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Is it possible to self study deep physics?
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What's your Graduate Student Lounge like?
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How much energy is required to complete a book of 600 pages?
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Courses What applied math courses should i take?
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Courses Suggested Math and Physics Courses for Plasma physics/Fusion Engineering?
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What kind of work does an astrophysicist do?
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What are some potential research topics in optics for a masters degree?
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Top Math Journals: Get the Most for Your Money
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Transferring to UC Berkeley: BA vs BS in Physics/Astrophysics
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SUNY Albany PhD in Nanoscience: Do I Have a Chance?
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Schools What to take at college to be an engineer?
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Getting an REU: Steps to Take Now for Next Year
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Schools Ways to improve my chances to get into grad school?
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Uninterested in my research how do I handle it?
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Programs How difficult is it to change research area after a physics PhD?
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Schools Canadian Universities for Theoretical Physics?
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Schools Need some guidance as I'm the first of my ancestors to go to college
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Studying Books for self-study AP Physics C : Mech & Electromag
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Ready to Start Self-Studying: E&M Without Mechanics
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How Can You Build a Flying Shoebox for a Physics Project?
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Choosing Between Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
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Achieving Astrophysicist Dreams - A First-Gen College Student's Story
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Courses Theoretical Physics MSc courses
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Programs Mechanical Engineering degree helpful for non-engineers?
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Computer engineering + quantum mechanics = ?
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Rant of a Disappointed Undergrad Physics Student
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The Growing industries of the future .
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Can You Transition from Arts to a Science Degree in the USA?
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Undergrad research: When to start?
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When did physics and astronomy get interesting?
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Confused why he took B.Tech. instead of B.Sc.
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Programs Applying to Study Physics at Oxford: Interviews or Paper-based Decisions?
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Can Self-Study and Experiments Land You Admission to Caltech?
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Is USC a reputable graduate school for HEP Theory?
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Schools Best Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Schools
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How can I combine my love for physics with a career in renewable energy?
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Schools How does undergrad school effect my chance of getting into grad school
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Question about applicants to medical school
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Some question on undergrad research
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Changing Field of Study: Naval Architecture to Thermo Fluids
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Navigating High School for a Medical Career: Calculus, Time Management & More
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Programs Which one of my majors should i drop?
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Schools How important is taking extra math classes to get into physics grad school?
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Are Engineering Math Courses Extremely Intensive?
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Schools Comparing Prestige: National Labs vs. University Summer Programs?
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Programs Control theory useful for a physics major?
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Schools Do first year undergrad marks matter when applying to grad school?
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Programs Which one of these majors would open the most doors for me?
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GRE Scores & Physics Major: Suggested PhD Schools
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GRE Scoring: Is Your Official Score Report Different?
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Which is Better for Grad School: C Grade or Withdrawal?
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Learning Astrophysics: What to Know First?
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Tips for Creating an Academic CV
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Admissions Reapplying to graduate programs
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Programs Physics Major (WAS:Any Anomalies in Physics at Above-Atomic Level?)
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How Can I Prepare for the International Physics Olympiad as a Freshman?
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Is it ok to share papers through private email
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Pass Fail for General Requirments
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Schools What college math classes could i take in high school?
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Programs Pure Math Vs. Physics(not in terms of majors)
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Schools Can I get into a US grad school with only two references as a UK undergrad?
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How much power does a professor have to get a grad student in?
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Chemical engineering employment oppurtunities in the pacific northwest?
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Planning a Study Schedule: Tips for 2 Tests & 2 Homework Assignments Due Wed
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Can Humble Beginnings Lead to Top Tier Astrophysics Grad Schools?
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Solid state and quantum mechanic independence?
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Anybody here applied for conference travel grants ?
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Neuroscience: Is it a Challenging Field to Pursue?
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Schools Universities offerring Aerospace research oppurtunities- please suggest
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Do physicist uses pure maths or applied maths?
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Programs What are the typical PhD application deadlines in the northern hemisphere?
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Programs Best subject to take for Mechanical Engineering major?
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Programs Just wondering (concerning PHD Studentships).
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What programming language should I learn as a beginner?
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Attempts to balance social life/ physics
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Programs Article about making physics degree more employable
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Should Linear Algebra be a Pre-req for Calc III
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What Physics Classes Should I Take for a Career in Medicine?
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Is it too much worse to graduate in 5 years, instead of 4?
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Programs Which minor is the best complement to an engineering major, finance or economics
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Pursuing Physics & Philosophy: Is It Possible? | Honors Degree
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Programming language for engineers
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Programs PhD in Computational Physics for Humanity: Europe Suggestions
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What Are Extra Dimensions and Why Should High Schoolers Care?
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Which Thermodynamics class to take?
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Advice on international physics olympiad
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Should i drop this engineering class?
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I don't know if this post goes here, but, I need some guidance
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Tips for Structuring a Theoretical Project in an MPhys Course
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Studying How important is it to buy textbooks for university courses?
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Distance education MSc. a disadvantage ?
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Learn Math: Effective Strategies & Tips for Rudin's Principles
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What does it take to succeed in physics and math?
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Physics, where should one begin?
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Classification of Areas of Physics
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Climbing the Mathematical Ladder: Understanding Difficulty Levels
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Is It Too Late to Excel in Math and Science as a High School Junior?
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Group Theory (Physics): Is It Worth It for Physicists?
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Studying Learn how to program by picking up a few books
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Got my PGRE scores. What do I do from here?
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