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Schools Double Major in Applied Math and CS, Might Go To Grad School
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Keep losing focus when doing math
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Courses Comparing Physics and Medicine for Career Choice
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Complementary courses for computational physics?
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Schools Grad School: Distance Learning ? Theoretical physics
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Programs Can i get a masters of engineering with a physics degree?
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Other Writing a Paper on the Multiverse: Tips for Quality Language & Content
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Other My dream/goal is to work at CERN....
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Create a Study Schedule for Sophomore Year
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Schools Should I Change My High School Senior Project to Something Related to Physics?
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Masters options for electrical engineering?
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Studying Career in Physics? Advice for Student Pursuing a Physics Degree
  • VNN
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Admissions (UK) Where to apply for theoretical PhD programs in Physics?
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Programs Physics or Engineering comparison?
  • VNN
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Admissions Is Work Experience Necessary for Studying Physics at Top Universities?
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Schools I just started university, now what?
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Courses What subjects should I study before Quantum Mechanics?
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Studying Kleppner and Kolenkow difficulty
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Courses In which order should I take these (or more) courses?
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Programs How to continue after a major academic failure
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Programs Phd one class at a time? Going back for another Bachelors?
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Studying How to Study Science: Integrating Spaced Repetition Review
  • StudentOfScience
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Schools Taking a Fifth Year as an Undergrad in Physics Before Applying to Grad School?
  • Cloud Potato
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Courses Choose Physics or Mathematics for University?
  • PPHT123
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Programs How do you stay motivated in your degree?
  • Alvis
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Schools Graduate School Advice: Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering?
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Questions About Becoming an Astrophysicist or Astronomer
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Other When Do Classes Start for Electronics and Computer Science Students in Portugal?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Studying Need someone to tell me the topics to practise to study trigonometry
  • Mr.maniac
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Struggling with O.D.E Course? Get Help for Section 1.2 Homework Due on Friday!
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Admissions Please look over my Academic Suspension appeal
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Schools Tips for new university students
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Other Pros and Cons of Academia vs. Industry
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Courses 2 Math Classes Simultaneously in the Summer?
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Schools Scared about college -- First time I've been scared of academics
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Programs Graduate Program in QM: Researching Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
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Studying Solving Problems with Physics: What Branches Are Needed?
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Courses Prerequisite to General Relativity/Cosmology Undergad course
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Studying Which area of physics should I study?
  • GriffinC
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Programs Which Graduate Field Combines Math, Logic, and Computability?
  • SrVishi
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Studying Studying habits and sticking to them.
  • Generator Gawl
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Courses Are graduate classes worth the cost?
  • SwaggyP
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Biomed, Mining, and Petro Engineering Differences
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Programs I have a degree in Medicine and want to study Biophysics?
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Studying What's the best way to start learning physics?
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Other Want to be an engineer, but do research on the side?
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Courses How do you become good at physics?
  • xforeverlove21
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Courses Good Books for Numerical Analysis & Mathematica for Learning
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Studying Overcoming Struggles with Calculus: Is Skipping Tough Problems OK?
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Is Machine Design important for Aerospace Engineering?
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Courses Regarding the Difficulty of Math Graduate Courses
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Schools Can I get into grad school with such a low GPA
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Other ChemE going into Junior Year.... Help me get back on track.
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Programs Peer online degree programs, No in-person class -- Good idea?
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Other Take Physics C without passing B
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What are the prerequisites for learning Boolean Algebra?
  • Mikaelochi
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Other Weird question: IB Physics EE ideas
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Testing Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, CompTIA A+, & more
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Schools AP Physics C and College Introductory Physics
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Advice on Pursuing a Career in Physics After Graduating
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Studying When is a good time to give up on a problem?
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Is there a free physics magazine available
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Programs Which type of research position would best prepare me for a career in cosmology?
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Studying Is it possible to learn German in a small amount of time?
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Courses Academic Coursework Pickle - Could really use some advice
  • Seth Newman
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Other Where Can I Share My Scientific Theory on X for Maximum Exposure?
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Programs Joint Degree in Computer Science and Physics.
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Programs Undecided between Masters Degree in BME, EE or Applied Math
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Other Should a Future Physicist Master Calculus or Programming?
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Any recommendations on Physics education?
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Studying Fall 2016 Schedule: Organic Chem 1, Gen Bio 1, Calc 1 & Effective Speech
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Studying Resources for reviewing Electrodynamics
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Programs Online degree for international students with financial aids
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Other Does NSF care about GPA? (After 1 year in Grad)
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Studying What to do in my spare time to be more successful
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Other Opinion on including a Sorority on Resume
  • SuchaNatural
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Courses Which Science Should I Choose for IB Courses?
  • Flare12
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Is Effort Enough to Succeed in Astrophysics?
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Programs EPhysics major taking 6 courses in CS/SE -- Which to choose?
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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?
  • RubinLicht
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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
  • Lord Satin
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Schools I'm in a country where science isn't appreciated, what should I do?
  • MedLam
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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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