Why I Became a DATA SCIENTIST as a Physics Major

As someone who has an unconventional background for data science, I made this video to chat about why I became a data scientist, how to become a data scientist, and my physics background as a physics major from UChicago! So here's my physics major to data scientist story! Other Videos You'll Like!!! The Complete Physics Major Guide (college classes, internships, career paths) https://youtu.be/T2DqpMkK50s My ENTIRE Physics Degree in 19 Minutes https://youtu.be/dSGAb2jDuWI MISTAKES EVERY STEM MAJOR MAKES https://youtu.be/9RgMZ6KyIIo COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP GUIDE (resumes, cover letters, interviews) https://youtu.be/fjvfW5aNaGA WHAT TO BRING TO COLLEGE | College Essentials (dorm essentials, tech, apps) https://youtu.be/OMG0bTyNNOM real talk about if UChicago is too hard and if you will fit in https://youtu.be/ScJZB-u7w6c Timestamps: 00:00 physics failure + sellout 00:50 physics phd stats 02:36 initial uchicago physics reactions 03:30 quantification through code 04:44 computer science + benefits 07:36 data science is generalizable 07:56 pay 09:36 summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my channel - College Tips From the Almost Astrophysicist! I'm Priya and I'm here to help you get into college. I'm a University of Chicago grad with an Astrophysics degree that currently works as a Data Scientist and I want to break down the college application process and tackle all of the misconceptions about college for you! Let me know in the comments section down below if you have any video requests, or just want to say hi! :) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-l-520311145/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plingutla/