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Programs Should I go against my PhD supervisor and do what I want?
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How many integration techniques are worth knowing?
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Courses Is this course schedule too rigorous?
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Should You Join Undergraduate Research in Freshman or Sophomore Year?
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C++ or verilog or random process ?
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I've finally hit a wall with math
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How much does the general GRE matter? The subject test?
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Will a letter of rec from a professor with poor English reflect badly on me?
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Schools Importance of [reputation of] Graduate School
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When to ask professors about undergrad summer research opportunities
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I joined is because I want to educate myself
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Physics with rigorous math - need advice
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Programs Applying to Universities for Astrophysics and Particle Physics
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Programs Choosing UK undergraduate physics degree
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Please give some help for studyng further
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What should I be doing in the summer in between HS years?
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Out of school for years, but now
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Testing Exam Failure: Coping with Setbacks and Learning from Mistakes
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Programs Can a Pure Math undergrad get into an Applied Math PhD program?
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How man of you preread for a math class? All members welcome, mods,
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Schools I am bored in high school. What should I do?
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How could one learn modern physics?
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I need advice as to what math topic to study next
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Programs How could I get Bachelor degree in physics?
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Schools How important is a senior thesis for graduate school applications?
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Engineer wants to self learn undergrad physics
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Which is Better for You: Experimental or Theoretical Physicist?
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Master's Programs in Physics: Finding Financial Support
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How Should I Choose Between IIT JEE and KVPY for IISc or IISER?
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Schools Highschool Physics VS University Physics
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Is a Second Bachelor's in Physics Worth Pursuing for a Career in Cosmology?
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Is a graphics calculator necessary anymore?
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Where can I find entry level books for learning math and physics?
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Most useful physics elective for geophysics?
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What kind of engineers work on creating tangible and valuable products?
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Can Self-Taught Math Boost My BS in Math Preparation?
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Navigating the Challenges of a Mechanical Engineering Degree
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Considering enrolling in mechanics
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Programs Can I PhD in astronomy with an electronics engg degree?
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Is Elementary Particles important for research in Solid State?
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What are the most time-consuming subjects in college?
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Need Guidance for Physics Major at University
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Is Self-Teaching Calculus Possible and Effective?
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Schools Should I take Vector Calculus before General University Physics?
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Programs Integrated Degrees - Are they worth it?
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Route from physics to pure maths?
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What degree do I need to work with space probes?
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Had to quit my masters last year,but want to finish it now
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Programs Is a Background in Materials Science Essential for a PhD in Nuclear Materials?
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Preparing for QFT: Best Way to Approach Non-Physics Student's Thesis
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What Are the Best Summer Research Opportunities for a Physics Student?
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Physics vs physics with astronomy.
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Programs Will I get Adv. entry into Maths degree with Computer Games Design degree?
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MHB How Do Undergrad and Grad School Experiences Compare?
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What Are the Best Career Options After Physics Grad School?
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Too late to pursue math and science as an academic failure?
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Courses Math Methods for Physicists: Course Topics
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Underemployed Liberal Arts Grad Thinking About Going Back for Engineering/Math.
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Have you heard of the Budapest Mathematics Semester?
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Programs Doing another masters degree after having a masters degree
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Courses Currently taking graduate course as an Undergraduate
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Is it Worth Repeating Undergrad for a Better GPA and Top Grad School Acceptance?
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Mechanics: Is it Possible to Make a B/A w/o Experience?
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Hofstra Graduate Medical Physics Program
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Help me regain my thirst for knowledge
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Physics for Fun: Particle Physics, Dark Matter, Energy, & String Theory
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Courses How would you rank these math courses in terms of difficulty?
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Undergraduate mathematics for an engineer
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What Are Engaging Physics Topics for a Nuclear Medicine Directed Study?
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Courses Are Math Courses Derailing My Chemistry Major Dreams?
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Programs Should I Go for Dual Math/Engineering Degrees?
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You grad students should work 80-100 hours per week, and enjoy it.
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Schools Is math graduate school too competitive?
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Which Class Should I Take: Partial Differential Equations or Electromagnetism?
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So how good are you, really? (day to day math/physics ability)
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Does anyone have any experience on getting published?
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Programs Will my math major keep me out of engineering REU's?
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Where Can I Find Crystal Structures of Pure Elements?
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Courses How does an advanced math course differ from calculus 1-3?
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Should I Go With My Crazy Theories?
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Is a Career in Physics Right for You? Insights from Real Physicists
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Mathematical physics / physics graduate programs
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Is fluid dynamics a true physics subject?
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Schools ADHD & Physics: Finding a Career Path
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What are some creative extra credit ideas for Calculus 1?
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The right mindset for an undergraduate physics student
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Help-Midterms [Electricity and Magnitism]
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Cannot start Uni for 4 years what can I do to prepare?
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Tutoring opportunity beneficial?
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Schools Advice for courses for physics in high school.
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Schools What universities worldwide offer nuclear engineering programs?
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Summer study abroad vs. engineering internship
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Help! C++ Struggles: My First Programming Class
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Schools Researching PhD Programs: guides & info
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Which Engineering Discipline With Physics (Mechanical or Electrical)
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Reckless Driving ticket - Say goodbye to gradschool plans?
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What are the chances of me being able to do research and how can I improve them?
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Mathematics used in optics and intro to modern physics
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Testing Question about testing out of classes
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Is the field of high energy physics shrinking?
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