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Switching to Sociophysics from Social Sciences
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Structural Engineering with Mechanical Engineering background
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Is Diagnostic Medical Sonography the Right Career Choice for Me?
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Schools Which of these two schools in California is better (electrical eng.)
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Conflict between smart and hard working
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Courses Why are there so few General Relativity courses?
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Should I Self-Study or Retake College Algebra for Calculus Preparation?
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Should I Get a 1 or 2 Year Master's in Physics?
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Courses Which Courses Best Support a Neuroscience Major Focused on Research?
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Programs Choosing between Majors/Minors (Employability)
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Getting into research Quantum computing
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Programs Why is Comp Sci such a controversial major?
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My plan for the rest of my undergrad - good?
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I haven't had a break for several years now. Due to some circumstances
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Should I take National Merit Money?
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My Dilemma With Physics (Engineers please read too)
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What to brush up on? Modern Physics I and Vector Analysis
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Is it normal to have to take computer science to be able to become an engineer
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Outcome of highschool AP physics class a good indicator of future?
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Self learning more efficient than attending lectures?
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Setting up a database of problems with solutions
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Programs Does a B.A. or B.S. Impact Your Path to a Masters in a Different Field?
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Courses What course are functions and operators (eg differential operator) introduced?
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Writing a Letter to a Professor - Tips & Guidelines
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Programs Am i a pathetic math major who just doesn't see it yet?
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Schools Exploring College Physics: A Comprehensive Guide for Self-Study
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Quantum Electrodynamics - Achieving Graduate Level Understanding
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Re: Physics - Is there a link for class size statistics?
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Is This Quantum Mechanics Publishing Idea Worth Pursuing?
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Astrophysics: Does it matter where I do my undergrad?
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Failing Calc Midterm: Overcoming Setback & Moving Forward
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Schools Will Sophomore Year Physics Be Challenging?
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Programs Criteria to consider when choosing PhD institution (research)
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To Transfer or not to transfer (from suny)
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Civil Engineering with Concentration in Management?
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Computer Engineering or Computer Science?
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Schools Need College Advice with degrees
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Can a Minor in Physics Fuel My Quantum Gravity Dreams?
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Does a good General GRE score help at all?
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Graduate Studies in Pure Math: Statement of Purpose Help
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Schools Applying to Grad school with a failed year + other questions?
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Struggling with University Math: My Experience and Reflections
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Is Self-Study Effective for Understanding Calculus?
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Schools Should I Choose UBC or U of T for Undergrad to Prep for Grad School in the US?
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Studying Great Books Physics University?
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Schools Colleges with good undergrad engineering programs in CA
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Testing Should I Submit My GRE Physics Subject Test Score for Grad School Applications?
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Finding new interests to get motivated in physx.
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Math Course Overload: Is it Wise to Take 3 Classes at Once?
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Class suggestions for someone new to Physics
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Courses Transferring and reading courses
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Graduating with physics undergrad, need some advice
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Differential Geometry - useful in engineering?
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Finding Research for Siemens Competition
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Is Withdrawing and Retaking a College Course a Good Idea?
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Schools Considering French universities/Grande Ecoles
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Russian Math Education: High School to University
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Importance of undergraduate institution for math
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Can we build an Atom Smasher like Michio Kaku at our age?
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In-review paper: in gradschool statement
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Math or physics class recommendation?
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Should I enroll in a low ranking MBA program?
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I can't connect my mathematics with reality
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My troubled educational route (Astrophysics?)
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Studying Is Studying with Peers More Effective Than Asking the Teacher Questions?
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Studying Can anyone recommend some books about statistics physics ?
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Experiencing "Ah-Ha" Moments in Intro Physics
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Courses Full Course Load for Canadian Graduate Schools?
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Programs BS/MS at one school PhD at another?
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Can I bypass General Physics I-III for theoretical classes?
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Schools Should I Choose Math, Computer Science, or an Interdisciplinary Grad Program?
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Is it possible to take statistical mechanics without quantum mechanics?
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Schools Applying to University College Utrecht [UCU]
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Schools Can a Struggling Student Transfer from a 2 Year College to a 4 Year College?
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Programs Master's from long ago abandoned PhD program?
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A question about first year Mathematics
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Exploring Electrical Engineering: Questions for an EE Major
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Need an idea for a computational physics project
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So many different flavors of physics
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My Professor says I have no talent - should I persist?
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Programs Apllying to PHD math program with only a BA
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Schools Phyco-Babble, straight from my microsoft word college major, need help
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