Abandoned Quote by John Pople
“I abandoned chemistry to concentrate on mathematics and physics. In 1942, I travelled to Cambridge to take the scholarship examination at Trinity College, received an award and entered the university in October 1943.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: “A Life in Chemistry”, 1992
He left chemistry for math and physics, earning a scholarship at Cambridge.
In simple terms: Switched fields to pursue passion in math and physics.
Follow your true academic interests.
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When to use this quote
- academic advising
- career counseling
- research funding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates a major discipline shift?
- How to mitigate risks when switching careers?
Changing fields can be risky and costly.