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How Many Physics Majors Take Formal Courses in Linear Algebra?
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Advice on Discovery: What Would You Do?
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Is this too much for a semester?
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E-Readers for Academic Reading: Pros and Cons?
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Is Switching from Math to Civil Engineering at a Higher Cost Worth It?
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What should I study to best learn probability theory?
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Become a Scientist: Reason and Philosophy for Biology
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Is Embry-Riddle University a Top Choice for Aerospace Engineering Students?
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Is Applied Theoretical Physics a Viable Field of Study?
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Courses Getting distrustful of my QM course
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Applying for REUs and Student Research Opportunities: A Resume Template
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Is This Sophomore Fall Schedule Packed with Programming and Technical Courses?
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Programs Courses for Theoretical Physics PhD
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An aspiring physicist seeks guidance
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Should I focus on dual enrollment or further my math major in senior year?
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Programs Physics: master's degree in Europe
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Study Plan for Physics Students: What to Study After Calculus III?
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Programs Mechanical Technology/Mech Engineering Degree
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Cal Poly SLO vs. Pomona vs. my sanity
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Schools What Math and Physics Textbooks Should I Use to Prepare for University?
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What are the Educational Requirements for Winning a Nobel Prize?
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Struggling with Basic Math: How to Overcome Embarrassment and Build Confidence
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I Want To Quit Medicine to study Physics
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Which Field of Math Requires the Least Geometry?
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Is Passive Reading Effective in Physics?
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Programs Seeking Advice After Making a Major Mistake: I Chose the Wrong Major
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Comparing Student Ability Across Schools
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Is Becoming a Professor in Engineering Easier Than in Pure Sciences?
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Programs Need advice with Astrophysics graduate degree
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Schools Chemist ISO Grad school advice: Applied physics? International vs. US?
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Getting a job with a MS in Engineering Technology
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Programs Are Older Grad Students and PhDs Successful in Physics Programs?
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Schools Choosing an adviser in graduate school
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Should SAT Scores Be Eliminated from College Admissions?
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Should I Switch from Physics to Economics for Financial Stability?
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Undergraduate physics competitions
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Studying Selling your books after the semester vs keeping them?
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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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Subliminal Learning While You Sleep & Other Inventive Learning Methods
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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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A stupid question but I have to ask it
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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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Easily distracted/short attention span?
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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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