Physics 1,2,3,4
Four physics undergraduates from year 1 to honours year share what physics means to them.
Izz Muhammad Bin Ahmad (Year 1)
Physics is both bizarre and beautiful to me. The whole idea of being able to explore the universe at such a fundamental level and also express it always marvel me. I love physics because of how it makes me think, not only about math, but also philosophically like how certain equations literally govern “everything”. It’s unimaginable how the underpinning of the universe works in such mystifying ways, expressible by perplexing theories and equations that seem to work. Physics humbles me too because every time I think I have arrived at some understanding, I could not have been more wrong. I am excited to see how physics is going to develop in my lifetime and I hope to contribute to it in some way.
I love physics because of how it makes me think, not only about math, but also philosophically like how certain equations literally govern “everything”.
Lim En Teng (Year 2)
Physics is more than just equations and theories to me; it is a lens through which I view the world. I have come to see physics as the language of the universe, enabling humans to unravel the mysteries of how things work, from the tiny subatomic particles to the vast expanses of space. Physics challenges me to think critically, to question assumptions and to approach problems with creativity and perseverance. It’s not just a subject I study; it’s a passion that drives me to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of human understanding.
Physics challenges me to think critically, to question assumptions and to approach problems with creativity and perseverance.
Chan Jun Jie (Year 3)
To me, physics is a study that possesses a greater amount of depth and width than most other sciences. Everything from the smallest neutrinos to the largest black holes can and will be described by physics. Isn’t it unthinkable, the sheer scale of physics as a subject? Being able to learn a lot but yet, at the same time, knowing that it is never substantial, is what draws me to physics. Physics feeds my curiosity and allows me to delve deep into a field that I may only have vague knowledge about. I truly think that physics is for everyone—given the infinite number of topics you can explore, there is bound to be something that you will thoroughly enjoy learning if you look hard enough.
Physics feeds my curiosity and allows me to delve deep into a field that I may only have vague knowledge about.
Wu Yizhou (Honours Year)
Physics to me is the study of the inherent beauty of the universe, encompassing the chaos and the patterns that the natural world provides. At a personal level, I have always wanted to understand how things work and find meaning in every experience. It is lovely to be able to do so in physics, even though it is hard to make sense of all aspects of life in the same way.
In my academic journey, I find tremendous fulfilment in learning about the deep mysteries in physics. In particular, I feel that a wonderful aspect of the experience is that the harder something is to comprehend, the more rewarding it is when you finally arrive at an understanding. We can always expect to be intrigued by the many mind-boggling problems in physics.
To pursue physics as a major, it is important to understand the commitment required. Learning will be exponentially more demanding than in pre-universities, and to really fully grasp a deep concept will necessitate many hours of focused cogitation. It is not impossible to balance work and everything else, but it is important to be aware of the effort required.
Physics to me is the study of the inherent beauty of the universe, encompassing the chaos and the patterns that the natural world provides.