Deep Space Obscurity

Astrophysicist Edward L. Wright's page is a useful source of source of knowledge and can be used to help understand cosmology better. Although I am a supporter of Quasi Steady State Cosmology, I've been reading his tutorials and found them rather good and convincing. You don't have to be a post-graduate student to get an idea of it, and that is the best part.

Here is the link to his Cosmology tutorials page :
Edward L. Wright Cosmology tutorial

Last year, I decided that it would be a better idea to drop out of the 'engineering' rat race and choose a stream more suitable and comfortable for my career choice. Being more interested in research than application of a particular science for the betterment of mankind, I thought getting myself a BSc degree would be a better idea. But, it turns out that even though I'm not having to slog my ass off 16 hours a day studying and completing assignment while getting Zero knowledge, I wasn't gaining much knowledge either. I was doomed to be in a college with Traditional teaching methods, outdated lab equipments, and a nearly defunct Astro club, which was the only thing I Actually found interesting.
Now, coming to the syllabus, the first year consisted of EVERYTHING we studied in 12th standard, except Mathematics was a little deeper, which I looked at positively at first, but then because the lecturers here believe in mugging things up from a badly printed book that doesn't aim to actually teach anything, it all went over my head. I would say something similar about Electronic Science, but the lecturers were actually good, so I can only blame myself. No complaints with Physics and Chemistry, but it was as if Electronic Science was shoved down my throat in the first year.
Passing the first year with below average results, I awaited the second year, expecting something interesting. Little did I know that its about to as be disappointing. All right, teach us about mathematical methods in Physics but if I really was interested in learning Instrumentation, I would have gone for engineering instead.
3rd year Physics syllabus supposedly consists of Astrophysics as well, so all I can do is wait for it. Till then, the only thing I can do is be disappointed about how much the syllabus sucks and having to learn things I'm not really interested in.

This is my first visit to the blog after months. I was suddenly reminded of it after seeing an issue of "Dimensions", which is an Astronomy newsletter (sort of) of the Astro Club in college. I intend to pick it up and write something about it over here.
I also intend to contribute to it because I feel I have been one lazy ass regarding my career lately. Its about time. Also, I desperately need to get myself a high-end reflector scope, which is one of my many far-fetched birthday present desires.