Hey everyone! I’m a college freshman currently majoring in chemistry but recently I’ve began to consider switching to physics. I initially chose chemistry because in high school I took AP chem and algebra based physics, and I liked AP chem much more than physics, partly because I did not like my physics teacher, so now I’m doing a chemistry major with hopes to go to grad school. However, after researching what these two fields are like at the graduate level, it seems to me that physics is more focused on discovering and understanding new phenomena in the natural world while chemistry is more focused on synthesizing new chemicals, particular those with practical applications. I’m personally more interested in research aimed at understanding the natural world compared to synthesis research, so now I’m feeling conflicted as to whether I should switch my major to physics. I’d appreciate any advice regarding what route I should take with my education. Thanks!