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Pursuing what I enjoy or what I'm good at?
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Land Your Dream Job at CERN as a Physics Graduate
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Do I have a chance for Medical Physics?
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Study tips that are non conventional ?
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The upper division classes are not shown here, so wondering
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Future inspite of mediocre beginnings?
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Why is my physics education at Texas Tech University lacking in actual physics?
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Schools Can Biophysics and Medical Physics Graduate Students Take GR and QFT Courses?
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Schools Making a Grad School Decision - Advice Needed
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Tips for Self-Study? Calculus Prep & Advice
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Courses Sakurai as a first course in QM
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Which school for applied math?
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Should I take E&M and Mechanics at the same time
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Schools Why are US grads not awarded masters degrees after 4 years of college?
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Make these physics fields according to decreasing in job opportunities?
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Has anyone heard from DOE's SULI summer program?
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Studying Can Overstudying Lead to Burnout for Engineering Students?
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Trig and Calc-Based Physics. Which is easier?
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Programs How to Start a PhD - Tips from Current & Past PhD Students
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Exchange for math and physics undergrad Rice and UC Berkeley advice
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To Ph.D or not to Ph.D (in physics, that is)
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Choose Between Physics or Engineering?
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Teaching / Skipping chapters in a text
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No idea if I should take Physics?
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Should I take Cal I before taking physics?
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Programs Do I Need a Math Minor for Quantum Mechanics in Physics?
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Programs Difficulty With Major Need Insight
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Background for Gaussian Integers?
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Studying Is Studying or Doing Homework More Effective for Academic Success?
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Schools Re-neging Grad School Acceptance
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Is Chemistry 2 Essential for Physics Majors?
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Can Self-Study Lead to Success in Advanced Subjects Without Coursework?
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Great, I think I made a prof mad with my decision
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Schools University professors emailing back?
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Need some advice about graduate studies in nonlinear dynamics
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Is there a point where math becomes difficult for scientists?
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Studying Recommendation's for beginners books on physics
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Advice for 14-Year-Old Pursuing Physics After High School
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Which type of engineer should I be?
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What do I want to be when I grow up?
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Programs What can you do with a bachelor's degree in physics?
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Study skills across different topics/subjects
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Self-Study Plan: Advancing Math and Physics for a College Freshman
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Winning physics/math competitions
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Schools Can I Get to Grad School with a Four year BSc (Physics)
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Is it normal for a teacher to forget certain topics in physics?
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A career in Computer Engineering
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Physics Essay/Disertation - IB Extended Essay - ME
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How relevant is biophysics in biology?
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Schools North Carolina State University's Physics Program
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Schools Do the teachers at 4 year colleges usually give study guides for exams?
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Help With First Year Schedule - Physics Hons.
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Schools Which field should I choose for grad school - math or physics?
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Schools Do grad schools care about honor society memberships?
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Choosing Summer REU: UT Austin vs UC Davis
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Schools Choosing the appropriate college
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Researching in QFT without prior problem-solving experience: Is it possible?
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I want to be an Astrophysics professor
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Testing Did anyone here take the physics GRE today?
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Studying Studying a lot for math For hours?
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Can an engineer find success in a mathematics or physics PhD program?
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Calculus 1: Easier the Second Time Around? Opinions Wanted!
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Choosing the right professor to work with
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Schools Going from industry to grad school
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Does this professor sound unreliable?
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Programs Has anyone ever taken ME+Philosophy double major for Bachelor's degree?
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Courses Which of these two courses is most useful for engineering?
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Emailing grad students to ask about their experience?
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What is difference between ivy league school and non ivy league?
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Schools How many semesters did it take to finish at your 4 year college studying engineering
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Schools Importance of grad school being much different than undergrad
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General Engineering or Chemical?
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Schools I post available courses of two prospective schools, you help me examine them
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Probably getting a C in Calc 2. Can I still become a chemical engineer?
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How Can a Young Aspiring Physicist Get a Head Start?
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Do graduate students ever do web design for their graduate student departments?
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Courses How to study for technical courses
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The Benefits of Asking Questions in Technical Courses
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Schools Deciding on an REU - What looks best to grad schools?
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Advice: TA for Multivariable or Linear
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Help In Studies: Overcome Shortcomings in Academics for Engineering Students
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Asking Questions During Office Hours - Prof or TA?
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Need help on Ms Medical physics selection
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Efficient Study Methods for College Math: Tips & Advice
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How can I improve my problem-solving skills in physics?
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How important is Calculus for Pure Maths?
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Where Can I Publish My Theory of Everything If I'm Under 18?
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Should I Transfer? UT Austin vs. UT San Antonio
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Schools Will Community College Grades Affect Chances To Get To Medical School?
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Is there any branch of physics related to the brain, consciousness and the mind?
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How to get accepted at MIT/Physics? Help
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Testing Can Depression Qualify You for Exam Exemption? Expert Advice from a Fellow PF'er
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Studying Is Studying Engineering in Germany Worth It?
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Testing Recovering from a failed first exam
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Which MFE Program is the Better Choice: Cornell ORIE:FE or Baruch MFE?
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Self-Studying: Feedback Strategies for Students
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What Are the Best Books for Self-Studying Calculus?
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Linear algebra/Calc III before ODE?
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Category Theory: Intro Texts & Recommended Books
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How hard do I have to work to enroll MIT
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