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Should I Go With My Crazy Theories?

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What is it like to be a physicist? Career advice from physicists?

  • Nam/Bass
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Mathematical physics / physics graduate programs

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Is fluid dynamics a true physics subject?

  • MagnetoBLI
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Schools ADHD diagnosis in graduate physics and career options

  • Artus
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What are some creative extra credit ideas for Calculus 1?

  • tjgraz11
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The right mindset for an undergraduate physics student

  • EBENEZR
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Failing physics 102 midterm on electricity and magnetism

  • zephyrzephyr
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Cannot start Uni for 4 years what can I do to prepare?

  • KillJoy3
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Tutoring opportunity beneficial?

  • Mdhiggenz
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Schools Advice for courses for physics in high school.

  • hddnvariables
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Schools What universities worldwide offer nuclear engineering programs?

  • emhe
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Summer study abroad vs. engineering internship

  • Null_
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Should I drop C++ if my grade is low but class average is worse?

  • andryd9
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Schools Where to find physics PhD program statistics and requirements

  • HJ Farnsworth
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Which Engineering Discipline With Physics (Mechanical or Electrical)

  • elang
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Reckless Driving ticket - Say goodbye to gradschool plans?

  • cytochrome
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Mathematics used in optics and intro to modern physics

  • Levi Tate
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Testing Will physics grad schools penalize a pass/fail calc 3 proficiency exam?

  • WannabeNewton
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Is the field of high energy physics shrinking?

  • ktb
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What is the first topic I should learn

  • uperkurk
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Should I Switch from Maths to Physics at Manchester University?

  • 11thHeaven
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Preparation for interdisciplinary grad programs

  • jbrussell93
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Do you study on every day of the week?

  • annoyinggirl
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Schools What To Do When You Think You're Wasting Time and Money Applying to Grad School

  • d3nat
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Can ME PhD Admissions Transfer Applications to Master's Programs?

  • moogull
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Does math come naturally to you? or did you have to work at it

  • Niaboc67
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Is going to lecture a huge waste of time?

  • gravenewworld
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32yr old, 1st time student, school choices anxiety

  • fredelement
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Teachers, professors, instructors and students.

  • uperkurk
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Do you need calculus to learn pure mathematics?

  • TheKracken
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How to study maths quickly and efficiently?

  • QIsReluctant
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Can I post unsolved discrete math proofs without an attempt?

  • Bashyboy
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences? Bachelor of Engineering?

  • TheAbsoluTurk
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What Are My Options for Pursuing Physics While Working Full Time?

  • bleakside
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Chemistry project ideas for learning about atoms

  • Mohamad&Issa
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Sometimes I feel like a calculator

  • 5ymmetrica1
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Schools Physics program quality at Florida Atlantic University

  • SrVishi
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Classical works in physics for the autodidact

  • H2Bro
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Schools College drop out, Good choice educationally?

  • JonDrew
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Programs Should I pursue a math degree or switch to technical computer science?

  • redbluepurple
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Studying Is it OK to ask professor to use different textbook?

  • chill_factor
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Programs Career after PhD: How is the situation in Particle Physics compared to Condensed Mat?

  • sextupole
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Schools How to become a top physicist in college?

  • Kuhan
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B.S. in physics. Interested in biochemistry/genetics research

  • lambgyro
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Programs Research topics appropriate for a beginning mathematics major?

  • tinylights
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Do UK University Rankings Matter for Engineering Education?

  • mynick
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Programs Minor or Second major in physics

  • SoulReign
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Statistical Mechanics centers in Europe

  • ciscu
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Testing How to Study for a Classical Mechanics Exam?

  • Nano-Passion
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Why my test scores are so low despite feeling confident in the material

  • Fei Long
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Help with kinematics, dynamics and circular motion for senior year physics

  • ZeshShawn
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Choosing a school for upper div. physics - difficulty?

  • funkman
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Dont know what to do, not having fun with my current path

  • Protools
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Testing Physics GRE - optimum # of questions to attempt?

  • dipole
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Can I switch from EE to other fields?

  • Bipolarity
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What courses should a math major take?

  • SMA_01
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What can be done about unhelpful teaching in physics courses?

  • Carnivroar
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Courses Looking for opinion on which course to pursue

  • [d]-ky
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Seeking advice on Aerospace Engineering/CS

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Mathematics required for a physicist

  • F1225
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Courses Theoretical physics Graduate courses - is it all string theory?

  • notlobzil
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Can I Become a Physicist? A High School Student's Struggles

  • austim14
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Programs Should I pursue a medical physics Masters or PhD for clinical hospital work?

  • kbk5033
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Schools At what level should a high school graduate be at in terms of mathematics?

  • TheAbsoluTurk
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Programs BS Mathematics to Phd Quantum Mechanics?

  • AlephOne
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MS Medical Physics: Thesis or Non-thesis Option

  • Biophyz
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Anyone have experience working in/with Complex Systems?

  • H2Bro
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How Can I Improve My Math Skills as a University Freshman?

  • wlcgeek
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Applying to grad school while working in electronics design

  • Kholdstare
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How much money do Physicists make?

  • Silverbackman
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Programs AA vs. AS Degree: What's the Difference?

  • Tomorrow
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What else besides math should I study to prepare?

  • Tyrion101
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Schools How much does your PhD university count?

  • IRobot
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Schools I really writing college essays

  • blu3boy
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Courses Avg course load while doing research

  • deekin
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Courses Math Courses for Theoretical Physicist to be (Hopefully)

  • apamirRogue
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Programs What degrees are available related to Physics ?

  • lindloda
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Programs Does one commonly get a masters degree before a phd

  • saminator910
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Internship in fluid mechanics (Princeton, Brown, UCSD )

  • miragef1
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Programs Difference between astrophysics and physics undergraduate degree.

  • adiphysics
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What should I focus on to get admitted to a good masters program?

  • Tom83B
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Programs Secondary Major to Nuclear Engineering

  • NukeEng101
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Do I need to master chemistry for a physics degree?

  • DeepSpace9
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Schools Do physics grad schools offer tutoring for graduate classes?

  • cragar
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Admissions Not applying to X school because of e-mail responses?

  • Mépris
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How can i become a pure mathematician?

  • Clairut
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Is P/NP a Good Option for My Probability Class?

  • blaughli
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Best Strategies for Acing Your Math Test?

  • Mohamad&Issa
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Why does EE feel like the same problem over and over?

  • DrummingAtom
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Programs Not sure if I am up to a Maths degree

  • rockstarlive
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Struggling in E&M without differential equations background

  • leroyjenkens
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Registration fees for A levels as private candidate?

  • CrossboneSRB
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Programs Best technology diploma to take before engineering degree?

  • Sn0man
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