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QuarkCharmer
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I am starting my third year of Phy. undergrad and have been looking over some resources to better prepare myself for grad school. In another thread "The_Duck" posted a link to a site where people have posted their GRE, GPA's, and research experience (and whatever else) and listed what schools accepted them. This has really got me thinking about research. I have essentially done nothing in terms of research, and aside from the obvious outlets (Undergrad Research Programs etc) I really have no idea how to go about setting myself up for this.
How important is the field of research you take? I really have no idea what specifically I hope to accomplish in physics, I essentially attend because I find the subject matter interesting. What sort of advice could you offer for someone looking for relevant research? I was originally thinking that I wanted to work in photonics/optics, but the more I learn about physics in general, the more I think I chose that topic based on convenience (A good school in my area). Now I am more open to the idea of traveling wherever, and I want to make sure that my CV is postured in such a way as to allow me many options.
How important is the field of research you take? I really have no idea what specifically I hope to accomplish in physics, I essentially attend because I find the subject matter interesting. What sort of advice could you offer for someone looking for relevant research? I was originally thinking that I wanted to work in photonics/optics, but the more I learn about physics in general, the more I think I chose that topic based on convenience (A good school in my area). Now I am more open to the idea of traveling wherever, and I want to make sure that my CV is postured in such a way as to allow me many options.