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Is this a good idea, if not how can I improve? Also a question on transfers

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Advice on Pursuing Engineering Degree: Graeme's Story

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Programs When is it to late to become a physics/math double major.

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Mechanical or Electrical: Which Major Should I Choose for Transfer?

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Courses Computer Science course (Hardware/Software interaction)

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Which programing language should I learn first?

  • battousai
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Finance Classes to for aspiring quant?

  • PhDorBust
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ENGINEERING SCIENCE: MATH STATS and FINANCE OPTION

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Courses Comparing Introductory CS Courses for Physics and CS Majors

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Nanoengineering at Waterloo, Toronto, and McMaster - Nanotechnology

  • WhatShouldIDo
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Philosophy to Physics: What's the relevance?

  • Splat
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Electronic Masking Research: Hypothesis Ideas

  • satchmo05
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Developing my mathematical background

  • bjnartowt
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Schools Best Physics Graduate Schools in Canada

  • Crumbles
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Purpose of Conference Paper? (Strategy for writing one?)

  • JesseC
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Waterloo or Toronto for Astrophysics and Engineering?

  • nobelium102
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Preparing a Physics Resume for REU Applications

  • tourjete
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Reading over + memorizing steps of problem- bad way to study?

  • pjmarshall
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Programs Build Your Own Degree: Seeking Help in Dire Straits

  • Mathos
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Courses Well, I once again enrolled myself in a weeder course

  • flyingpig
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Schools University of Toronto EngSci VS Ryerson Aerospace Engineering

  • jamdurak
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How Should a ChemE Major Spend the Summer After Freshman Year?

  • Null_
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Studying How Can I Improve My Study Habits and Manage My Time Effectively?

  • Ayoush-
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What would help a Comp. Sci guy the most?

  • tamtam402
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Distraction is causing me a big trouble

  • Hobold
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Common for one class to give trouble?

  • Farmergregor
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Is Reviewing Intro Physics During Winter Break Worth It?

  • lubuntu
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How to convince my parents to be physicist

  • dankshu
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Schools I'm a college freshman and looking for some REUs that I would have a

  • WhiteRae
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Courses Upper atmosphere & space physics - expected course difficulty?

  • quarky2001
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Which Programming Language Should I Learn First?

  • danago
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Confused about future in academics and career

  • bcheero
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How Well Should One Know Physics After I and II?

  • erok81
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Is a Cosmology PhD a Dead End or a Gateway to Diverse Career Opportunities?

  • susskind_leon
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For those of you who have taken P Chem/Quantum Chem/Quantum Mechanics

  • nlsherrill
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Freaking out. 'L' grades from 2005.

  • _Tully
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What kind of graduate program can an industrial engineer choose?

  • sirownsalot
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Programs Phd in engineering vs the sciences

  • mbisCool
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Just How Impossible is Impossible?(Picking a subfield)

  • lubuntu
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Programs Is It Worth Pursuing a PhD in String Theory Without Financial Support?

  • Kyleric
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Biomedical Engineering - A Good Choice?

  • NT123
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Schools Help undergrad freshman with GRE Physics, Mathematics, Graduate school plans

  • s-amir-9
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Taking Calc and Physics Together: Is it Possible?

  • _Tully
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Is my personal statement for graduate school in applied math complete?

  • CornMuffin
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Managing Mental Illness & Research: Seeking Guidance from a Mentor

  • Simfish
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What level of Calculus am I taking?

  • Oriako
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Schools Which College Are You Attending or Dreaming Of?

  • RoBrotV
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Schools Community College Transfer: What Should I Expect?

  • Marioqwe
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Schools Prerequisite classes for university transfer

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Programs Elec. Engineering + Physics Dual-Major

  • div4200
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Competitiveness of various fields of theory

  • bjnartowt
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Programs Pursuing 2 PhDs Simultaneously: Questions and Advice Needed

  • kesdiq
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Feasibility of Independent Research Institutes

  • lubuntu
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Is a problem-based approach beneficial for engineering education?

  • tamtam402
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Schools Can I Get Into a BME Master's Program with a 3.1 GPA?

  • halcyon626
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Low GRE Analytical Writing Score - Is it a Problem?

  • Phyisab****
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Schools How much does choice of undergrad school effect grad school admission?

  • sydneyfranke
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Programs Physics PhD with EE/Physics Double Major

  • Mobusaki
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Programs What steps should I take to prepare for a math PhD as an undergraduate?

  • inknit
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Another Late in Life Physics thread

  • MarkSheffield
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How Can an 8th Grader Advance in Math and Physics?

  • LHC_23
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Grad Student deciding upon research field

  • alexofander
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Who will educate me on uploading?

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Programs Second undergraduate or master/phd

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Schools What are the top physics schools in Canada for students interested in aerospace?

  • AndreKatu
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Help in choosing a suitable essay topic

  • Losh
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Schools Will going to a community college screw my chances for grad school?

  • battousai
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The Should-I-Become-A-Theoretical-Physicist-or-Experimental-Physicist? Thread

  • bogarts21
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Programs Should a Math Major Choose Minimal or Extensive General Education Requirements?

  • battousai
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Programs The Benefits of a Minor in Aero/Astro Engineering

  • sydneyfranke
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What is the technical description of the General GRE score?

  • undergrad_phy
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Schools Best Universities for PhD in Fluid Mechanics

  • come2ershad
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Is Physics Right for Me If I Find the Basics Boring?

  • divexo
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Programs I'm about to declare my major (am I making the right decision?)

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Can a Good Researcher Be a Bad Student?

  • missfangula
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What Can You Expect at Culham Fusion Summer School?

  • jemb
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Programs How much time do you PhD's put in each day?

  • Topher925
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Programs Changing to Math Major in Senior Year? Crazy?

  • cccic
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Is a Major in Physics and Chemistry the Right Choice for Me?

  • RoBrotV
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Is a Tenured Professorship Attainable in the Field of Physics?

  • capandbells
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Schools What math courses to take as an undergrad in physics planning for grad school

  • elg0rillo
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Programs Computer Engineering Major + Physics Minor?

  • div4200
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How to Prepare for the Astronomy Olympiad in Just 9 Days?

  • RoughRoad
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Studying How start studying Topological Insulators

  • trustinlust
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Is Photonics the Future of Computing?

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Difficulty With Groups In Physics Labs

  • Meadman23
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How can I become a physicist without a diploma or formal education?

  • papajo
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Programs Is Dual-Majoring the Key to Securing a Job in Physics?

  • div4200
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Schools Math or Physics or both? Grad school decisions.

  • Dougggggg
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Programs Importance of specialization during masters/phd

  • marsdk
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Courses Short Courses for Mech. Eng. Student: C++, Elec., Pneu. Ind. Ctrl.

  • quessy
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Is a career in String theory Impossible

  • Philosopher_k
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Scheduling for First Semester at New School

  • lubuntu
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Is a degree necessary to become a successful chemist?

  • fasterthanwoo
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How Can I Navigate Social Aspects of School as an Older Physics Student?

  • lubuntu
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Balancing Course Load for a College Freshman's Spring Semester

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