Hello there! I also want to be an astrophysicist so bad! Btw i am from India and we have extremely intense competition here because to study enginnering and astrophysics in a good college you need to pass the JEE exam..which is the second hardest exam in the entire world..but seeing you gives me a hope that i shouldn't lose hope and get a passionate career by studying physics ❤
@@Shelzastark hello from the states!!! 💜 you can absolutely do it!! Academia can be difficult to navigate at times, but with guidance from great mentors and determination you’ll be unstoppable! Happy to welcome you to the astronomy community and I can’t wait to see all the places you’ll go 🥹🩵
that was wonderful, it's the first time seeing your videos. What level exactly are you, you mansion you're an astrophysicist but you have homework, are you doing your master's degree?
@@lusangombongo4503 hi!! I’m a PhD student! In the US a PhD program is a masters degree combined with a PhD thesis. So technically my first two years consist of earning my masters degree by completing coursework
oh this was so so cute I love that you went to the event!!! and ur so pretty!!!! im thinking about pursuing astrophysics too. I was just wondering, are you planning on going into academia or industry?
@@noone-rp4dw awww thank you!!! I think astrophysics is SO COOL and I suggest you give it a try if you’re interested! It’s one of those specialties that people pursue primarily because they love it and love learning. They love it so much they continue their research and never retire 😆 I love it because of all the people I meet and the places I get to travel to! And as for the infamous question… academia or industry? The truth is I don’t really know 🙈 I haven’t thought that far yet. All I know now is I’m enjoying my graduate program. If I could find a way to do both I would love that. I love research but it would be nice to make a lot of money haha! 😂
@ogeokoronkwo no problem!!! and its nice to know that u still arent sure about what to pursue! i have absolutely nothing figured out yet so its nice to hear that thats normal. ive been stuck on the idea of astrophysics for forever 😭😭😭 i think its the coolest thing ever and i love physics but is it as much as a risk as people say it is? also i loveee love love the picture of being an old scientist who can dedicate their entire time to their research and master the topic. i genuinely think studying it sounds so fun and exciting. I know someone who got to go to the arctic for a research project 😭😭😭 so jealous. where are some of the places youve been? and what's some of the research youve done? ik this comment is all over the place 😭😭 my bad 😭😭😭. if uve made a video addressing all this then I'll definitely go watch it!
@@noone-rp4dw if you think physics is the coolest thing ever then I definitely advise you to pursue it! It can be risky bc the job market is quite competitive for physics/astro. Also the amount of work in which the job requires doesn’t necessarily equate to the pay ($70-80k). Especially when the skills you’ve acquired over the duration of your studies could easily get you an entry level industry job at 150k or higher. BUT doing research is funnnn!!! 🤩 investigating the mechanics and phenomena of our universe induces an almost childlike fascination! So it’s really up to what you think is worth it. If you can see yourself remaining curious/ambitious to pioneering your area of science for most of your life, then go for it! Meet new people, travel, share your stories, keep learning, inspire others, and keep dreaming!! I’ve loved it thus far. I’ve had the chance to travel to Germany, Austria, Japan, many cities across the US (Houston, NYC, Seattle, Philadelphia, Charlottesville, DC, Phoenix). There are so many options ahead of you especially being in such a junior state of your career, so it’s okay to not have everything figured out (I sure as hell don’t 😂). Just take things one step at a time and go where the wind and your heart takes you!
@@nathanchisvo2613 good question! It depends on what level you’re at in your studies. Although the holy bible of astronomy textbooks is An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics by Bradley Carroll and Dale Ostlie! It covers pretty much every topic and it’s not too hard of a read
@@Teentutor840 it can feel a little scary at first but you can do it!! BIPOC scientists deserve to be in these spaces just as much as our white peers 😅 I was (and still am) terrified to upload videos every other week, but I just have to remind myself that everything I do, I try to do for the betterment of my community! And you pursuing astrophysics as a black South African will also do the same!!! So my advice is: go for it!!!!!! 🤩
@@Teentutor840 I’m a black African astrophysics PhD student in South Africa. It can be a bit scary to sometimes be the only black person in a room of astronomers. I sometimes feel a strange need to prove that black people are just as competent. But that forces you to deal with inferiority complexes you didn’t even know you had and cultivates strong self-confidence. Today, not only am I more confident, but in a sense I’m blind to race when it comes to matters of competency; I think that can only be a good thing. If you really love astronomy/astrophysics, studying it can definitely be transformative and fulfilling. And besides, the country (South Africa) has made sufficient strides forward that there are successful, black academics in the field. There are more than a few role models now, and more black astrophysics students than ever. There’s no reason to be afraid!
@senkhosisimelane7534 I never thought a south african astrophysicist can reply I am going to do it and I try researching other career but my heart is still there When I look up I feel super motivated Even though my village and my school have never produced one I mean it won't harm to be the first one I won't give up Omg I wonder how life is like as a SA astrophysicist
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Hello there! I also want to be an astrophysicist so bad! Btw i am from India and we have extremely intense competition here because to study enginnering and astrophysics in a good college you need to pass the JEE exam..which is the second hardest exam in the entire world..but seeing you gives me a hope that i shouldn't lose hope and get a passionate career by studying physics ❤
@@Shelzastark hello from the states!!! 💜 you can absolutely do it!! Academia can be difficult to navigate at times, but with guidance from great mentors and determination you’ll be unstoppable! Happy to welcome you to the astronomy community and I can’t wait to see all the places you’ll go 🥹🩵
I'm from India too but the problem is masters and PhD take up too much time and you don't even get paid in the meantime
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loving the vlog...keep it up🥰
Glad to hear you’re enjoying them! Hope to make plenty more 😅
that was wonderful, it's the first time seeing your videos. What level exactly are you, you mansion you're an astrophysicist but you have homework, are you doing your master's degree?
@@lusangombongo4503 hi!! I’m a PhD student! In the US a PhD program is a masters degree combined with a PhD thesis. So technically my first two years consist of earning my masters degree by completing coursework
oh this was so so cute I love that you went to the event!!! and ur so pretty!!!! im thinking about pursuing astrophysics too. I was just wondering, are you planning on going into academia or industry?
@@noone-rp4dw awww thank you!!! I think astrophysics is SO COOL and I suggest you give it a try if you’re interested! It’s one of those specialties that people pursue primarily because they love it and love learning. They love it so much they continue their research and never retire 😆 I love it because of all the people I meet and the places I get to travel to! And as for the infamous question… academia or industry? The truth is I don’t really know 🙈 I haven’t thought that far yet. All I know now is I’m enjoying my graduate program. If I could find a way to do both I would love that. I love research but it would be nice to make a lot of money haha! 😂
@ogeokoronkwo no problem!!! and its nice to know that u still arent sure about what to pursue! i have absolutely nothing figured out yet so its nice to hear that thats normal. ive been stuck on the idea of astrophysics for forever 😭😭😭 i think its the coolest thing ever and i love physics but is it as much as a risk as people say it is? also i loveee love love the picture of being an old scientist who can dedicate their entire time to their research and master the topic. i genuinely think studying it sounds so fun and exciting. I know someone who got to go to the arctic for a research project 😭😭😭 so jealous. where are some of the places youve been? and what's some of the research youve done? ik this comment is all over the place 😭😭 my bad 😭😭😭. if uve made a video addressing all this then I'll definitely go watch it!
@@noone-rp4dw if you think physics is the coolest thing ever then I definitely advise you to pursue it! It can be risky bc the job market is quite competitive for physics/astro. Also the amount of work in which the job requires doesn’t necessarily equate to the pay ($70-80k). Especially when the skills you’ve acquired over the duration of your studies could easily get you an entry level industry job at 150k or higher. BUT doing research is funnnn!!! 🤩 investigating the mechanics and phenomena of our universe induces an almost childlike fascination! So it’s really up to what you think is worth it. If you can see yourself remaining curious/ambitious to pioneering your area of science for most of your life, then go for it! Meet new people, travel, share your stories, keep learning, inspire others, and keep dreaming!! I’ve loved it thus far. I’ve had the chance to travel to Germany, Austria, Japan, many cities across the US (Houston, NYC, Seattle, Philadelphia, Charlottesville, DC, Phoenix). There are so many options ahead of you especially being in such a junior state of your career, so it’s okay to not have everything figured out (I sure as hell don’t 😂). Just take things one step at a time and go where the wind and your heart takes you!
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Hello, what books would you recommend for self study?
@@nathanchisvo2613 good question! It depends on what level you’re at in your studies. Although the holy bible of astronomy textbooks is An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics by Bradley Carroll and Dale Ostlie! It covers pretty much every topic and it’s not too hard of a read
i wanna be astrohysiccist plss how
And you should!! The way to start is by either going to university for physics or astronomy (or both!)
I wanna be an astrophysicist soo bad but being a black south african am a lil scared
@@Teentutor840 it can feel a little scary at first but you can do it!! BIPOC scientists deserve to be in these spaces just as much as our white peers 😅 I was (and still am) terrified to upload videos every other week, but I just have to remind myself that everything I do, I try to do for the betterment of my community! And you pursuing astrophysics as a black South African will also do the same!!! So my advice is: go for it!!!!!! 🤩
@@Teentutor840 I’m a black African astrophysics PhD student in South Africa. It can be a bit scary to sometimes be the only black person in a room of astronomers. I sometimes feel a strange need to prove that black people are just as competent. But that forces you to deal with inferiority complexes you didn’t even know you had and cultivates strong self-confidence. Today, not only am I more confident, but in a sense I’m blind to race when it comes to matters of competency; I think that can only be a good thing. If you really love astronomy/astrophysics, studying it can definitely be transformative and fulfilling. And besides, the country (South Africa) has made sufficient strides forward that there are successful, black academics in the field. There are more than a few role models now, and more black astrophysics students than ever. There’s no reason to be afraid!
@@senkhosisimelane7534 thank u so so much
@senkhosisimelane7534 I never thought a south african astrophysicist can reply
I am going to do it and I try researching other career but my heart is still there
When I look up I feel super motivated
Even though my village and my school have never produced one
I mean it won't harm to be the first one
I won't give up
Omg I wonder how life is like as a SA astrophysicist
@senkhosisimelane7534 so ur a PhD astrophysicist
A black one
Wow a south african one
Thank u
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