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I finished a 50 hr C++ course, what next?
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Studying How to self study Physics and Mathematics
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Sources to study computational materials science
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How did you (a non-English speaker) overcome the difficulties of studying Physics in English?
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I'm sick of research and I haven't even started my career yet lol
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An engineering degree is NOT easy...big reason for this
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Other Is A Master's in Physics Enough for Tenure Track Position?
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I need sources to learn about dynamic systems
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Other Choosing one's Master's thesis
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I'm interested in physics but have no idea what path to take (14 years old)
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Other Math Olympiad Advice Please (I will be 13 years old next year in 9th grade)
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Requesting Resources and Animations to understand Solid State Physics
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Studying Physics intrigues me but Math makes more sense. What to study?
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Studying Critique My Self-Study Schedule (Signal Processing & RF Electronics)
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Schools What are the best online physics courses?
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How deep does thermodynamics go? And how much would a chemist know?
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Studying Comparing Candidate Theories of Quantum Gravity
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Admissions Switching from grad quantitative psych to physics: is it possible?
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Schools I need help choosing my undergrad physics school please
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Optimal study schedule for physics and math major
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Programs Should I major in Physics & Astronomy or Physics & Math?
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Quantum Workforce Elements, Toolbox for QIS Programs at Universities
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Schools Can I still be competitive at a small school?
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Studying How Hard is a Master's in Physics at SJSU?
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Other Extra Year of Study for Graduate Physics Research: A Possibility?
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Other Do I need a physics degree to get into a physics graduate program?
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Programs My Story: Physics Undergraduate Struggling to Graduate on Time
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Admissions Applying for PhD despite very weak undergraduate GPA
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Programs What's a good way to integrate nursing into physics?
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I can't find a PhD in theoretical physics after 6 months of trying
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Programs PhD in pure Maths and... Physics
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How much statistical mechanics is enough for a physicist?
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Admissions Can I cancel a physics PhD visit day, after they've booked my flight?
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Programs In need of advice: How do I become a mathematician?
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Supplemental topics for precalculus
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Mechanics for High School Students: Building a Robotic Arm
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Schools University recommendation in California for online BS math degree
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Studying How many exercises should I do after each math lecture? (Calc 1/2)
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Advice: Doing grad school abroad and getting a masters instead of PhD
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Admissions Should I apply to Physics PhD programs?
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PhD Qualifying Exams -- Are they being phased out?
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Studying Is studying for 30 minutes then taking a break actually effective?
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Courses Navigating Two Math Classes and an Elective Simultaneously
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Studying How should I actually be studying during my undergrad physics course?
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Other Need to find a source for Difficult Math Problems to work for practice (Calc-2 level and above)
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SULI Rejection: Can I Resubmit With Unredacted Transcript?
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What are some pieces of advice for a struggling programming learner?
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Courses Becoming a Biomedical Engineer with a Bsc in Medical Physics
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I want to study physics and related maths, but I am confused....
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Study on ruled vs unruled paper?
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Should I skip labs/experiments for Mathematical Physics program?
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Testing Should I take the qual if I plan to leave?
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Which MSc to do after BSc physics if you love to code?
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Studying Reading "How to Prove It" right before taking Calculus I -- Question
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How to study chemistry as a wannabe inventor?
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Which topics are best to focus on in my spare time for engineering?
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Taking Math Notes: Tips & Techniques for Note Taking
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