get into science policy. It seems a lot of scientists complain that something needs to be done to get more outreach, funding, or better teaching, but few decide they should go do it themselves. It probably means giving up on doing the research they love :\

[@shawnroxby5629]

Will you marry me?

[@kajanthanaero433]

She must have a boyfriend ( He is probably luckier than ''you and me''

[@deankelly8528]

Despite having been sick all week, possibly experiencing one of the lowest points in my life, you have managed to make me laugh with a complete effortlessness LOL! Your pose-before-pause! - HILARIOUS- LOL. How loveable can one person be. Blessings from North Tropical Australia Diane, KEEP SHINING!.

[@dipro001]

you are cute.

[@dipro001]

***** nope, i choose 'cute' :)

[@dipro001]

lol

[@yvangogh6655]

jackpot

[@lostkhaz]

Id smash

[@chch-yo3jz]

Simp

[@SamKemp]

Currently doing a Masters in Physics, googled the question first then watched this video, this video was better, my thanks Physics Girl!

[@princenephron7546]

Uhhhh, In the main engineering fields, we use a LOT of physics. Most of everything you learn in engineering IS physics, so it makes sense that many physics majors get a job in engineering, especially electrical engineering, like me.

[@douglasstrother6584]

In Grad School (in the 20th Century), I discovered that my "knack" is in the lab rather than on a sheet of paper. (I met guys who did problems from "Jackson" for fun.) If I could see into the future, I would have taken more Upper Division Lab classes than Math classes. Otherwise, a Physics Degree has served me well over the years.

[@mooxim]

I got a physics degree, failed a teacher training year then got a job as a teaching assistant/ ict admin for a growing primary school. Really enjoying my job at the moment.

[@TheZooman22]

Well then that was ... awesome. I originally planed to study electrical Engineering, cuz I really liked electronics, but I found Richard Feynman's perspective on electrodynamics to be so engaging. So I quietly made a lateral move. I suppose that I was mostly interested in understanding the granularity of why things do what they do, more than understanding that they simply do it.

[@Useruser26154]

I don't know y, but physics doesn't go into my head so easily :(