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Programs Should I pursue a Physics Major?
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Programs What typically is considered an in-major class for a physics major?
  • tibreaker
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Advice on deciding my topic for the Extended Essay
  • ErSin3
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Schools What can i do to prepare for college?
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Courses 2017 Students: List your Semester 1 courses
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Studying I need guidance about what to study in physics
  • Jacob52
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Schools Regret not taking high-school seriously
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PhD after being in industry (EE)
  • gmovercl
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Studying Tips for a first year in math/physics
  • Justin Huang
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Computational Neuroscience/BCI Research Career (Advice Needed :S )
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Schools Medical Physics at University Of Rhode Island
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Schools Possible to skip College Algebra?
  • Apple_Mango
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Courses Aeronautical Engineer to Physicist?
  • Varshit Jain
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Schools Taking Calculus 1 over the summer -- question?
  • Apple_Mango
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Should i finish Arfken's book in undergrad?
  • Shaikot Jahan Shuvo
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Schools Can I do well at Harvard if I wasn't a physics nerd in HS?
  • harvardbro
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Programs Vector calculus and E&M physics as a engineering major?
  • Erick Zamora
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Mathematical methods for physicists
  • PrathameshR
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Programs Should I Pursue a Medical Physics Masters or PhD in the U.S.?
  • Ranjithakh
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Help Looking to Combine Medicine and Physics
  • Kvm90
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Other Availability of funding within different areas of physics
  • Hypercube
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Schools What universities have really cool programs for EEs?
  • ryccoh
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Schools Recognition of German degrees at Canadian grad schools
  • fisicist
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Courses Suggestions for graduate stat-mech book
  • NFuller
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Courses Foundation year or just settle?
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Schools Best Colleges in Ohio for a physics degree?
  • madison wolf
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Courses Trig Identities: How to Ace Calc II Without Memorizing Every Identity
  • ScienceMan
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Courses Aerodynamics and flight mechanics for control engineering
  • navierstokes
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How Can I Best Prepare for Challenging Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Courses?
  • Kaura
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Mastering Math & Physics: Expert Tips for Studying Mathematics
  • TheoEndre
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Where Should I try to learn more about thermodynamics and physics?
  • Marta Gomes
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Learning Statics: Resources to Expand Your Understanding
  • Daniel Sellers
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Programs Switching major to EE: is this a good move?
  • ramzerimar
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Programs Is it possible to do masters in nuclear engineering with a physics degree
  • boringelectron
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How to prepare for uni computer science
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Admissions Am I competitive enough for medical physics acceptance?
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Programs Applied Physics vs Professional Physics (emphasis)
  • DS2C
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Programs Help clear up my confusion regarding AMO and NANO Majors
  • Delta31415
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Astronomy/Astrophysics Gap Year/5th year of Undergrad
  • ljones15
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Programs How to become a Quantum Biologist?
  • annek
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What should I expect from 1st year physics?
  • starstruck_
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Programs Physics engineering Or Applied Physics? ....theoretical?
  • Pacopescador
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Admissions Graduating in May, Have Some Questions
  • un par de tenis
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Schools Applying to schools without the type of engineering I want?
  • Walker23
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Courses Is proof based Linear Algebra be similar to Abstract Algebra
  • Ric-Veda
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Courses Mechanical Engineer switching to CS or Electrical
  • vinicius0197
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Master in theoretical/mathematical physics. Guidance.
  • Quantum Student
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Schools TU Eindhoven or Universität Leipzig?
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics in Boston
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Courses Calc III and Solid State Physics courses in same semester?
  • JustSomeWiggle
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Schools A college degree for creating the ultimate problem solving mind
  • CynicusRex
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Schools Having a hard time deciding where to study physics
  • ItsSlendy
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Studying Requirement for Goldstein level Classic mechanics
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Studying Can I do PhD in Physics after Medicine
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Programs To pursue a masters degree in theoretical physics
  • Chri
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Studying Prioritizing classes without sacrificing quality
  • DS2C
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Studying Necessity of formal math education for Electrical Engineer?
  • RubinLicht
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Admissions Considering Graduate School Again - A Reflection
  • Zurvan
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Courses Is CFD fluid mechanics + computer science?
  • ramzerimar
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Studying Need some guidance how to progress -- Having trouble with EE/CS classes....
  • JeffTheStudent
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Programs Should I or Should I not pursue a postgraduate degree in physics
  • twist.1995
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Thesis Defense Delayed: What Should I Do Now?
  • leo255
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Courses Mechanics / E&M / Multivariable Calc / Diff EQ Self Study
  • musicalmanifesto
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Programs Women earning Engineering/CS degrees, by school
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Programs Deciding between Physics or Engineering
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How Can I Achieve Mastery in Physics?
  • ajay.05
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Studying GRE for mathematics and for physics
  • quantknight
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Courses What classes should I take in high school to prepare for medical school?
  • Felicity2602
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Find Math Tutor: Friendly, Experienced & Affordable
  • ElectricRay
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Studying Dealing with Unreasonable Note Sharing Requests in Class
  • CivilSigma
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Schools Physics at a liberal arts college(among many other concerns)
  • muckraker
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Programs Looking for a minor with a Civil Engineering major
  • Nick Perrone
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Programs Maximizing Your Robotics Career: Choosing the Right Major and Minors
  • scooby dooku
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Other Should I become the Physics lab coordinator for my university?
  • Phys12
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Programs Physics Major, EE Minor: Making the Decision
  • rwm4768
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Other Feeling Inadequate in Physics: Junior Undergrad Struggles
  • PhysicsInNJ
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Should I pursue this skill? (becoming a mechanical engineer)
  • Angel Flores
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Studying 7th Grade Aspiring Rocket Scientist
  • Nimajneb
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Studying Can I Pursue a Career in Physics with Weak Math Skills and Specific Interests?
  • Yash Raj
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Studying Trying to learn quantum physics on my own
  • mrhxszp
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Career help in Robotics and Mechatronics
  • Quantumfied
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Studying Learn Quantum Physics: Bohr's Atomic Model
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Courses Should I Take Graduate Level Cosmology?
  • xdrgnh
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Studying What should I be studying to better understand the Universe?
  • Addum
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Programs Tips and Advice for Self-Learning IT, Engineering, and Science
  • narcissus_papyra
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Just to ruffle a few feathers....
  • Anon5000
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Programs Every website that a Physics Major should check?
  • RJLiberator
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Schools Research sites like MIT News or Scientific American (for a high school student)
  • Asad Raza
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Courses Where Can I Find Resources for Homeschooling AP Physics C?
  • Ethxn
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Best online QM/QFT courses/tutoring
  • mieral
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Testing Physics GRE Prep - Mechanical Engineering Student | Book Guide
  • Gurasees
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Testing To focus on general GRE Writing?
  • Seirios
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Schools Best major for nuclear engineering in grad school?
  • Kresimira
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Need career guidance for my masters in High Energy physics
  • radioactive8
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Courses AP Physics 2 without AP Physics 1?
  • Emiliano Carrillo
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Programs Masters in biotechnology after BS. in applied mathematics?
  • John Jacke
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Preparing for Vector Calculus: What Topics Should You Focus On?
  • fishturtle1
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Courses Deciding Between Calculus I & Calculus w/ Analytic GeometryI
  • havonasun
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Schools Math Grad school with only one real analysis course?
  • Orson
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Studying I want to learn a lot about science
  • Nimajneb
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