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Programs Help me out with my major(s) (Please)

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Wow, I don't know if I should laugh or feel sorry for these people

  • flyingpig
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Programs Advice on how to Write A* final year degree Project

  • Millano
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Schools McGill university admission requirements?

  • brno17
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How many bad semesters are we allowed to have?

  • Shackleford
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Programs Physics Phd without subject test

  • ssapple
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Hierarchy of Knowledge/Continued Education

  • dimensional
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Has anyone else ever gotten in over their head?

  • ECmathstudent
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Programs PhD in Physics at 35+ - Is it Too Late?

  • Maddox1
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German vs. American physics programs.

  • Markel
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Schools Which Canadian universities have good physics programs?

  • brno17
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Programs Are there distance learning math undergrad degrees?

  • cloister2
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I think I'm going to fail Signals and Systems?

  • elips
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Schools Paying for college, this is looking ugly. Any advice?

  • Ebola_V1rus
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Programs C+ in Linear Algebra as Math Major

  • Anonymous217
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Programs Am I not smart enough to major in math?

  • pm1010
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Oh dear I have to pick something to take

  • Stevo11
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Hard time with school, need guidence.

  • Galgenstrick
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I've always wondered about this, not sure if a Science forum can help

  • flyingpig
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Is this Physics curriculum enough to prepare me for grad school?

  • Headacheguy
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Which class should I take next semester, Complex Analysis or Topology?

  • drkatzin
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Help an Aspiring 13yo Physicist Further Their Knowledge

  • Shea Tesla
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Overcoming Test Anxiety: How to Relax and Ace Tests in College

  • wild999711
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Programs 2nd bachelors or a masters degree?

  • planethunter
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General Chemistry (career) questions.

  • nukeman
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Programs Get 2 minors for no additional time in school?

  • ben.herbener
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Preparation for Thermodynamics & Modrn Physics

  • AlexChandler
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Asking for Ye ole Guidance and Opinion

  • gohabsgo
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Schools Physics Grad School Without a Bachelor's: Is It Possible?

  • ralqs
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Couple REU recommendation letter questions

  • paridiso
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BA or BS - Physics or Applied Physics

  • spacejammin
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Programs Pursuing a Masters Degree in Astronomy

  • Absar
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Should I use the grant or tuition reimbursement?

  • leroyjenkens
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Admissions Applying to just ONE grad program?

  • Quark_Chowder
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Cold Atoms Research: Overview & Developments

  • Cygni
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Courses Required Pre-Calc knowledge for a Calculus course?

  • eindoofus
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How much good can a recommendation do for you?

  • nnnm4
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How late is too late (to get an education)?

  • spacejammin
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Schools Reading list for someone out of high school

  • jimmylegss
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Is This Professor's Response Justified or Condescending?

  • planethunter
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Programs What am I actually supposed to say when asking about PhD's?

  • jeebs
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Schools New physics contest for university students

  • kubaz
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Quantum Mechanics: Physics vs Chemistry Program?

  • espen180
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Writing a Personal Statement when undecided about area of research

  • blondie68
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Schools Emailing professors when applying to grad schools

  • Simfish
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EE & Applied Physics: Is There a Connection?

  • planethunter
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Programs Is GRE Really Not Required for UBC Physics Grad Programs?

  • Andy32
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What is the most effective way to compare answers on hw with someone?

  • Simfish
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Stuff We Didn't Cover-Should I Be Concerned?

  • TomServo
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Testing Anyone a patent lawyer/examiner/agent

  • nbo10
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What Should I Do with My Engineering and Physics Background?

  • Physics_UG
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Would I be annoying my LOR writers?

  • creepypasta13
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Schools What Are the Differences Between Canadian and U.S. Math Graduate Programs?

  • PieceOfPi
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Do I Have a Shot at Getting into Texas A&M's Aerospace Engineering Program?

  • Angry Citizen
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Programs Not a top 10 phd = never a top 10 faculty ?

  • Stan Marsh
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Schools Is grad school discouragement normal for beginning physics students?

  • Cluelessluke
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Can You Self-Study AP Physics in 5 Months?

  • Simpleshot
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When should i worry about finding research group

  • bjnartowt
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Admissions Applying to math phD programs without GRE?

  • creepypasta13
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Schools Theoretical Physics and Graduate School

  • phreak
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Calc 3 Prep for ODE: Fund Differential Eqn & BVP

  • Chunkysalsa
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I never realised it back then, but now

  • SPYazdani
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Programs Need advice: master in Canada and phd in the US?

  • Stan Marsh
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Which of these classes are easier, and which are more challenging?

  • land_of_ice
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Electronics and Communication Engineer

  • benzun_1999
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Too many interests to choose just one

  • pillbox
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Information Theory or Wireless communication

  • hariyo
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International student question

  • scottbekerham
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What's the Best Self-Study Plan for Advanced Math After Basic Courses?

  • tamtam402
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How to retain information (long-term)

  • tamtam402
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Programs A PhD thesis - fast or extensive ?

  • Wiemster
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Studying Somewhat Basic Mathematics and Physics books

  • Aeolus
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Programs A few questions about PHD in the UK

  • djosey
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Preparing for biophysics grad program

  • casesam
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Schools Low marks for university Physics advice needed

  • anu420
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First term of foundations of physics vs the second term

  • andyroo
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Programs Which UK Universities Offer the Best PhD Programs in Cosmology?

  • ghetom
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Picking Undergrad - Guidance Needed

  • mattsmart
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What Does the Current General Physics Landscape Look Like?

  • dkotschessaa
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Physics undergrad for international student

  • zaphod17
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Advice/Opinion: Four years vs. Five years

  • poobar
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I have cheated in some of my classes

  • Maricon
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What's so interesting about Chemical Engineering?

  • Grant_
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Schools Unusual Background->math grad school?

  • Mariogs379
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WHICH IS HARDER PHYSICS 1 or 2 ADVICE NEEDED

  • FahimP
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Programs Should I/Can I Double Major in EE and ME

  • nwilkins259
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Courses Freshman Year Second Semester Course Selection

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Master in Statistics Purdue or job?

  • zennydmt
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I am want become a Scientistplease guide me

  • fortitude
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REUs: Seeking Advice on Letters of Rec & Personal Statements

  • carboy79
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Schools Math, St. John's University (queens) vs City Collge (nyc)

  • srfriggen
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Struggling at UC Irvine: Let's Connect for Support!

  • AMOgurl39
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Schools Schools recognizing grade inflations or deflations

  • flyingpig
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Is this too many math classes for one semester?

  • preluderacer
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Exploring Graduate Programs for "Colorful" Academic Records

  • Simfish
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Schools Which Offers Better Engineering Programs: Drexel or Stevens?

  • moondawg
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I'd like to add some Computational Science to my Resume

  • DDTea
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