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Is a Physics Degree Limiting My Career Options?
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Sleeping in computer labs/classes/?
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Overcoming Academic Setbacks: Coping with Illness and Anxiety in College
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What to do when listening to a presenter?
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Advice for Math Major Starting College: Linear Algebra & Discrete Math
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Schools Finding a College "Good Fit" for Physics: Considerations & Comparisons
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Schools Is Being a TA as an Undergraduate Worth It for Grad School Applications?
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Programs Doind double majors-physics n maths
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Is There a Resource for Rudin's Later Chapters Beyond Drexel's Website?
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Discrete vs. Applied Mathematics
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What Should I Include in my Congress Abstract?
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Career in research about antimatter
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Masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering
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Girls in Engineering: Will I Be Surrounded by Guys?
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Schools Can AP exams substitute a year of university?
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Programs Can I Get a Masters Degree in 2 Years?
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Undergrad Employment: Working Part-Time While Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
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Aerospace Engineer: A Typical Day
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Is the AP Calc Exam a True Predictor of College Readiness?
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Testing Should I Retake the SAT for Transfer to UNC Chapel Hill?
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World’s youngest college professor
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Theoretical Physics vs Math: Regrets of Scientists
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Mastering Interviews: Tips for Engineering Technician Job Seekers
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Should I become a doctor or pursue medical research as a post-graduate?
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Courses Feeling Burned Out on Studying for Physics? How Can I Keep Myself Motivated?
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From Bad Grades to Straight A's: Is It Possible?
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Schools Reagrding Transfer to another grad school
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Which Degree Should I Choose: Math or Computer Science?
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Is it possible to successfully balance graduate school, work, and personal life?
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Schools Is it common to pay for graduate school without financial aid?
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Some quick advice for a homeschooled student
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Testing SAT Writing: Can the Past Influence the Present?
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Schools Student at a community college in Florida
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Courses How long is a string theory course?
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Applied Math Major: Work Experience Impact?
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Enlist Multiple Authors for a Research Paper?
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Dual Major EET & CET: To Stay or Not?
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Preparing for the GRE: Modern Physics Course
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Testing What Are the Best Review Books for the Physics and General GRE?
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Hearing Back from Physics REUs: My Experience
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Self-Study General Chemistry II: Prep for Class w/o Lab
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I don't know where i want to transfer to
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Calculus III & differential equations in one semester?
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Engineing+Zoology: Combining Interests in Animal Locomotion
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Courses Is Taking Summer Courses for Switching Majors Too Much Work?
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Take my time during undergrad or get out as soon as I can?
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Retaking a Class: Impact on Graduate Apps w/ A Grade
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Can mathematics help me understand and master chemistry?
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Programs STFC Funding for EU Student to do phd in UK
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Computer Science profession - what's it like?
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What is the job outlook for physicists in the next decade?
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Pre-Reqs for Materials Engineering
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Physics or chemistry for career?
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Should I Extend My UVA Physics Degree to Explore More Fields?
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Nanoscale Science / Engineering Mathematics
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Online Education Advice for Logistics Professional
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Where to study emerging fields of plasmonics and metamaterials?
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Schools Which University Should I choose?
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Would It Be Appropriate to Ask a Professor for a Summer Assignment?
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Can You Pursue a Career in Marine Biology with a Physics Degree?
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How much numerical analysis do we need?
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Medical Physics Admission Advice - Rice University
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College Placement Test: Experiences from Students/Grads
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