<p>Perhaps I can focus on music my freshman year at ISU, take a few summer classes at my local community college, and then just pick up a physics-heavy schedule once I transfer. Again, ISU wasn’t my first choice, lol.</p>
<p>But I’ve been looking into acoustic(al) physics and engineering. Apparently I’d only be really profitable in big cities like New York City or Los Angeles because that’s where all the records and movies are made (exactly where I don’t want to go). The analysis and design of music/concert halls, religious venues, and determining psychological factors and quantitative measurements like reverberation time in order to get the design right just doesn’t sound appealing. In that case I was recommended something along the lines of music production.</p>
<p>Here’s a quote from a friend of mine that I agree with for the most part:</p>
<p>“A minor in music is beneficial for a physical scientist because it opens the other side of his brain (my exact sentiments). An employer sees a music minor and figures “This guy is not a stuffed shirt nerd and can deal well in a group environment (I question this, but I see his point, at the least).” Also, music is usable around the world. It offers an opportunity to advance your teamwork skills.”</p>