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Studying How to apply for a research internship for undergraduate students?
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Programs What is physics engineering about?
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Admissions European PhD programs aplication and admussion advice
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Independent Physics Institution/Agency
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Studying What to do if you get distracted by video games
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Programs Can You Earn a Double Degree in Different Fields?
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Programs Go for a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering?
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Other Back to school for pure mathematics?
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Is a Space Project a Barrier to a Nanotechnology Master's?
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Schools How to achieve the best results in life
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Graduate Programs Advice (Particularly for Plasma Physics)
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Schools Is the University of Tampa good for physics?
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Schools How famous are italian universities outside Italy?
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Can I Successfully Learn with a Short Attention Span?
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Programs Completing a Bachelors degree without a laptop?
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Value of Education (and academic research) in Physics
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Is it hard to achieve a PhD in physics
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Programs Should I Switch Majors? Advice for Physics Students
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Schools In Search of a Glorious Spreadsheet of PhD Programs
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Schools Duke Medical Physics Program -- how was your experience?
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Studying How Can I Quickly Learn Physics Before Starting Undergrad?
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Schools Which Florida school is the best for undergraduate physics?
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Schools How has you chosen grad school affected your career path?
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Studying Getting low marks even when you study hard
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Latest Theoretical predictions to help guide my career choices
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MHB Is tutoring college students a lucrative option for part-time work?
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Aerospace engineering career advice
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How Can a 3rd-Year Physics Student Get Started in Astrophysics?
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Courses Should I take Graduate Quantum 2 or Many Body Physics?
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Advice to improve myself in the maths
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Studying How to pull myself together when facing disease, burnout, depression and more?
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Schools Is New College of Florida good for physics?
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Testing How Can I improve my test taking?
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Finding new resources to understand Physics better
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Testing Does anyone have any up to date info on Thesis inclusions?
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What Topics Are Related to the Half-Lives of Nuclei?
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Electromechanical vs. Mechanical Engineering
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Studying What math is required to "feel comfortable" with physics?
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Programs Is Chemistry a useful minor for a MechEng Major?
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Maximizing Credits and Graduation: Navigating Your Final Year of School
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Other Should I continue on with my school's Honors Program?
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Courses What Elective Classes Should I Take for a BSEE to Specialize in FPGA and RF Systems?
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Other Physics Papers: Where are the "working"?
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Research Topic suggestions for "nanostructured materials for solar energy conversion"
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Programs Self Funding My Ph.D To Do Risky Dissertations
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Other How to evaluate the impact of my work anywhere to submit it?
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Other Does it matter if I forget the formulas?
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Studying What mathematics do I need to study before I enter undergrad
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Has the market corrupted the goal of education?
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Admissions Am I suppose to be doing research?
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How do I write a report about my 4th year physics research?
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Other Transitioning from Physics to Bio-mechanical Engineering
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Testing Preparing for My First Physics Exam: Tips and Advice from a UCD Student
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Studying How Can ChemE Students Effectively Bridge Physics and Engineering?
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How should I study to be a mathematical physicist?
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Point me in the right direction -- Quantum Physics learning resources
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Other Is it too late to become a physicist?
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Testing GRE Results: 990 Scaled Score & 94 Percentile - Applying to Top Universities?
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Programs Is a Dual Degree in Civil and Architectural Engineering Worth It?
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Other Is spatial reasoning ability crucial for studying physics?
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Admissions Does the GRE Search mean anything?
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Studying Self-Doubt as a student: Common?
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Programs Nanotech degree equivalent to Physics
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Help for a beginner -- How to learn physics starting from the beginning?
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Schools Realistic Chance at Grad School?
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Testing GRE General Score Question -- Should I retake it?
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Self study -- how to choose assignments?
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Courses What upper division undergrad courses for CS?
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Schools Grad school guidance (getting accepted)
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Schools Hypothetical: How highly regarded are Canadian universities?
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Other Can biostats be a versatile skill in different industries?
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Which Major Best Supports a Career in Quantum Computing and AI?
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Courses Is Constant Leap-Frogging Through a Text Normal?
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Testing Preparing for Physics GRE: Moving Test Date?
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Other What are possible research questions to pursue in cosmology?
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Other How to be a good Physics student?
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Schools Becoming a non-traditional engineering student
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Prerequisite Required for a Course in Electrical Machines
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How Can I Pursue a Master's Degree in Physics with a 3.0 GPA in Canada?
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Mechanical Engineering Thesis Topic Suggestion
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Admissions Computational physics career change
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Programs What is the best path to get into statistical physics?
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Courses What courses do I need for a Ph.D. in theoretical physics?
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Programs CE + Phys or CE + Math: Interested in Quantum Computing & AI
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How do I know that my literature search is comprehensive?
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Studying Is Studying String Theory Worthwhile for a Future in Theoretical Physics?
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Studying How to learn Topological Data Analysis
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The Power of Quantum Field Theory: Tips for Studying at 15
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Mathematics necessary for Radiometry, Photometry, Thermodynamics
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Learning number theory for cryptography
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Studying Help me understand physics with sensory processing issues
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Admissions Applying for a European PhD position with a UK MPhys degree
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Fundamental Proofs in General Physics?
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Programs PhD in Particle Physics: UK vs USA Programs
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Testing Best GRE Apps for iPhone: Get Ready for Exam Day!
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Studying What can I study for Space Science & Technology MSc
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How to truly understand the math in physics
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Programs Pursuing a PhD Abroad: Benefits and Challenges
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Programs Apply for a PhD in Astrophysics | Physics & Astrophysics
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Programs Is Double Majoring Worth It for the Love of Learning and Personal Growth?
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