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What is the first topic I should learn
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Should I Switch from Maths to Physics at Manchester University?
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Preparation for interdisciplinary grad programs
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Do you study on every day of the week?
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Schools What To Do When You Think You're Wasting Time and Money Applying to Grad School
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Can ME PhD Admissions Transfer Applications to Master's Programs?
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Can someone give me a basic calculus problem then break it down and solve it?
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Does math come naturally to you? or did you have to work at it
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Is going to lecture a huge waste of time?
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32yr old, 1st time student, school choices anxiety
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Teachers, professors, instructors and students.
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Will Withdrawals Affect My Chances of Getting into Grad School for Math?
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Do you need calculus to learn pure mathematics?
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How to study maths quickly and efficiently?
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Discrete Math Course: Conveying Material & Textbook Prep
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Meeting Computer Science Department Requirements: GPA and Retaking Courses
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences? Bachelor of Engineering?
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What Are My Options for Pursuing Physics While Working Full Time?
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What Creative Chemistry Project Ideas Can Help Explore Atoms?
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Sometimes I feel like a calculator
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Chances of Getting into PhD Program in Comp. Physics: 3.5 GPA, Top 20 LAC
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Schools Question about Florida Atlantic University.
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Classical works in physics for the autodidact
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Schools College drop out, Good choice educationally?
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Programs Another should-i-be-a-math major thread
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Studying Is it OK to ask professor to use different textbook?
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Programs Career after PhD: How is the situation in Particle Physics compared to Condensed Mat?
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Schools How to become a top physicist in college?
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B.S. in physics. Interested in biochemistry/genetics research
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Programs Research topics appropriate for a beginning mathematics major?
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Do UK University Rankings Matter for Engineering Education?
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Programs Minor or Second major in physics
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Statistical Mechanics centers in Europe
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Testing How to Study for a Classical Mechanics Exam?
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Struggling with Academic Confidence: My Story
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I need a lot of help with Kinematics and Dynamics so forces and motion
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Choosing a school for upper div. physics - difficulty?
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Dont know what to do, not having fun with my current path
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Testing Physics GRE - optimum # of questions to attempt?
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Can I switch from EE to other fields?
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How Can I Overcome the Challenges of Applying for a Ph.D Program in Physics?
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What courses should a math major take?
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What can be done about unhelpful teaching in physics courses?
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Courses Looking for opinion on which course to pursue
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Seeking advice on Aerospace Engineering/CS
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Mathematics required for a physicist
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Courses Theoretical physics Graduate courses - is it all string theory?
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Can I Become a Physicist? A High School Student's Struggles
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Programs Medical Physics: Masters or PhD?
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Schools At what level should a high school graduate be at in terms of mathematics?
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Programs BS Mathematics to Phd Quantum Mechanics?
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MS Medical Physics: Thesis or Non-thesis Option
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Anyone have experience working in/with Complex Systems?
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How Can I Improve My Math Skills as a University Freshman?
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Returning to Academia: Tips for Applying to Grad School and Leaving Your Job
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How much money do Physicists make?
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Programs AA vs. AS Degree: What's the Difference?
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What else besides math should I study to prepare?
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Schools How much does your PhD university count?
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Schools I really writing college essays
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Courses Avg course load while doing research
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Courses Math Courses for Theoretical Physicist to be (Hopefully)
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Programs What degrees are available related to Physics ?
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Programs Does one commonly get a masters degree before a phd
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Internship in fluid mechanics (Princeton, Brown, UCSD )
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Programs Difference between astrophysics and physics undergraduate degree.
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What should I focus on to get admitted to a good masters program?
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Programs Secondary Major to Nuclear Engineering
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Chemistry's Role in Physics: How Much Knowledge is Required?
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Schools Question about physics grad school.
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Admissions Not applying to X school because of e-mail responses?
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How can i become a pure mathematician?
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Is P/NP a Good Option for My Probability Class?
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Best Strategies for Acing Your Math Test?
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Why does EE feel like the same problem over and over?
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Programs Not sure if I am up to a Maths degree
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E&M Prerequisites: Calc 3 & Physics 2
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Registration fees for A levels as private candidate?
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Programs Best technology diploma to take before engineering degree?
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Programs UK PhD Advice: How To Pursue a PhD with a 2:2 BSc
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Where to post: Statement of Purpose | I need feedback
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Importance of these math classes
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Physical Chemistry without Previous Chem Experience
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I choosing an extra class for next semester.
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Mr. Gorbachev, build up that resume
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Learning Materials for Speech, Music, and Acoustics Research
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Courses Upper divsion undergrad course in geometry?
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Courses Questions About Taking 12 Hours of Math Courses Next Semester
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Programs Is it beneficial to have joint advisors in a PhD program?
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Admissions Chances of admission into MIT, Harvard and Penn
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Studying Tips for Approaching Physics as a Math Student
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Math Publications for an undergraduate?
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Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at the same time
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Schools Chance me for graduate school please
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Studying My Study Plan for Physics: 17 Years Old from South Africa
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Courses Uni course- Biophysical Chemistry, or Physical chemistry
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Schools What do chemical engineers build in college?
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Should I Be Ashamed of My Physics Grade?
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Programs Best courses to major in if I lean towards theoretical physics as a career goal?
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Do you have free time on school days?
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