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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?

  • brettdz1
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Study skills across different topics/subjects

  • dorkymichelle
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Self-Study Plan: Advancing Math and Physics for a College Freshman

  • MetalManuel
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Winning physics/math competitions

  • Hioj
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Schools Can I Get to Grad School with a Four year BSc (Physics)

  • latitude
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Is it normal for a teacher to forget certain topics in physics?

  • JDude13
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A career in Computer Engineering

  • unilliterate
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Physics Essay/Disertation - IB Extended Essay - ME

  • philip02
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How relevant is biophysics in biology?

  • dighn
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Schools North Carolina State University's Physics Program

  • Cloudtail
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Schools Do the teachers at 4 year colleges usually give study guides for exams?

  • land_of_ice
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First year physics honours schedule at University of Alberta

  • Oriako
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Schools Which field should I choose for grad school - math or physics?

  • dww
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Schools Do grad schools care about honor society memberships?

  • Jack21222
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Choosing Summer REU: UT Austin vs UC Davis

  • morenogabr
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Schools Choosing the appropriate college

  • Hioj
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Can I do QFT research without solving problems first?

  • med17k
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I want to be an Astrophysics professor

  • TJG
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Easily distracted/short attention span?

  • kraphysics
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Testing Did anyone here take the physics GRE today?

  • leright
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Studying Studying a lot for math For hours?

  • CrossFit415
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Can an engineer find success in a mathematics or physics PhD program?

  • HaroldPike
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Calculus 1: Easier the Second Time Around? Opinions Wanted!

  • Jurrasic
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Choosing the right professor to work with

  • mrund3rd09
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Schools Going from industry to grad school

  • NanjoeBot
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Does this professor sound unreliable?

  • creepypasta13
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Programs Has anyone ever taken ME+Philosophy double major for Bachelor's degree?

  • l-1j-cho
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Courses Which of these two courses is most useful for engineering?

  • mcdowellmg
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Emailing grad students to ask about their experience?

  • creepypasta13
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What is difference between ivy league school and non ivy league?

  • bjnartowt
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Schools How many semesters did it take to finish at your 4 year college studying engineering

  • land_of_ice
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Schools Importance of grad school being much different than undergrad

  • creepypasta13
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General Engineering or Chemical?

  • What_Is_X?
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Schools Comparing math major programs at CUNY Hunter and CCNY

  • Opsimathemagi
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Probably getting a C in Calc 2. Can I still become a chemical engineer?

  • Sentience
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How Can a Young Aspiring Physicist Get a Head Start?

  • alexhenderson
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Courses How to study for technical courses

  • ac90
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The Benefits of Asking Questions in Technical Courses

  • cs23
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Schools Deciding on an REU - What looks best to grad schools?

  • chickenwing71
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Advice: TA for Multivariable or Linear

  • DMOC
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Retaining topics while moving to new material in engineering studies

  • schumi1991`
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Asking Questions During Office Hours - Prof or TA?

  • erok81
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Choosing between medical physics MS programs for radiation oncology

  • smakil2005
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Efficient study methods for moving to a 4-year university

  • sam90
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How important is Calculus for Pure Maths?

  • ECmathstudent
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Where Can I Publish My Theory of Everything If I'm Under 18?

  • dimension10
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Should I Transfer? UT Austin vs. UT San Antonio

  • morenogabr
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Schools Will Community College Grades Affect Chances To Get To Medical School?

  • Stochastic13
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Testing Can depression qualify for exam exemption?

  • Cudi1
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Studying Is Studying Engineering in Germany Worth It?

  • y=x^2
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Testing Recovering from a failed first exam

  • Tempest Desh
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Which MFE Program is the Better Choice: Cornell ORIE:FE or Baruch MFE?

  • Roni1985
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Self-Studying: Feedback Strategies for Students

  • bacon
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What Are the Best Books for Self-Studying Calculus?

  • Payton
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Linear algebra/Calc III before ODE?

  • cue928
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What introductory books on category theory do you recommend?

  • ForMyThunder
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How hard do I have to work to enroll MIT

  • gungun8799
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Horse-related Research/Experiment Ideas?

  • IROofpez
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Schools Which University is Best for Aerospace Engineering Studies?

  • zainrocks
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Educational Funding and Governments

  • Pengwuino
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Programs Do UK universities require a Masters degree for PhD programs?

  • EEWannabe
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Chemistry, physics and math self-teaching

  • Cinitiator
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Schools How Competitive Are CSE Ph.D. Admissions for Veterans?

  • Husky04
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How to start learning quantum physics

  • coolbeans777
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Admissions UC Davis department admissions closed? (Anger enclosed)

  • Pengwuino
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Bad professor, I need some advice

  • Jncik
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Is Downloading UIUC Mathematica Courseware Legal?

  • Synesthesia
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Where are you applying for physics REUs this summer?

  • Spriteling
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Schools Top Aerospace Engineering Schools?

  • Grave9
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Schools Which Undergrad School is Best for EE/CE Programs and Research Opportunities?

  • deathnote93
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Guidance for a career in researching metamaterials.

  • Mnimetic
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Does watching TV while doing homework help or hurt performance?

  • land_of_ice
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Courses Applying to Astronomy Grad Schools: Is Coursework Necessary?

  • creepypasta13
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Programs What engineering degree for Geothermal energy?

  • Catsworth
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Trying to Decide on Which Physics Program

  • erok81
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Programs Engineering Degrees: Is it worth going to UofG, McMaster, Western, or Ryerson?

  • Grant_
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Schools Are There Pre-College Physics Internships Available?

  • Baslim
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Should I Copyright or Publish My New Theory of Quantum Gravity?

  • cbd1
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Programs Cambridge Part III vs Perimeter Institute master program

  • go quantum!
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Learning Physics from A to A<sub>n</sub> through independent study.

  • derDenker1992
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What are some recommended books for beginners in astrophysics?

  • sammour
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What Should I Do About My Undergrad Dilemma?

  • member 178484
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Programs Too late to major in engineering, will physics do it?

  • learningsumth
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Schools Choosing between Virginia Tech and UVA for math and computer science

  • ƒ(x)
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Can Mental Imagery Enhance Understanding in Sciences and Engineering?

  • Constantinos
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Programs What Career Paths Can You Pursue with an Applied Physics Degree?

  • Lishen23
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Programs Physics or Engineering Physics degree? Both requirements met.

  • Spherical Cow
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What are some hot and new fields of research?

  • Frion
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How much time should you spend reading and doing problems

  • cs23
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Schools College academics vs high school

  • FishmanGeertz
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CERN internship personal statement

  • MarioO
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