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Studying Help please -- Regarding good use of time during days off from college
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Testing I in studying and taking tests at university
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Other What to do as a research intern?
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Programs Theoretical Physics is only for maths graduates?
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What to learn to make Physics M.Sc more employable
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Programs Top Medical Physics Programs in Texas and Florida
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Self-Study QFT: Prerequisites for Feynman Diagrams, QED & More
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Studying Computational Skills for Theoretical Physics
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Other Using Calculator photos in my article?
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Other Got a C- (63-66%) In a MATH class. Should I retake it?
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Admissions How good do recommendation letters for Master's programs have to be?
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Programs Should I continue on with a physics major?
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Mechanical Engineering Problem sets for a problem member
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Is an Engineering Degree More Difficult Than a Math or Physics Degree?
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Admissions Applying for a PhD scholarship
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Studying Focus on in-depth understanding of the Maths behind Physics
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Aerospace Engineering Subfields -- Which ones should I focus on?
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Other Undergraduate studies and making or publishing papers
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Other Rebuilding Physics Knowledge: Tips for Returning to the Field after a Hiatus
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Studying Need some advice -- Studying oscillations before differential equations?
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What Are the Different Concentrations in Theoretical Physics?
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Studying Ready to start Calculus (I think), but unsure where to start
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Senior student publishing a first paper
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Mathematics Reviews and Exam Preps Playlist
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Looking for advice to improve my grades in my Senior year at university
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Other Effective Problem Solving: Balancing Necessary Literature with Time Management
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Classical Mechanics, MIT 8.01 -- Useful learning resource?
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Other Questions on quality of research
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Other Finding academic expertise in specific areas
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Courses How much CS as a physics major does one need?
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Admissions Did You Get Into SULI DOE Summer 2021?
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Courses What minor/major to combine with NucE?
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Programs PhD Theoretical Physics (study, application & all sorts of guidance)
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Has Anyone Heard Back from DoE CCI Summer 2021 Internships?
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Other Quantum Physics Career With Bachelor's Degree?
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Physics Grad School - Am I ready?
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Other Can I Take Online Classes with a Busy Schedule?
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Studying I making math problem solving fun (for me)
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Programs Is a Career in Biomathematics or Biostatistics Right for You?
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Self-teaching Mathematics -- advice please
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Admissions Advice for improving PhD application next year (UK)
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Advice for 35+ year old wanting a Physics PhD
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Programs Condensed Matter PhD Program Choice - Advice Needed
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Admissions Can a non-academic write a strong letter of recommendation for grad school?
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Studying How Can Connected Papers Revolutionize Your Academic Research?
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Studying Advice for succeeding in graduate school?
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Admissions Bachelors in physics to masters in applied math
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Undergrad research opportunities outside of university
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Preparing for a Physics Degree: The Role of Programming in High School
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Should we have a socialist grading system in colleges?
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What Are the Most Controversial Topics in Biology Today?
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Studying How Can I Change My Beliefs About Learning?
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How to improve my Pre-algebra skills?
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Are the Feynman lectures on physics good?
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Studying Advice for success in organic chemistry ....
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Other List some valuable online resources
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Efficient Study Tips for Physics, Math, and Engineering Subjects
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Admissions No Data Available on my "check status" page for SULI
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Will a low ranked masters hurt my PhD admissions?
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What should I do to understand special relativity?
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Programs Astrophysics or planetary science?
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Questions about my potential PhD advisor
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Studying Might need to take 5 courses one semester in second year physics/math
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Schools Can I Get a Computer Engineering Degree at 25?
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Admissions Are engineering PhDs easier to get into?
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Other How good are Phys. Review Journals?
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Which are fees more for, a Mres or MSc ?
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Drop out of PhD in fluid mechanics and switch to Mres in mathematical physics?
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Courses The right Curriculum for a Physics Master's Degree (Quantum Optics & Info)?
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Programs Quantum Computation and Information Master's Degree
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Studying How do you deal with weak background at the start of PhD?
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Studying Note taking advice please -- sometimes it seems mindless
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Advice for my first course in Discrete Signal Processing?
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Recommended mathematical courses for a Physics major
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Programs Help with Physics REU List for Sophomore Female Student
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Courses Electronics vs Telecom for Physics?
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Chances of Getting Into Grad School with a B-
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Studying I need a guide of topics to study maths
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Other Questions about physics and math unsolved problems
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How do I reference a photo taken from the assignment question?
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Other Interesting high-school STEM internships/camps/projects
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How to make the most of a gap year during the Covid-19 era?
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Admissions Applying for PhD with Low UG GPA and Gap Years
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Other How much does one's undergraduate field of research matter?
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Erasmus studentship at University of Warsaw
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What topics in a Physics degree don't appear in an Astrophysics degree?
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Schools Ryerson vs UofT Aerospace Engineering
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Other Maintaining psychological energy levels
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Programs Difficult Decision: MS Operations Research or Software Development?
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Testing Similar tests like the GRE for physics
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Admissions Should I enroll in college as a freshman or transfer as a junior?
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What can I offer to a professor for research?
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How to study Mathematics for Theoretical Physics
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Studying Scholars & Physicists: A Look into Their Approach & Use of Online Videos
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Schools Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering in Europe: Beyond the UK
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Schools Applied Physics MS Programs in New England
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How difficult is it to be accepted into grad school in Europe without a BSc?
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Schools Best universities to study Physics in the UK?
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Studying What Should Be My Correct View on Math and Physics?
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Background: computational condensed matter physics
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