Anisa Kureishi
Physics
Physics uses mathematical relationships to describe the rules of the universe in a way that is quantifiable. This allows us to understand the world we live in in great detail, and to use these rules to build technologies that help improve our quality of life.
Who should learn physics?
1. Anyone who is curious about the most fundamental ways the universe works.
If the universe were a computer program, physics would be the program’s code. If you are a person who asks “why” and “how” at every new piece of information, physics will likely give you a set of satisfying answers on topics about nature. If you want to discover how beautifully and intricately the universe ticks, then physics is a subject for you.
2. Anyone who wants to see math in action.
If physics were the universe’s computer code, math would be the programming language. Most of the things you learn in math have a direct application in physics, and in fact, many areas of math - like calculus - were developed for the sake of physics. If you want to see the power of math in the real world, then you definitely want to take a closer look at physics.
3. Anyone who wants to problem-solve like a boss.
Solving physics problems can be more intense than solving other science problems or pure math problems. This is because physics problems require sorting through a lot of information and coming up with a game plan based on that information. Physics often also requires you to predict what will happen in particular circumstances based on the different pieces of information you have. In fact, physics degrees can lead to jobs in finance and business analysis precisely for this reason. There are plenty of career choices, in fields related and un-related to physics, that would benefit from the problem-solving skills acquired from physics.