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What Exactly Are Fraternities and Sororities in Colleges?

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Will non-relevant research/publication hurt me? Is it beneficial at all?

  • nnguyen
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Overcoming Math Education Challenges to Pursue Higher Studies

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What Are the Best Summer Programs for Aspiring Young Physicists?

  • GeekyGreg
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Schools Grad school is crushing my soul.

  • llello
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Learn Physics: Best Self-Teaching Methods

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Courses Can't Decide What Math Course To Take Next

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What Can I Take Without Real Analysis?

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Schools Proceeding with BA in physics to Graduate school for environmental engineering

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Is my view of Theoretical physics romanticized?

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What exactly Aero-inelastic buckling

  • akvishwa
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Testing Challenges and Triumphs in Calculus: A Student's Perspective

  • LogicalAcid
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Is Number Theory useful to physicists

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Starting the Path to becoming a Theoretical/Astrophysicist from Middle School

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How Much Time Should Physics Undergrads Spend on School?

  • Ryker
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Programs Can't work with my phd adviser anymore

  • pemfi
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Starting high-school physics. Any tips?

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Chemical Eng or MechE/Aerospace double?

  • Liondancer
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Schools What are my options for graduate school?

  • camdenreslink
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Schools Bioorganic Chemistry Grad School: Applying to Top Tier Schools

  • mlebo
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Fake hard aggrevation, and an appeal for advice.

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Schools Grad School or Other Options: What's the Best Choice?

  • feathermoon
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What Is the Math Method in Quantum Mechanics?

  • romsofia
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Programs Changing PhD: Is It the Right Move for Me?

  • Wiggins84bc
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Programs Switching Majors Senior Year, Career Guidance Please

  • chill_factor
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Testing Preparing for 4 Final Exams in 2-3 Weeks

  • Cudi1
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Learn Physics & Thermodynamics: 8th Grade Guide

  • LogicalAcid
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Do I stand a chance at becoming a math Ph.D. student?

  • vcxp
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Courses Masters course in Physics in Germany

  • SayanP
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Schools How many of you held part-time jobs through college?

  • Chunkysalsa
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How hard is it to be accepted for the Cambridge part 3 math tripos?

  • Philosopher_k
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Testing Exam in a few hours Kind of nervous

  • Null_
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Programs Preparing for a Minor in Physics: How Can I Bridge the Gap?

  • appplejack
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Testing Anyone else take the physics GRE today?

  • creepypasta13
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Difference between systems engineering and regular engineering?

  • JyN
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Choosing the Right Academic Advisor: Tips for Avoiding Potential Pitfalls

  • gravenewworld
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Programs So you want to get a PhD in physics? The video

  • eri
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Choosing Mechanical Engineering

  • Cameltosis
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Internship at the Perimeter Institute

  • IRobot
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Programs Double Degree - Does it make sense?

  • sara1269
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Distance Learning: Physics 1st Yr Tips & Advice

  • djosey
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Physics and Engineering : What's better for me ?

  • Ranzar
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Programs Which UK university should I choose for my physics degree?

  • RK1992
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Schools Transfer Schools: Is It Worth Pursuing a Better Education for My Future?

  • platonic
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Should i withdrawal or keep going?

  • lishab
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What Fields Can a Theoretical Physicist Focus on Besides String Theory?

  • Philosopher_k
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A first author, second author problem

  • ephedyn
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How Can I Educate My Newborn Early?

  • Mathnomalous
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Programs PhD in EU (UK) vs USA: Pros & Cons

  • Griaumedis
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Burnout or Just Used to College Workload? Advice Needed

  • DukeofDuke
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Switching from Physics to Maths for post grad study

  • Fitzoyo
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Questions about how to clarify my grad application

  • creepypasta13
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How can I improve my performance on chemistry multiple choice exams?

  • andyroo
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Balancing College Life: Should I Re-take Calc 2?

  • haxtor21
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Capstone thesis being dragged out by Adviser

  • mxbob468
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What Are the Best Starting Points for Learning Quantum Field Theory?

  • quantum123
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Should an Analyst feel inferior?

  • dreamtheater
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Statistical Mechanics preparedness ?

  • lsaldana
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Venting About Annoying Calc Homework

  • DrummingAtom
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What are my chances of going to MIT?

  • colldood
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Registration: Calc III, ODE, Physics 2, Statics & Engineering

  • Chunkysalsa
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Testing Chemistry exam this coming friday

  • Cudi1
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Testing How Can I Improve at Hand Written Programming Exams?

  • DR13
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Will Taking 4 Classes Together Be Too Much? EE Student Advice

  • SuperMiguel
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Testing Can't think of examples for SAT essay on test day

  • apples
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What is the most effective study schedule for optimal retention?

  • Deicider
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Where Can I Find AP Physics C Past Papers from 1993-2000?

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GPA and the Greats: Grades of High Achievers

  • riccitensor
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Do your teachers allow for any use of open book/notes for tests?

  • land_of_ice
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On a lifelong search for the best writing utensils

  • AlexChandler
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Do you need to be a math genius to be a math professor?

  • Philosopher_k
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Taking Calculus III and Real Analysis During Same Semester

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Programs Masters in astronomy or astrophysics with a mechanical bachelor's degree?

  • harikeshav
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Help Needed: "Lasers Theory and Application" by Ajay Ghatak

  • SayanP
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Schools Advice for Pursuing a STATS Degree - Physics Forum

  • Intervenient
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Can I handle engineering at U of T?

  • bronalezda
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Studying Good chemistry books/videos/tutorials?

  • lLovePhysics
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I don't know if this the wrong section, but

  • flyingpig
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Ga Tech Engineers: Alumni & Student Experience & Attraction

  • gravenewworld
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Which Physics Schools Offer Full Rides for National Merit Scholars?

  • josht0
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Do i need mechanics to learn electricity and magnetism?

  • kramer733
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Preparing for Quantum Physics: Recommended Books, Courses, and Topics

  • Norcalli
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Bsc Physics Syllabus: Individual Study Guide for Astrophysics Pursuers

  • rashadkm
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Are time limits on math tests an accurate measure of understanding?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Programs I really would like to get a mathematics phd.

  • Philosopher_k
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Is Calc 2 and Physics 2 (E&M) at the same time?

  • DrummingAtom
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Programs How bad is it that a Physics/Math hope-to-be major is nearly failing Chemistry?

  • flyingpig
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Math/Physics Double Major Benefits for Math/Physics Grad School

  • Anonymous217
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Schools Leave of absence from grad school

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Schools Grad School Mechanical Engineering Programs

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Schools Which University for Undergraduate degree in physics

  • gsingh2011
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Undergraduate Research: How to Get Started in Theoretical Physics

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Schools Grad school preparation: Should I take a probability class?

  • tjackson3
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Which field will thrive and which will die?

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