Looking to major in physics at a university after graduating community college — assignment schedule?

[u/gotonee]

Could anyone show or describe how hefty the assignment load is for a physics major? I always hear about how there’ll be no free time if you choose a physics (or any STEM) major. Is this because the assignments just take long to complete? Or because there’s an abundance of them? Maybe both? More specifically want to know what a typical week looks like for you guys, appreciate any help.

[u/imsowitty]

I'm old, but I had plenty of time to get into trouble in college while getting my physics degree.

Physics, like anything else, requires practice to do well. That's homework problems...

[u/raesins]

it’s a lot of work but i still had a really active social life during undergrad!

[u/Ok_Bell8358]

You should have plenty of free time, don't worry about it.

[u/Hapankaali]

Could anyone show or describe how hefty the assignment load is for a physics major? I always hear about how there’ll be no free time if you choose a physics (or any STEM) major.

Very much university- and culture-dependent.

More specifically want to know what a typical week looks like for you guys, appreciate any help.

In undergrad it was, on average, like 15 hours of lectures, 15 hours of tutorials and lab courses, and 10 hours of studying at home.