AstroPhysics Enthusiast

As an second-year undergraduate, I have not considered my future plans in such a specific manner. Thank you for your input. I will definitely be thinking about it during my meeting tomorrow with the professor.

I am currently a Mechanical Engineering major, but have strong side interest in particle physics and cosmology. I recently emailed a professor at my university inquiring about any open positions he may have in his lab. His research is specifically in high-energy particle and cosmology. In his response, he stated that he would like to meet with me, but generally takes on students who are interested in doing a thesis. Although this is something that interests me, I am wondering if it would be worth my time as a Mechanical Engineering major to write a thesis in a seemingly unrelated field. I am extremely interested in furthering my education in graduate school and would like to do something that focuses on physics while I am there. My question is: Would it be worth my time as a Mechanical Engineering student to work in this professor's lab and write a thesis in the field of high-energy particle physics and cosmology? Thank you in advance for your response!

Thank you for the response, it is much appreciated. Regarding some of the "nuts and bolts of its elements", my favorite subjects are physics, math/calculus and I am further interested in technology, innovation, and space. Even though physics and math can get pretty advanced, difficult and frustrating at times, I still think I have enough passion to "finish the marathon". Any other nuts and bolts of the elements of aerospace engineering I will not come across until taking some classes and learning more about it. The thing that makes me the most uneasy about it is I am more interested in the astronautical side of the field and worry that the chances are too low to land a job in the astronautical side. What happens if I do not get the chance to work in the astronautical field and will have to, for example, work for a car company analyzing a new model's aerodynamics. This would not be something i am interested in enough to enjoy a career in. Are my standards too high to have a good chance at being happy with what happens after I receive my degree? Also, I as far as the academics go, I am willing to ride my education until something prevents me from going any further, whether that be money, family, or simply not getting accepted into a Master's or PhD program.

I am a current student at Texas A&M University. I am changing majors from Industrial Distribution to (speculatively) Aerospace Engineering. The only thing holding me back is the "natural intellect factor". Basically want to know that if I put forth the effort and time, will I succeed? I have an outright passion for physics and anything space related. Because of this, I would specialize in astronautics rather than aeronautics. I enjoy my physics and calculus classes and am an A-B student with around a 3.4 GPA. My dream, as most other aerospace engineers with specialization in astronautics, is to develop and design any sort of craft, satellite, vehicle that would be used in space. I am looking for any feedback that outlines what "type" of person succeeds in this major and what does it take to be successful. More specifically: Is this possible or is it just a dream such as wanting to play professional sports in the MLB, NFL, Premier League, etc. Thank you for your feedback!