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Courses What courses are necessary for a math student interested in CS?
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Programs Physics Minor or Major for EECS Students?
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Programs What Should a Freshman Physics Major Prioritize for Success?
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Programs Can you switch specialities between undergrad and grad
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Courses Course choice - bad at arithmetic
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Schools I'm in a country where science isn't appreciated, what should I do?
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Studying Undergraduate Physics: Study Modern Physics & Get Concepts Clear
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Admissions Optimizing Your Graduate Application: Importance of Early Submission
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Studying How to prepare for Theoretical Physics MSci over a gap year?
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Other Will Medical School Stifle My Passion for Technology?
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Free Certificates for Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy Course
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Other Switching Research Groups Without Burning Bridges
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Schools The university I wanted rejected me and I'm feeling so sad....
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Schools Dual citizenship, which should I use for college application
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Studying Does only the application really matter?
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Studying What's more important for physics?
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Studying How Do You Tackle Tough Problems When Stuck?
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Programs Which European Master's Programs Are Best for Theoretical Particle Physics?
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Courses Undergrad Student: Preparing for Quantum/Particle Physics
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Programs Steps to take to pursue a Ph.D in Physics with a Math degree
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Other I want a second opinion on whether I should stop school for now
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Other How Can I Balance Returning to College After a Long Break?
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Courses How many semesters of undergrad chem for phd in physics
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Programs Adding a math minor to a physics degree?
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Programs A couple of questions about applied physics Ph.Ds
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Studying Electrical Engineering Tutor Needed
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Admissions How Do Admissions Committees View Taking a Break Before a PhD?
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Programs Computer engineering or electrical engineering to physics?
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Studying Should I Consider Studying Physics Abroad for Better Opportunities?
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Studying Feeling like I forget everything I learn
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Studying Why Am I Struggling with Motivation to Study Physics?
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Other How to write an IEEE level research paper?
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Other Questions about Undergrad research
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Guide to math needed to study physics
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Schools HS Senior seeking advice for university studies :)
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Programs What Physics degree would be best for me?
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Schools Which Colleges Offer the Best Aerospace Engineering Programs?
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Studying Should I choose Engineering over Physics?
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Studying Physics, Chemistry or Nanotechnology?
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Programs -- Choosing Major in Engineering
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Testing Is My GRE Mail-In Registration Processed?
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Does someone want to study with me?
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Other Can my wrists handle being an engineer?
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Studying Supplementary book for intro signal processing class
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Programs CS masters program for low major GPA
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Studying Books for a prospective physicist
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Courses Which Course Offers Better Job Prospects: Physics or Engineering Physics?
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Other Does Graduate Level Math Enhance Understanding of Undergrad Math?
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Programs Can you help with questions about a Masters degree? (Quantum Biology)
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Insights Comments - How to self-study algebra. Part II: Abstract Algebra - Comments
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Preparing for the GRE Physics Exam: Resources & Tips
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Studying Use pencils or light-coloured pens for notes in books?
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Certificate program in IC design or Master's in IC design?
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Studying How can I combine Astronomy and Technology?
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Where can I find reliable resources for learning physics at a Ks3 level?
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Studying Sc Neurobiology Student Seeking Scientific Foundations
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Studying How do I study math and physics effectively as a student?
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Applied Math Undergrad: Best Grad Degree for Sci/Industrial Research
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Studying How do I overcome being terrified of not understanding ?
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Schools Graduate Schools that do Turbomachinery Research
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Studying How to deal with cramped Physics courses?
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Studying Getting Started with Astrophysics: An Exploration for Beginners
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Tips/recommendations for continuing my learning in DSP?
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Courses Should I take a course in differential geometry?
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Admissions Will a Not Passing Grade in a GE Course Affect My Chances for Graduate School?
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Testing Need help bettering exam technique
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Studying Pre-Studying Courses: Maximize Your Learning
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New Electrical Engineering Student Seeks Guidance on Writing Research Paper
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Schools Graduate schools for a PhD in Physics
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Schools Applying to Study CFT in Graduate School
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Courses Accelerated Physics course with lab options
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Schools Preparing for University: Balancing Academics and Social Life in Physics
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Deciding between Edinburgh or Manchester University
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Studying Ideal time spent on 1 question -- need some advice
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Geometry is important for vector analysis?
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Studying Seeking for suggestion on thesis selection
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Studying What Are the Best Resources for Understanding Nonlinear Optics?
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Other Masters in Applied Math | Job Opportunities With Biochemistry
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Studying Looking for some basic feedback on math book to learn next
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Programs Concerns about getting into a good Medical Physics program
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Other Writing lectures about physics (equation editing software)
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Other Help Non-traditional student planning to study astrophysics
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Other Recommend research groups for PhD position
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Schools Tips for a freshman mathematics university student
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Programs What should I major in if I'm not passionate about anything?
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Good universities for mathematical physics
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Programs Interested in majoring in Electrical Engineering -- Questions
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Studying What background is needed for nuclear physics
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Testing Should I worry about grades if I don't have scholarships?
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Programs Deciding between a math and physics major
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Other Interesting side project ideas for an undergrad (beginner)?
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Programs EE/Physics Undergrad to Medical Physics Grad?
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Studying How do you know whether you will enjoy physics or not ?
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What research field is concerned with the mechanics of sand?
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Programs From CS: a MSc, or another degree?
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Get Tutoring Help for Learning Physics
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Programs Struggling to decide on MSc following chemistry degree
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Courses Junior Chem Eng: Is Taking 5 Courses Possible?
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Other Entering competitions as a super-senior
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Schools About my future: college choice EE or ME?
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