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Schools Which Canadian University Offers Better Undergraduate Physics Opportunities?
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Schools Will university live up to my expectations or should I consider other options?
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Other Become Proficient in School Physics Problems
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Admissions Got an MS admission offer -- Have some questions
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Studying How can I prepare for the IPhO/APhO and collaborate with others?
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Schools Study in college or join the US Air Force?
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Other Plugging numbers into my calculator wrong
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Programs MEng or MSc. , but both require thesis?
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What Are the Connections Between the Higgs Field and Spaghettification?
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Programs Would this Engineering Physics degree be better than a degree in physics?
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Studying Rotating black hole & Hawking radiation research
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Programs AP Stat or AP Bio for a physics major?
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Other Undergraduate Research Paper: Physics & Differences
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Admissions Hospitalization Withdrawals Effect on Admissions
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Admissions Getting prepared for a short-period visit in a research group
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Studying Age Impact on Academic Career: German Study & PhD at 30+
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Programs Conflicted College Student: EE or CS?
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How to continue my studies by not liking physics?
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Programs Switching Fields: Should I finish the major or just switch?
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Should I learn fluid mechanics or thermodynamics
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Is it possible to learn Physics Maths without suffering?
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Courses Does a W on a transcript look bad?
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Schools How did you learn/study programming in University
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Studying Where to start physics instruction?
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Please give me adivice on solid state physics learning resources
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Courses Teaching quality of Coursera math courses after platform re-design?
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Schools University of Zurich Nuclear Engineering
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Studying Missing thing while solving physics problems
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Dreaming to become a scientist (physicist), can I?
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Programs Triple Majoring for MIT/Caltech: Math, Physics & CompSci?
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Studying Trying to Understand Rotational Motion
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What languages would you suggest for Biology (beyond English)?
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Schools How to check school ranking by field?
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Programs Beginning physics degree 6 years after HS studies....tips?
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Schools Research positions outside home university
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Cosmologists: Share Degrees, PhDs & Rivalries
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Programs If math and physics research had a baby....
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Programs Is it possible to get a PhD degree if you publish a good paper ?
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What Are Some Practice Problems for Understanding Quantum Mechanics?
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Programs Dilemma of pursuing only one major
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Schools Number of Atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) Physics Departments?
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What are some creative and interesting BSc Physics level 2 project ideas?
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Programs Is it worth it to get a second Bachelor's in Engineering?
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Testing I understand the physics but struggle with the math on tests
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Courses 48 yr old wanting to learn physics
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Studying Need help finding an ok sleep schedule while in school
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Schools Which of these 4 colleges has better a better physics program?
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Schools Universities to recommend for online math/physics courses?
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Courses Intro to Differential Geometry or in-depth PDE Course?
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Help Ted Decide on a Career Path: Seeking Advice from Experienced Professionals
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Thoughts on rejecting a program after their deadline
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Journal of Physics: Submit Research Paper on Braneworld
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Admissions How much does not having my first term senior grades matter?
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Other I need recommendations for an interesting Senior Project.
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Understanding physics without lab work
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Schools Ok to apply for two phds from the same university?
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Schools What University offers an online master degree?
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Schools Please can i get feedback on appeal letter
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Where do I start with quantum physics?
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Schools Grad School Interview: Preparing for International University Visit
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When is the Best Time to Prepare for the GRE?
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I want to know about Computer Network Engineering certification programs
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Admissions Yes, another post about theoretical physics
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Studying Is it normal to be a dunce in some areas of physics?
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Courses Should I take General Relativity?
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Programs Not sure which science major to study
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Should I retake pre-calc before calculus 1
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Interested in Brain Computer Interfacing
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Studying Understanding Linear Momentum - Resources for Undergrad Freshmen
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Mechanical Engineer vs. Computer Engineer
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Other General Question About Self-Teaching
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Schools How to search for the best Theoretical Physics Schools
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Programs Major change of mind about my Major....
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Schools University Physics without high school preparation
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Programs Which engineering/science uses this the most?
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Should I Take Advanced Electricity and Magnetism for Quantum Computing Research?
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Programs Official CS Minor vs. Just Taking CS Courses?
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Improve Physics Concepts: Learn the Method
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High temperature Superconductors: Cuprates
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Studying What Are the Best Resources for a 16-Year-Old to Study Higher Math?
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Other A in Discrete Math 1, Lost in Discrete 2.
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Programs Can you earn a Physics degree while in the military?
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Programs Prospects for Mech/Aero Engineering
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Courses Help me to determine the better course
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Studying What's my level of physics according to the textbook?
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Computer Engineering vs Computer Systems Engineering
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Schools Technical drawing and aerospace engineering?
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Experience with Late SULI Letter of Recommendation?
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Programs Ideal Undergrad Preparation for Biophysics Ph.D.
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Admissions What should I wear to my PhD interview?
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Admissions How does one find a great Graduate advisor to work with?
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Other Graduate Research topic involving QFT and General Relativity
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Programs Areas of research in Medical Physics
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Schools Can I Get Into Grad School Despite My Low GPA and Age?
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Courses Can I catch up on physics 1 & 2 in 3 months?
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Studying What to do After a BS in Software Engineering?
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Courses Mathematics in Physics vs Business/Econs
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Schools Is Virginia Tech a Strong Choice for Aspiring Astrophysics and Cosmology Majors?
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Studying A good site to download free engineering journals?
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Distance Learning HNC at Teesside Uni - Connecting Students
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