Physics or Engineering

So the decision I've been avoiding needs to be answered before the fall. I think it's a pretty common one. Since a kid I've always liked reading sci-fi and back in high school I've liked math and physics. I frequent various physics articles and read some books like Hawking's and the like. Also when I see a shuttle launch I think "that's awesome too". So, aerospace engineering or applied physics? What would be a min degree in both? I really don't like the idea of staying in school until I get a phd for basic research with physics, but will I be able to get some kind of money in the summers in between? I also heard aerospace is a lot more business/writing papers than research. CAD work kind of discourages me as well. I'm also interested more in rocket fuel than the structure and engineering of an actual rocket. Thoughts?

I'm getting fucking sick of these threads. ASK YOUR TEACHERS RETARD. So you want to be a physicist but you don't want to wait to get a PhD? Sounds to me like you want to have your cake and eat it too.
but will I be able to get some kind of money in the summers in between?
Maybe if you get a job like the rest of the world. Try waiting tables or painting houses. Shit work but decent money for a student.
What would be a min degree in both?
How the fuck should I know. Depends on your college. Eat a dick OP.

I second >>2's opinion.

I switched from EE -> physics in 3rd yr of undergrad, so you probably don't need to worry about it so early (you don't sound like you started undergrad yet).

read some books like Hawking's and the like
lolwut, as if that teaches you about Riemann curvature, Polyakov action, and Poisson brackets?

I'm also interested more in rocket fuel than the structure and engineering of an actual rocket
chemical engineering?

I frequent various physics articles
I hope you know popular science magazines != physics articles. Real physics articles are impossible for people without a real university education.

ITT everyone hates OP

How difficult would a double major in electrical engineering and physics with a materials specialty be? Many classes overlap, so time really isn't an issue.

I'm going through the same thing, OP.  I reckon a lot of people with the drive to go into these fields have the same problem.  To chase theories, or stay more grounded (+ a paycheck)?

no one cares about what you did in school, relax