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Becoming a Physicist: Struggling with Calculus?
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Self-Studying: Theoretical Calculus vs Analysis
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Order of courses for self-learning?
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Programming - where should I start?
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Math in Moscow: Number of students per semester
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Sacrificing research to study abroad?
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What prerequisites should i study?
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What electives would be most beneficial?
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Programs Pursuing a Minor in Physics as a Mechanical Engineering Student: Is it Worth It?
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Found out I received an offer to the Harvard SAO Astronomy REU
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Masters Degree in Physics in London: 2015-2016
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Is it Worth Taking Graduate Courses as an Undergrad?
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5 graduate courses -smart? (math)
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Difference between AP physics 1 and AP physics C mechanics
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Programs Want to major in computer science, but dont like programming
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Learning Physics & Math from Scratch: Advice for 24yo With Full-Time Job
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Choosing Graduate Advisor: Finding one's Interests
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Career Change at age 30 Caution-Long Post
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Fermilab summer Lee Teng Intership
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Improve Calculus Grade: Tips for Junior High Students
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Should I do undergrad experimental research if my goal is theoretical physics?
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How to become a physicist from an engineer?
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AP Calculus teacher not very good
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Considering getting a B.A in Physics at UNC-Chapel Hill
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How do people obtain the math for theoretical physics?
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2015 Science Olympiad Assistance
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How does one know if he/she is a scientist or an Engineer?
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What background fits promising areas of mathematical physics
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Using Graphing Paper for Physics and Math Coursework
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Programs Changing my major from marketing to physics
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Is it too old to do a PhD in Physics at 21 ?
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Physics as a hobby vs. as a career
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Oxford's DPhil in the CMT group or MIT's graduate program
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Schools Returning to college: computer science/physics
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Found a mistake in REU personal statement
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Biophysics REU with no biology background
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Stochastic processes for a physicist?
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Physics REU Program Reply Dates: When Do You Hear Back?
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Getting into top grad program after
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Are experimentation and theory always two separate jobs?
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Admissions Disadvantages of being in the second wave for admissions?
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Schools A question regarding grad school resume & essay
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Need input on junior/senior course plans
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Building my resume as a 2nd year undergrad
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Open Access Publishing in Physics: Benefits & Platforms
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Should I do all the exercises in Purcell & Morin's textbook?
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Programs Non-physics major's classes for physicist
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Schools Thoughts On University of Missouri Science and Technology?
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Upgrading to ID verified student from MITx
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Hosting free engineering classes
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How proof heavy is applied mathematics?
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Tips on how to properly study Physics (mechanics and magnetics)
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Seeking Advice on Choice of School
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Will a Single Pass/Fail Course Affect My Grad School Chances?
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Decline PhD programs and refer a friend, ethical?
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I want to design Missiles for the Navy -- what should I study?
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Schools Grad school chances: Advice needed
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Physics/chemistry kicking my butt
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Programs Advice for 1st Year Physics Major: Struggles & Successes
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How can I prepare for my first year of physics at university?
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Have "general education" curricula gone too far?
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Programs Math major wanting to be a programmer
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What diffy Q solving methods are most important?
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Concerns about transferring from CC to 4year for Engineering
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What Gift Should I Get My Hilarious Physics Professor?
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What you study in Condensed matter physics
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Should I Switch from Computer Science to Another Major?
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Engineering or Physics internship?
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Programs Careers with a CS/physics double major?
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Suggestions for beginner in Robotics?
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String Theory, which is stronger, Caltech or Stanford?
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Which engineering field to go into?
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Choose Between Physics or Robotics: University Decisions
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Need Advice from Engineers (ME, CE, MSE, etc.,)
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Schools Local university doesn't offer physics major
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Transfering after 4th year of UG?
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Changing from Physics to Engineering
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Applying for an REU - "Mathematical Background"
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Struggling in Diff Eq Class: Advice for a Ditzy Freshman
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A reasonable topic for a write-up in theoretical physics
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Can a Microbiologist Pursue a Chemical Engineering Masters Degree?
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16 years old and an aspiring physicist
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Metalearning: Learn How to Learn Effectively
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Getting onto the Theoretical Physics PhD program at Imperial?
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A-level student with a love for particle physics
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AP Calculus AB vs AP Calculus BC Exams?
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Programs Essential classes for physics major?
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Self teaching physics with poor math skills?
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Schools Did I make a mistake? Intl. student visiting grad schools
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If you wanted to specialize in another subfield
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Math REUs 2014: Program Updates and Notifications
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Summer research spot without REU at a school with REUs
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Best AP Statistics Textbooks for Acing the Exam in 3 Months
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Considering transfering to computer science from comp eng
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Can I enroll in one department but do research in another for my PhD program?
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Electronics Help: Tips & Resources for Struggling Students
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Not sure where my research interests lie in undergrad?
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Programs Can I become a physicist with no degree?
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Max Planck Institute For Physics
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