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Is Funding Available for International PhD Students in the UK?

  • Amentia
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Special relativity and general relativity

  • PWiz
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Programs Is a Major in Astrophysics with a CS Minor a Good Choice?

  • numbersloth
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Include MOOC certificates in transfer applications?

  • jack476
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Mechanical Engineering Requirements

  • OmarCG
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Programs Astro vs Chemistry for Physics Major

  • numbersloth
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First year physics difficulty level

  • Cpt Qwark
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Programs Should I study Physics and Computer Science as a double major?

  • matthew1
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Is Math Cumulative & is Memorization Important?

  • pandaexpress
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Career Path Planning: From Civil Engineering to Theoretical Physics

  • Akira
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Is Short Communication Appropriate for Mathematical Analysis Revisions?

  • blue_leaf77
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How difficult is Topology for a pure Physics student?

  • rwooduk
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Admissions Giving IELTS/TOEFL Exam is necessary for Admission

  • krishnaCon
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Undergraduate choosing math courses

  • salad
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Schools Is Taking Physics Classes at a Community College Worth It for Grad School?

  • tabbax
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Schools Beamline for schools, Greek Delegation

  • OdysseasTS
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Getting higher marks in engineering?

  • x86
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Should I stick with Computer Eng or switch to CompSci?

  • x86
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Functional Analaysis or Abstract Algebra or Fields?

  • AXidenT
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How Can You Specialize in Particle Physics and Explore Career Paths?

  • Abraxes Hunt
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Letter of Rec. not sent, should I rescind?

  • Cygnus_A
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Artificial intelligence prerequisites?

  • icecubebeast
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Maximize Success in Independent Study Calculus: Tips from Experienced Students

  • rebeccacats
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Schools Going to college before uni for engineering?

  • Kenny Bala
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Programs Turning point - currently Biochem major but

  • ColtonCM
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Would taking a chemistry class help with physics?

  • Charles Stark
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What Should Prospective Graduate Students Know About Medical Physics?

  • the potato one
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Apply to multiple PhD's at a same time

  • blue_leaf77
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Bs Computer Science & Ms math & PhD physics

  • SantAna
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Which is the best MSc Physics Entrance Coaching Center in Delhi?

  • lqgfan
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How are precalculus and analytical geometry different?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Is electronic devices a good course to take for CE?

  • Newdimension
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Overcoming Lab Challenges in Physics Course

  • kristina92
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Soft matter vs. cosmology/particle physics

  • wintermute
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Memorizing math and physics "building blocks?"

  • x86
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Theoretical Physicist: Maths or Physics? (Greece)

  • Kostas Tzim
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Curriculum planning for un-learning

  • Stephen Tashi
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Professors outright said they'd make it easy on us

  • Cake
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What courses are you taking, Spring 2015 edition

  • Jameson
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MS vs PhD in Physics: Understanding the Differences

  • Lawrencel2
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Self-Study Math: Pre Algebra to Integral Calc

  • thetexan
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Fourier Analysis vs Topology: Which is More Useful for Physics?

  • ziggybenji
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Programs Go to Oxford or stay in the US for undergraduate degree?

  • aqileabalone
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What kinds of nuclear physics should I focus?

  • mike232
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Summer Research for Internationals?

  • Chli
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Arguing for the higher grade when you are borderline

  • leo255
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Seeking your advice on Preparation for Calculus Exam

  • bacte2013
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Programs Should I Pursue a PhD Minor or an Extra Master's for Career Flexibility?

  • Hercuflea
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Preparatory classes for nanotechnology

  • neosoul
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Programs The Importance of a Minor in a Different Field for a Physics Student

  • MathewsMD
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Schools What to put on a application to college that will stand out?

  • The12thDoctor
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Can Taking Fluid Mechanics Without Completing All Prerequisites Work?

  • 462chevelle
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Admissions What is the Appropriate Number of Recommendation Letters for an REU Application?

  • EternusVia
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Comparing AI and Machine Learning MOOCs: UC Berkeley vs Stanford

  • sarvesh0303
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Are Upward-Trending Grades More Important for Research Opportunities?

  • goose111
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What were your jobs as undergrads?

  • Cake
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Future prospects with a horrible academic record

  • Fizz Bomb
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Admissions Applying to the Summer or Winter semester in Europe?

  • ian_dsouza
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Should I continue with physics if I am better at humanities?

  • numbersloth
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Project topics on Geophysics or Remote Sensing or Electronics

  • Adegboyega
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Schools University recommendations for a physics graduate

  • Beenigma
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Class Schedule Opinions: Comparing Option I & II

  • Charles Stark
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Schools Free Online High School Physics Resources

  • WingedSpaceship
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Studying Knowing Your Limits: Dealing With Not Being Good Enough

  • Moriarty
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Transferring from csuf to cal poly slo for engineering?

  • benEE2018
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Schools Will there be an interview for a graduate school in physics?

  • sornsopheak
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Complex numbers and differential equations for physics

  • neosoul
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Programs Physics Major: Should I Take Abstract Algebra?

  • neosoul
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Programs BS/MS in CS or BS in CE/CS (combined major)

  • Walley1
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Preparing for the Putnam Exam: Tips from a Math Club Member

  • jack476
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The Top Undergraduate Math Courses for Physics

  • Joshua L
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Are UK PhDs Attainable with a 2nd Class Degree?

  • lizzie96'
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Undergraduate Math Research: Where to Start?

  • Charles Stark
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Programs Master's degree in the U.S./U.K.?

  • S.Bhattacharyya
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Nanotechnology for engineering physics guy: which courses?

  • Nikitin
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Best online undergraduate math/computer science programs?

  • Settia
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SULI Summer 2015: Selection Process & Application Q&A

  • Angelika
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How are my career prospects? Is it too late for me?

  • pandaBee
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International internships/study abroad programs

  • CPL.Luke
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Schools Please provide me top universities for MS in USA?

  • krishnaCon
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Programs Proof based classes for biomathematics major?

  • sunny79
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How Can I Improve My REU Personal Statement?

  • leandrofosque
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Possible Physics masters somewhere down the line

  • frogfriend
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Self studying abstract mathematics

  • Cruz Martinez
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Prerequisites for Statistical Physics

  • Alok Shah
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Studying Is it possible/advisable to read several books in 4 months?

  • x86
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Suggestions or advice for engineering

  • ME_student
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Which is more useful for a physics degree: logic or proofs?

  • Porthos
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Studying What math is needed for University Physics with Modern Physics 13th edition?

  • Aayam
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Divided between physics and chemistry

  • goochmawn314
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Civil Engineering: What Skills Do I Need?

  • Jeanclaud
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Is it frowned upon to take a week off of an REU?

  • axmls
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Solving My Post-BENG EENG Dilemma: Finding the Right Graduate Program

  • amenhotep
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Schools Factors in choosing a grad school

  • Hercuflea
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