Nearing the end of my semester here at Whitman and on the edge of senior year. Next year I'll be taking a full load of Quantum physics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, and either a course in solid state physics:electrical and optical properties or biophysics. Solid State Physics would lean more toward technological aspects of physics whereas biophysics interest me as potential for leading into some aspect of biotechnology. Either way it looks to be a fairly interesting senior year.
A quick update on my own educational path, I've decided to finish my B.A. at Whitman college, choosing not to pursue the 3-2 engineering program. I've enjoyed the study of physics as it relates to technology and will likely pursue engineering in the future in a masters program or in some way connected to a specialized field of physics (Marine or Bio).
This summer I plan to attend courses at the University of Washington, pursuing an interest of mine in English, for a potential English minor. That might seem a far stretch from physics and engineering. I'm not entirely sure if keeping both sides of your brain active is healthy, but I do believe in following all of your passions (as long as you limit yourself to two).
Cheers to UTA for being another outlet for an inquisitive brain.
