Confessions of a Doubt-Filled Physics Student: Navigating Particles, Code, and the Big Questions
I’m Daniel, a third-year physics student at Duquesne University, trying to figure out the universe. Buckle up for a ride through the rollercoaster of doubts that’s been my college journey so far.
So, there I was, fresh outta high school, all pumped to dive into particle physics. The dream? Unravel the secrets of the cosmos. But as I geeked out over quantum stuff, doubt sneaked in — am I on the right track, or just chasing after shiny particles?
The Doubt Dilemma
Now, here’s the kicker: I love solving problems, and I’ve been throwing my programming skills into making websites, social media platforms, and software since day one. But doubt crashed — should I be gunning for cash by solving small problems, or should I throw caution to the wind and tackle the big, messy issues head-on?
The Code and Construction Quest:
In January 2024, my roommate and I thought, why not put our coding skills to the test? We’re cooking up a SAAS for a construction company. Exciting, right? But doubt’s there, tapping on my shoulder — will they even want it, the president of the zone said they do but at any point things can change.
The Never-Ending Doubts:
Doubts are my trusty companions. Is it cool to chase the money first and then tackle the big, hairy problems? Or should I drop everything and go straight for the grand challenges.
