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Beginner's Guide to Learning Physics: Tips and Resources from Nicks
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Help! Tests are Hell: Overcoming Calculation Errors & Anxiety
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Is Switching from Engineering to Physics Worth It? A Personal Perspective
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Is real analysis really that hard?
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Is it possible to love math and hate physics?
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What studies are necessary to become a research scientist at NASA?
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Math Suggestion for EE Student - Sandy
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Why Are Engineers Viewed as Less Intelligent Than Physics & Math Majors?
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Struggling in Physics 1? Learn the Best Study Strategies for Success Now!
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I'm Older Than Most Grad Students: Should I Join In?
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Prerequisites for graduate complex analysis?
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Go straight to calc based or finish non calc
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My Dream to Study Physics at ANU
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Programs CS+physics double major doable in 4 to 5 years?
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What math is needed in Electrical Engineer
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Schools High school research: am I lame?
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Should I Transfer or Aim High for Nuclear Engineering?
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Learning to Study 101: Tips for College Success
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GPA for Tuition Waiver: Electrical Engineering, Power Specialization
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Combining thermo and mechanical design
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Programs Majors for Ethnology Anthropology: Junior Year HS Prep
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Is it a good idea to repeat low first year classes to boost your overall GPA?
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Reach Career Goals in Ethology Anthropology (Junior Year of HS)
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ODE's, Calc III, OrganicChem, PhysicsII in the same semester?
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When your tests are always on the same day
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Math professors thoughts on pure vs applied
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Schools Planning on transferring schools, which classes to take for prep?
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Programs How are you supposed to know what to major in?
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Dealing with a physics class where you essentially have to teach yourself.
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What area of physics should I go into?
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Failed Tests, GPA of 3.6, and Recovering From Last Semester: My Story
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Programs CS Major + Physics Minor useful?
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Programs Choosing PhD Group + more (Astrophysics, UK)
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Programs Application procedure for PhDs (UK)
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Schools Can I take Abstract Algebra as a High School Student?
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To which journal should I submit?
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Courses Does Physics course teach basic computing skills?
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Choosing the Best Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School
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Math Problem Solving: How Much Is Enough?
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This is just a quick question about Calculus class
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How hard does this test look to you?
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Schools Safety grad school for experimental particle physics
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Is Dispersing the Workload More Beneficial in EE?
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Is Dropping Language Senior Year Harmful for College Admissions?
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Approximate Coursework Time at MIT for Transfer Student?
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Navigating my Senior Year: Surviving Engineering Mechanics
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Programs What are the best options for obtaining a second bachelor's degree in physics?
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Schools Best university for UG degree in physics with low fees and low cost of living
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Schools Can I get into university to study physics, if I get bad grades in languages?
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Brushing up on undergrad, preparing for Master's
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I have no grades. I want to learn physics? am I too late at 18 to learn now?
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Concerned that engineering might be cold and indifferent?
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What it takes to get into M.S. program in MIT
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Self-Taught Physics for High School Sophomore
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Self-Taught Physics: Recommendations for Intermediate Classical Physics
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Carleton, McMaster, Toronto univeristy
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Interested in doing thesis in subject not directly being researched at school
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How to get involved in undergraduate research?
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Struggling in Programming Class? Need Help Improving Quiz Scores?
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Should I Graduate Early or Stay a 4th Year as an Astrophysics Undergrad?
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I made a mistake on Professor's Name, what should I do?
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Conquering Group Labs: Tips for Success at University | My Experience and Advice
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Topic for physics undergraduate research
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Courses Taking a graduate course in Algebraic Topology or not?
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What are the less challenging/competitive sub-fields of physics to get into?
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High School Physics Subjects in the USA
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How important is it for a physicist have an understanding of analysis?
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Schools Undergrad college admissions - are they as ridiculous as they seem?
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My Struggles With Dual Degrees & Premed: Seeking Advice
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Programs EE student thinking about changing major
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Schools What Are the Career Prospects for Physics PhDs from Non-Ivy League Schools?
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E-Learning: Engineering Degree Online - Advice Welcome!
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How to increase interest in ASME
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2 weeks into 1st year, I feel so lost - questioning if academia is even for me
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International Student - chances of getting accepted?
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Is Joining the Airforce After Graduation a Good Move for My Engineering Career?
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Schools Top Astrophysics Universities on the West Coast: A Family-Friendly Guide
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Average engineering School and High GPA or Top Engineering School and lower GPA
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Programs Pure math major + music minor = no merit?
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Learning Physics: How to Improve AP Physics B Grade
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Schools Challenges for EU Students Pursuing HEP Studies in the UK
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Programs Should I Major in Mathematics or Engineering?
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Courses Master's in engineering: coursework or thesis?
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Applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or both
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REU program for math+physics freshmen
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What to Do if Failing a Pass/NoPass Class?
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Joint MBA/MA Chemistry: Advantages for Chemists
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How much Maths does one need in Particle Physics?
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Which programming language is best for computational physics?
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What are my chances of getting accepted?
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Programs I don't think I like Circuits and I'm an EE major
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Civil vs Mechanical Engineering - Structural
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Programs What degree should I get to study complexity?
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I want to learn Physics but I'm 31
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A confused international undergraduate applicant - .
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UofT for Physics Is it really that bad?
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What background is needed for research in quantum computing?
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Admissions Getting Into MIT to the Application Process
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Programs Should I continue whith physics or change majors?
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I might have stumbled on something. I don't know where to go.
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