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Has anybody considered going to medical school?

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Programs Self-Study After Degree: Physics Exploration Tips

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Schools Why would you want to go to a big college/uni for undegrad?

  • Mépris
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Which SUNY schools are best for transferring to for a Ph.D in Physics?

  • aglo6509
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Programs If you're a math major who's gonna do co-op, what jobs do you get?

  • kramer733
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Schools Preparing for First Year of Grad School in Math: Tips and Expectations

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Programs Do you agree that B.A. programs for the same degree tend to vary by school alot

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Conflicted Dreams: A Dental Student's Story

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How to get help with theoretical physics?

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Schools Grad school application process (math)

  • afkguy
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Schools Yale University's special relativity lectures

  • iyasq8
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Considering engineering as a back-up, but

  • Edin_Dzeko
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Masters Programs: Inorganic Chemistry Requirements

  • CarbonWater
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Post your Winter and Spring 2011 schedules here

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Programs Is Choosing a PhD Topic Crucial for Future Opportunities?

  • gol3tron
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Classical Mechanics: Textbook Recs & Study Tips

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I'm interested in learning about Quantum Mechanics

  • Rcoop
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Programs Funded masters (on the way to phd) ?

  • mxbob468
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Question about Balseiro Institute

  • Anymodal
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Is UCSC a Good Choice for Physics Undergraduates?

  • ohnoesawolf
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Should I Specialize in Astrophysics During My Bachelor's?

  • kraphysics
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Is Using Complex Numbers Necessary for Understanding Quantum Mechanics?

  • guillefix
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UW-Madison Student: Oceanography Advice for UC-San Diego

  • NewInquirer
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Can I Afford to Live on My Own During the Summer as a Student Scientist?

  • flyingpig
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Programs Resume for Physics Majors (Undergraduate)

  • Ashuron
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The difference between precalculus and trigonometry?

  • Jurrasic
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Is ommiting precalc and geomtry good for a school to be doing?

  • Jurrasic
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Schools How are my chances for graduate school in math?

  • alligatorman
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Schools Transcript vs Research - grad school admissions

  • tachyon4
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Schools Tutoring/grading on grad school app

  • tachyon4
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Questions Regarding Chemical Engineering

  • ceran
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Programs Engineering physics w/ comp. sci minor or bs physics

  • batesra
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First year CV advice (target: general relativity)

  • YangMills
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Should I put off my studies until the child-raising years are over?

  • sari
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Navigating Social Interactions as an INTJ Engineering Major

  • Null_
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Is There a Demand for Educational Gaming in Today's Market?

  • TeslaG
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Programs PhD in Singapore: Eligibility, Selection Criteria & Qualifications

  • srivi
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What's the Process for Publishing Scientific Papers?

  • John37309
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Are Engineering Professors Conducting Research and How Can I Get Involved?

  • Angry Citizen
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Is it wise to study both physics and engineering?

  • Jarfi
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Dealing with Test Anxiety in Graduate Physics Programs

  • Geezer
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Electromagnetism learning problem

  • yemh
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Schools Physics summer programs for high school students?

  • glen37
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Life after Differential Equations

  • alech4466
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Schools How to get into colleges abroad?

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Slow Learner? Struggling to Learn Physics Concepts

  • kraphysics
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Schools Taking a Year Off Before Graduate School (Math)

  • klackity
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Programs Suggestions for major in mathematics and minor in physics.

  • Coleton112
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Schools Who sends more students to prestigious US grad schools?

  • nobelium102
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Physics Articles and their Voice (grammatical)

  • Hepth
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Schools Comparing M.S. Programs in Physics: SUNY Buffalo vs. RIT Astrophysical Sciences

  • mathGuy__
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Schools Putnam Exam: Is it Worth it for Undergrads to Focus on Grad School Apps?

  • Anonymous217
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Schools Which UC School Is Best for Theoretical Physics?

  • khemist
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Finding the balance:Grades vs Research Experience

  • madshiver
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My life hasn't exactly gone as planned.

  • Physics_UG
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What's the difference between theoretical and computational physics?

  • Frion
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Berkeley or UCSB for Undergraduate physics?

  • gizzard
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Schools Incoming Freshman in CS Major Needs Help With Graduate School

  • avalanche72
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What is good way to prepare for graduate Electromagnetism

  • haplo
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In what order to take these math classes

  • Jurrasic
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Nuclear Engineering Tuition Costs?

  • Legendofdeep
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I am learning in french and the topic is DEMARRAGE DES MOTEURS in

  • evra
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Physics 1 with Calculus: Pre-reqs and Advice

  • leroyjenkens
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What is Interior Design and How Can I Learn More?

  • marcus77
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Studying Studying Abroad: Benefits & Challenges for Engineers

  • Cynix
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Courses What Course Covers Hyperbolic Functions and Detailed Parametric/Polar Curves?

  • flyingpig
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Is Taking 9 Classes in One Semester Realistic?

  • Hurin
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Programs Where to go for an exchange? Physics Major

  • Ashuron
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Need help figuring out my future (keep doing physics?)

  • randomperson8
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How to win over a prof you want to work with

  • bjnartowt
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Theoretical physics route (cambridge math3?)

  • perniciousnc
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Other useful computational tools for physics and math?

  • oddball_matt
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Studying How much time should I spend studying?

  • Learnphysics
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Transfer Students and Research Opportunities

  • Elwin.Martin
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Advice regarding first research paper

  • bahal2
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What should I do? Placement, Field questions.

  • Whispered
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Physics or EE for Expirimental research?

  • SuicideSteve
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Learning Programming for Physics Research in Grad School

  • creepypasta13
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Analysis vs Algebra: Math Major Career Benefits

  • SMA_01
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The right/logical approach toward Education?

  • hereandnow672
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Schools Maximizing Grad School Preparation: The Importance of Research in Physics

  • QuarkCharmer
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Studying for Math Class: What Do They Mean?

  • Jurrasic
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Issues with graduating in the fall

  • Monocles
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Promoting Scientific Thinking in Schools: A Solution to Pseudoscience?

  • AlexChandler
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Electrodynamics Causing me to loose interest in physics

  • QuantumJG
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Studying Pursuing Astronomy with Dyscalculia: Advice Needed

  • zeitxgeist
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Schools Failed Engineering Admissions: How to Stay on Track for a EE Degree?

  • DrummingAtom
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What course did you or do you typically learn about mathematical

  • MathWarrior
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Differential Equations or Linear Algebra?

  • Kidphysics
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Programs Reforming Higher Education: Is It Time to Move to Industry?

  • WiFO215
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Programs Do Physics Majors Have Lower Ave. GPA than other Science Majors?

  • Stochastic13
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3 Math and 3 Physics Classes in the same semester?

  • ahsanxr
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Is a Diploma in Cosmology the Right Path for an Aspiring Astronomer?

  • whyonlyme
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Schools Where am I going to graduate school?

  • capandbells
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Prerequisites of Quantum Mechanics

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How Can MechEng Undergrads Best Prepare for MatSci Grad Programs?

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How can I effectively prepare for a career in physics as a high school student?

  • Poseidon Cow
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Programs How much does non-major GPA matter?

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