So I'm a physics major atm, and I wanna stick with it.

In the future, I'm pretty sure I wanna study exoplanets, solar systems, etc. So I think I will add an astronomy major and take some planetary geology classes.

What do you think? Where can I find more info to figure out what I want to focus on (research wise)?

Talk to whatever professor at your university teaches Astronomy. And make sure you do an REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) while you're still in undergrad, or at least do student research with one of your professors. It'll help you a lot when you're either A) applying for grad schools or applying for jobs after you graduate.

is not astronomy, a big part of physics?


Folllow your own path

Physics in general? No. Astrophysics? Yes.

There is no applications of astrophysics in physics?

more electric universe bullshit

The guy that teaches the astronomy course is likely to be the physicist on campus that is the most specialized in astrophysics, and that is the subdivision of physics that the OP is interested in. That's why I said he should talk to the astronomy professor. People such as yourself should probably avoid topics like this where people are seeking informed answers.

Lol ty for letting me know not to watch. Sorry doom



Ty. I'm a first year student.. Just started research with lasers this semester, and I'm switching to some cool astrophysics next semester. Both are with professors. So is REU better for resumes? I hope to do that during the next three summers. Can't this summer, goin for surgery :/

You're a first year student? You'd probably have trouble getting accepted into an REU after your freshman year anyway. Most people that do REU's do them after junior year. And REU's look just about as good as research experience in one of your professor's labs, however there's no chance that you got an REU just because one of the professors liked your work from some of the classes you've taken. REU's happen at other institutions (frequently in other states), are more competitive to get into, and are merit-based.

Either avenue of research, however, will provide you with great resume material. It's something to put under Work or Research experience. Including a project name and research skills used looks much better than simply having your GPA listed next to your degree.

If you end up considering employment over grad school then you might consider looking into internships instead of REU's after junior year. But you've still got lots of time to decide that, and that's something you and your family and your adviser should talk about.