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[Chemistry] What advanced elective should I take?
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Programs How do you double major in Physics and robotic engineering?
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How do I become a physicist in Puerto Rico?
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Schools Can you Test out of College Classes?
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Studying Can self-studying be fulfilling and effective?
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Admissions Help Needed: Seeking a PhD in the UK - Italian Physics Student
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Admissions Tuition waiver for PhD (no TA/research funding)
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Programs Help: Physics major minoring in Spanish
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Programs Deciding Math Major: Should I Take Linear Algebra Course?
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I have an extreme exam phobia....
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Programs Switching from a biomedical physics major to physics
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Why Pursue a PhD Despite the Challenges?
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Studying Electrodynamics and Classical Mechanics?
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Schools Should I add KSP in my MIT college application?
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Admissions Grad Application: GPA low due to disability
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Schools Germany - Masters EE/mathematics/physics online
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Studying Study On Vacation: Physics, Computing & Math
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What will happen to me with low marks in all my exams?
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Studying How to self-study advanced books like Weinberg's QFT?
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Schools Returning to my local college this fall
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Other Internship/research project topics in Physics
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Programs Online degree vs traditional bachelors degree?
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Programs Gaining Research Experience as a Mathematics Major
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Programs Retake Undergraduate Course for Your Masters
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Programs Do employers care about abet accreditation?
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Programs Best complementary degree for computer science?
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Schools Mathematics and Physics (undergrad) at University of Toronto
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Courses What are some programming-centric ideas for EE statistics labs?
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Programs Computer science and physics double major with math minor?
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Courses Should I wait to take calculus at another school?
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Courses Figuring out which (undergrad) classes to take
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Studying Is There a Fundamental Difference Between Proof-Based Math and Applied Physics?
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Can Hard Work Alone Guarantee a B+ in a Challenging Physics Course?
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Programs Electrical engineering with some CS electives?
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Schools What physics universities would you recommend?
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Schools Experience as a non degree student to get into grad school?
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Studying What Should I Do If My Professors Don’t Teach?
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Testing Overcoming Exam Anxiety: Tips for Staying Focused and Calm
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Other Contemplating Dropping Out of School Due to Mental Health
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Other Software for making a physics poster for an academic conference
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Admissions One C in Classical Mechanics: Damnation?
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Programs SF Bay Area night/part time undergrad physics programs?
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Schools Where to apply for PhD physics in Europe
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Programs Returning to Physics: Study plan?
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Studying How Many Problems to Do When Self-Studying Physics?
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Programs Applying for SULI: Tips for Success with 3.81 GPA
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Programs MS in Nuclear Engineering or Engineering Physics question
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Studying A programmer branching out into other STEM topics
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Schools Which field of study has the highest professor employment?
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Programs Does a Masters help me get a PhD position?
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Erasmus Internship in Europe for Computational Physics & Astrophysics
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Courses Find the Perfect Online Calc-Based Physics 2 Course with Lab for Summer"
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Courses Should I take physics or chemistry first?
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What's the most effective way to study/learn physics?
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Programs How is medical physics compared to other fields of physics?
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Testing Passing the Cisco 200-125 CCNA exam with good percentage
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Studying Electronic properties of materials in reduced dimensions
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Courses Which Course Should I Take Next for My Physics or EE Degree?
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Studying What College Options Are Best for Gifted Learners Pursuing a Career in Space?
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Courses Worried about receiving a B in Physics 1
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Schools Down to my last 2 college choices - advice?
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How Much Physics Can You Feasibly Learn When Self-Studying?
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Other Suggestions on Starting a Mathematics Club
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Programs Math Major interested in Quantum Information Science
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Organic chemistry -- What is the best possible way to learn all the reactions?
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Schools Choosing the Right Graduate Program: Factors to Consider Beyond Rankings
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Courses Low GPA, Some Experience & Guidance?
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Studying Managing individual research projects, how to self study
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Other Questions about research in mathematics
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Studying Is This a Good Route to MSc Level Physics
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Other What level of knowledge should a new PhD graduate have?
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Studying Master Physics Concepts with Abundant Examples | Find the Best Site for Learning
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Other Research Proposal For Senior thesis - GR Solar System Model
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Programs Advice on Minor in Math or Physics
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Platform for theoretical physicists?
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Programs Physic undergrad and material minor?
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Schools Do Harvard and MIT students have a 145 IQ average?
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Courses If you were me, how would you approach my future?
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Programs Physics courses to supplement ME degree
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Programs Which Degree Best Aligns with My Goals: Physics or Mathematics?
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Other Are Students Aware of the Benefits of Academic Advisors in STEM?
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Programs Best Way for a Physics Major to Learn Fortran?
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Admissions Physics Masters Application - coming from a different field
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Schools UPMC: Reputation, Degree Rigor, & Exchange Programs in US
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Other What Advice Would Seasoned Students Give to Newcomers?
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Programs Math major switching to EE? Would I like it?
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Other Average Age for PhD Graduates in Maths/Physics
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Learn Physics: Self-Study Guide for High School Student
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Studying Is learning derivations of formulae always very important?
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Programs Can a physicist study neuroscience?
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So You Want To Be A Physicist Discussion
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Admissions Good things to include in a physics PhD application
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Programs Too Many classes? (math major with a concentration in Pre-Medicine)
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Schools Electrical Engineering Undergrad - WVU vs. Pitt
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How Can PhD Students Manage Deepening Research Complexities?
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Studying Self-Studying Scientific Computing for future graduate study
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Programs Best Engineering Major for Undergrad?
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Programs Apply for a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics?
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Schools Grad School Advice -- Physics MS or PhD?
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Can I get my formulas recognized by top math professors and universities?
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