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Programs Which Degree is Best for Aspiring Theoretical Physicists: Math or Physics?
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Programs Which degree for Quantum Computing?
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Are globecampus.ca rankings reliable?
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Programs Navigating Cambridge Programs & Scholarships as an American Physics Student
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Situation for Applied Physicists in Industry?
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What to do when you're frustrated?
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Year 10 Work Exp: Questions for University Placement
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Is Freshman Physics Too Difficult for Non-Calculus Students?
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Courses Which of these courses should I drop?
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Schools List of schools based on undergraduate research?
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Programs Kinda stressed over a major to pick
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Need help finding a school for aerospace and astronautical engineering
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Admissions Applying for Medical Physics Phd
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Considering changing from Maths and Physics to Computer Science
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Tips for Advancing in Math, Physics, and Chemistry Without an Associates Degree
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How do you study Organic Chemistry?
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Publishing in High Energy Physics ?
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Are High School Students Exploring Advanced Topics on Their Own?
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Testing Is the SAT Math an Accurate Predictor of Engineering and Physics Success?
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Schools How to be attractive to physics grad schools
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Programs Geophysics and Optoelectronics majors
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Advice for starting out in research
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Physics on its own or a Joint Honours of Physics + Computer Science
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Programs Graduating with 2 B.S. Degrees: Physics or Engineering?
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Advice on Math Subjects for Undergrad & Grad Studies
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Programs Is it bad to have bad grades in required courses not pertaining to your major?
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Programs Unique PhD/Thesis Opportunity - Not Sure How to Approach
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Programs Double major in Math/Physics - possible? Interesting?
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Can chemical engineers work in aerospace?
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Do Physics Grad programs fly you out for interviews?
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Schools What major to choose in college?
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What is the best way to learn basic multiplication tables?
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Should I reconsider my study of physics
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I got a B+ in Calculus 1, should I reconsider being a mathematician?
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Is Joining Upsilon Phi Epsilon Honor Society Worthwhile?
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I may have to get 2Ws in non-core classes.
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Completely new to Mathematics - I am an anxious learner
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Programs Considering changing majors from physics to computer science
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Quitting Physics: Is it Time to Move On?
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What Does the Future Hold for Optics and Photonics?
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Need Some Honest Feedback On late Bloomers.
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Astrophysics and the Private Sector
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Courses Two courses at the same time? (Uk)
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Mathematics to Understand other Fields of Science
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Whether to join winter/summer programs?
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What fields of math progress the most continuously ?
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Financial problems for an international student
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I want to learn more programming. Fun method a la physics forum?
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DAMTP MASt at Cambridge: A Student's Perspective
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Experimental Physicist: Is Learning General Relativity Necessary?
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After taking Diffy Q I feel like my math intuition has gone way down
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Proofing Linear Algebra: Tips, Advice and Pointers
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Schools Graduate school personal statement- how specific about field of interest?
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Schools Internship opportunities for summer between undergrad and grad school
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Programming for research physics
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How to keep a hand in physics after leaving
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Programs Decided on math major but I don't have good study skills
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Schools University of PA - worth the cost?
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Schools Is graduate School Supposed to be This Easy
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Engineering Fields Close to Physics: Engineering Physics & Photonics
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Programs Starting PhD in US Universities at 27 - Is it Too Late?
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Programs Really behind in my degree. Looking for advice and/or comments
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Schools Debunking the Myth: The Real Story Behind Bigfoot
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Should I pursue MEng or should I start working?
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Courses Summer courses in Europe for undergraduates (chemistry/physics)
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Need exercises to accompany Khan academy
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Schools College Physics - Intro Physics for majors
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Math Minor Course Selection for EE/CompE Major
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Courses Need help to know the prerequisites of these graduate-level courses
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Physics Undergrad to P Chem Gradute/Career?
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Am I ready to take Real Analysis 1?
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Does Having a Relationship in College Impact Academic Performance?
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How can I improve my performance in Physics II?
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Know of a field that combines EM, fluid mech and stochastic processes?
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Nuclear Engineering: Physics vs Engineer
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More math for electrical engineering student
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Admissions Personal Chances at Grad Admission
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Is it really a bad idea to do a Masters before doing graduate in the U.S?
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Introduction to digital logic design Video Lectures
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Studying Preparing for a Physics Exam: Tips and Tricks from Experienced Students
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Learning Calculus: What's the Right Order?
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Programs Do I have to know calculus before majoring in Astrophysics?
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New to studing physics and scared of math
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Schools Chapman University: Taking General Physics I Without Ever Having Taken Calculus
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Statement of purpose and crummy senior year
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How are Banach and Hilbert spaces applied in quantum mechanics?
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What are the best paths to grad school for a math and economics graduate?
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Considering withdrawing from Complex Analysis
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Programs Where should I apply? PhD in Applied Mathematics
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Switching research groups without burning bridges?
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Doubts about Computer Engineering
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Programs Physics major wondering what to specialize in
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Schools Pro's and con's of Comunity college first?
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Applied Mathematics or Mathematics ?
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Help with education decisions (I'm 13)
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Can I Pursue a PhD in Theoretical Physics with a Master's in Applied Physics?
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Programs Should I Switch to Physics from Chemical Engineering at NTNU?
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Programs Can I Get a PHD While Working Full Time?
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Undergrad requirements for Medical Physics
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Upper Division Preparation - Transfer Student
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