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What Are My Career Options as a Solid State Physics Graduate?

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Which Major Offers Highest Demand and Salary in the Future Job Market?

  • Helicobacter
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Programs How much physics do i sacrifice as an engineering major.

  • DizzyGillespie
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How big is the cheating problem at US uni's

  • Pengwuino
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I like topology- what can I do with it?

  • ianthe
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Aerospace Engineering:Relatively good or not?

  • PhysMaster
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Should I Retake Calculus 2 in the Summer?

  • Quadruple Bypass
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Which school has a better pedigree for material science: UCLA or UMich?

  • alex caps
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Ugrad research assistant position

  • leright
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To choose between physics engineering and electrical engineering

  • fisico
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Georgia Tech vs UMich for Nuclear Engineering Grad School

  • flamesniper
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Can using mathematical concepts in problems help with memorization?

  • GregA
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Nuclear Engineering: Should ME Majors Pursue Certificate?

  • JSBeckton
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Testing Is the marking system for exams fair in different universities worldwide?

  • Physicist
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Which Math Class Should I Take Next Semester?

  • mrjeffy321
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Choosing between Purdue and Illinois for power engineering

  • ludi_srbin
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Is Physics Still a Worthwhile Career Choice Despite Its Challenges?

  • Schrodinger's Dog
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Should I let classmates copy my homework?

  • heartless
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Is Rose-Hulman the right choice for aspiring medical students?

  • courtrigrad
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Help me Choose a class to study on my own

  • tmc
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Program to bring together gifted science students and mentors?

  • ACG
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How to survive 4 years of mechanical engineering

  • agusta
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Golden Key Honors Society - Worth it?

  • JasonJo
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Schools Best VLSI Grad Schools: Find Your Fit for MSEE

  • Maxwell
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Studying Learning algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus without college courses

  • diesel828
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How can I help a classmate who's truant and struggling with motivation?

  • heartless
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I lost all faith in my education (mentally)

  • Pengwuino
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Physics PhD rejections from top schools with 650 physics GRE

  • Ralliart123
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Become a Theoretical Physicist in India: Get Started Now

  • Rainbow
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Schools Grad School Language Requirements: Fact or Fiction?

  • UrbanXrisis
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Programs Graduate Degrees: PhD in Chemistry vs MBA?

  • jd1828
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How Can I Choose an Achievable Thesis Topic in Physics and Math?

  • Nebula
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Schools Extracurricular activities in university

  • r4nd0m
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Which to accept, oxford or cambridge?

  • Baggio
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Starting physics and mathematics with a learning difficulty

  • aitan
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Programs With a physics degree only go to a uni where you will be inspired

  • fabsuk
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Is it possible to be a physicist for mechanic and electronic Engineers?

  • daifeili
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Time to choose upper level elective

  • leon1127
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What tech electives do you think I should take this fall?

  • leright
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Programs Does the Reputation of the University Matter for a PhD?

  • Beer-monster
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What physics topics should I study before learning nanophysics?

  • satyadhar_joshi
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Testing Eventual job dissatisfaction in engineers

  • Jeff Ford
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Finding an interesting unsolvable mechanics problem for undergraduate research

  • nzahra_ghasemi
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Is an MIT Education Worth $25,000 in Loans Over Ohio University?

  • OmicronTrav
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Programs What can you do with a physics degree

  • stunner5000pt
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Searching for Professional Organizations for Electrical Engineers

  • Maxwell
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Computational Science and Engineering

  • Astronuc
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Schools Physics and astronomy at University of Arizona vs UMBC

  • EP
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Schools What can you learn in graduate school?

  • 0rthodontist
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Schools Internships during college or after college?

  • NINHARDCOREFAN
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Schools UK University Choice: Manchester vs Warwick

  • Bladibla
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School Application Deadlines: Importance and Impact on Admissions

  • rachmaninoff
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Does Retaking Courses to Boost Your GPA Pay Off in the Long Run?

  • revpayb
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Schools Colleges that offer degrees in nuclear and particle physics

  • Gluonium
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Mixing physics and engineering?

  • electrifice
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Schools Question on relationship between undergrad school and gradaute school in the UK

  • redpen
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Which UK Universities Offer the Best Physics Programs with a Focus on Research?

  • QueenFisher
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Which classes should I enroll in?

  • pi-r8
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Getting a summer research position in pure math without a grant

  • JasonRox
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A question for Graduate students (in any subject)

  • eljose
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Schools Is the University of San Diego a Top Choice for Business and Physics Majors?

  • Line
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Is STPM Equivalent to A-Level?

  • Harmony
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Courses How does US maths and physics courses compare with british A-level?

  • finchie_88
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Schools What Should I Include in My Grad School Personal Statement?

  • Corneo
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Where to Find Research Opportunities - Haxx0rm4ster

  • Haxx0rm4ster
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Lacking Motivation in Pursuing Physics: My Personal Dilemma

  • Poop-Loops
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Physics graduate with MPhys 2:1 unable to find employment after one year

  • alfredblase
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Would a 3.6ish GPA average (maybe it will be higher when i end 12th

  • Haxx0rm4ster
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I've been offered to take Calculus

  • konartist
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Programs What Careers Do Physics Majors Pursue Beyond Academia?

  • electrifice
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Why do I get low test scores despite studying well and knowing the material?

  • stunner5000pt
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Math Classes to Prepare for Calc 1: What Should I Take?

  • buckWILD
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Struggling with introductory astronomy and math components

  • icehockeychick
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About writing and publishing a paper

  • alfredblase
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Schools Work experience for physics students at college

  • r0manticide17
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Schools Estimated acceptance rate to top 20 grad school?

  • phun
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Top Physics Colleges at Oxford for 2007 Entry - Find Your Perfect Fit

  • QueenFisher
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Testing Where Can I Find Resources for the Physics GRE?

  • qtp
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Is Jackson's Textbook Necessary for Master's Program Success?

  • ptabor
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Physics Engineering: Job Diff vs Engineer

  • cscott
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Where to Find A-Level Physics Practice Questions?

  • Harmony
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Courses MSc in maths and physics vs straight physics for a career in physics

  • Hootenanny
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Can I finish differential equations in 7 weeks via independent study?

  • Nothing000
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Breaking the Barrier: Pursuing Math/Science as a Lifelong Thing

  • JasonJo
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Assessing my potential for higher-level mathematics study

  • Wooh
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Schools How does UW-Madison rank for particle physics grad school?

  • plancklength
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Struggling to understand thermal physics problem sets

  • eep
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Schools What graduate schools should I consider for Physics, Astronomy, and Cosmology?

  • ka0z
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Is Going to College in New York a Good Idea for a Country Girl?

  • AngelShare
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Getting Started with Nuclear Physics: Advice and Resources

  • WARGREYMONKKTL
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Physics for Newbies: Getting Started with Force, Work, PE, KE, Power

  • SimpleHarmonicMotion
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