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Miscellaneous Questions About Learning Physics.

  • Wajdi Al-ashi
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Programs Will my theater minor appear on my diploma?

  • leroyjenkens
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Preparing for a masters program placement test

  • Lawrencel2
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Theoretical physics vs theoretical astrophysics for studying the big bang

  • Pleonasm
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Programs Trouble deciding a major ME or MET

  • tcm75
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Programs Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry: Which Path to a PhD?

  • back2skool
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Schools Upon graduating high school, how long will it take to get a PhD in physics?

  • Kailford
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Emailing a postdoc offerer for future reference?

  • Hercuflea
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Best upper level math for engineering?

  • rhino1000
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Where Should I Start Learning Electrical Engineering?

  • Steven Ellet
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Nuclear engineering job prospects and Texas A&M program quality

  • Dayeed
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Chemical engineering first year student

  • Thembile199
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How to study Theoretical Mechanics?

  • Sidvlpr0142
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Undergrad research professor choice

  • gfd43tg
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Struggling with circuit building as an EE major despite strong theory skills

  • sheldonrocks97
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Testing Physics GRE Preparation Resources

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Should I Pursue a PhD in Engineering Despite My Lack of Motivation?

  • vysethecoward
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Is it Weird I Find Physics II easier than Physics I?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Studying Balancing reading the textbook and working problems

  • ZetaOfThree
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Terrible experience in first integration (lebesgue) class

  • Mathmaybe
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Universities with neurophysics research programs

  • rtpour
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Unranked/low ranked graduate programs in theoretical cosmology/hep-th or astro?

  • Wheelwalker
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What Steps Should a Freshman Take to Become a Theoretical Physicist?

  • FocusOnTruth
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Is my whole physics career a joke?

  • MPKU
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Do you know what are these physics-I-lab devices?

  • Dorea
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Schools Nervous about Grad School and Recommendations

  • Opus_723
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Summer program for undergraduates

  • wandarz
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Additional prerequisites for General Relativity

  • Alok Shah
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Physics or Engineering? Deciding My Path

  • agonydrum
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Precalculus topics necessary for Calculus

  • Ritzycat
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Where Can a Freshman Physics Student Find Summer Internships in Europe?

  • Demroz
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What type of math should I study to prepare for computer science?

  • Anele
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B.S. in Computer Engineering, M.S./PhD in Technical/Engineering Physics?

  • Theoneandonly99
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Taking physics, calculus 3, differential equations and linear algebra together

  • Engineer1990
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Do I stand a chance as a physicist?

  • vtl
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Learning derivations versus solving problems

  • spaghetti3451
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Schools Is this an appropriate list of Grad schools for me?

  • retro10x
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How to improve test taking / Figuring out life? Get out of Limbo

  • bluechic92
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Can you bring a dependent abroad for Ph. D.?

  • schrodingerscat11
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BBC Article : Why Cramming doesn't work but spacing does

  • jedishrfu
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Is This Spring Schedule Too Challenging?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project Ideas

  • umair21
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Best path for studying physics and computer science

  • Bluskyz
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Schools Which US universities do I stand a chance to pursue a PhD?

  • shpongle
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Schools Classes to take to prepare for physics education grad school

  • SpdOfLiteSqrd
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Spring schedule review: EE circuits, probability, statistics and robotics

  • sheldonrocks97
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Schools Useful Computer Programming for Astrophysics concentration in Grad School

  • majormuss
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Losing Confidence with Grad Apps for Physics :/

  • bluechic92
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Testing Sending a Poor Physics GRE Score

  • omephy
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Handling burnout from a required quantum field theory course

  • WannabeNewton
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Path to mathematical physics research from algebraic geometry

  • Grassman1
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Testing Missed My Physics GRE Signup, What To Do?

  • Legaldose
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Interested in Computer, Mathematics, and Physics?

  • noman.rasheed
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Schools Good undergraduate universities for physics?

  • janbug
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Computer Engineering to Aerospace: My Messy Situation

  • Aeronav
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Acquiring low grades whilst studying hard

  • gorska
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Schools Brown University Math vs. Applied Math

  • Hercuflea
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Automotive/Avionic Mechanical Engineering?

  • mycars12
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Is Taking AP Physics in High School Worth It?

  • Delta31415
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Math Research in Undergrad Fun? Worth it?

  • metapuff
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Prepping for first "Modern Physics" Class

  • blintaro
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Is It Burnout or a Sign to Change Your Major?

  • RRiley99
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Is Studying Physics in Brazil or the US the Right Choice for Me?

  • Brunnun
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Should I Take More Math Courses for Grad School in Physics?

  • malignant
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Why Can't I Solve My Homework Problems Alone Anymore?

  • RRiley99
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Schools Applying for grad school years after finishing undergrad

  • nebulinda
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Correlation between Test Scores and Academic Success

  • DrewD
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I just want to be able to read physics equations

  • bugmagnet
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When does Computer science get interesting?

  • TheKracken
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What are the alternative career options in astrophysics besides research?

  • Candy Rios
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Does course load matter in final semester?

  • jbrussell93
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Can Someone "Rank" Math Course Progression?

  • pandaexpress
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Schools Gaining Tenure: Impact of Coursework on Hiring Decisions

  • Hercuflea
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Should I take history of mathematics as my math minor elective?

  • ineedhelpnow
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Physics? Astrophysics? Engineering? I don't know what to do

  • J Goodrich
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Programs Double Major in Computer Engineering and Physics?

  • CharBet
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Programs Is it possible to pursue a career in nuclear physics without getting a degree?

  • penfoldemily
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Preparing for an MS degree after a gap from undergrad

  • Lawrencel2
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Why do mathematicians, physicists, and engineers seem hierarchical?

  • Pendulum Swing
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Surviving a classroom math class? (As opposed to an online one)

  • Tyrion101
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Programs Double Major Physics/Math vs. Physics Major/Minor in CS

  • RJLiberator
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Commuting via car or BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)?

  • Lawrencel2
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How do researchers typically come up with their first research topic?

  • preceptor1919
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Experimental Physics: My Life, Career, Education?

  • Mark Edawrds
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Schools Graduate School: "I want to do it all"

  • Convuler
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How to know more about the frontiers of modern physics research?

  • dilloncyh
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8.05x: a free Quantum Mechanics Course from MIT

  • Saif Rayyan
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Researching Reputable Graduate Programs for MS in Applied Physics

  • Lawrencel2
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Programs CS vs. Mechanical Eng - 2nd degree

  • DewYouKnow8
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What Are Good Electives To Take During Undergrad? (applied mathematics)

  • Magnawolf
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Best physics subfields for job prospects?

  • Ritzycat
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Progression in Mathematics for Physics

  • KUH96
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Methods on getting a high mark with a hard marking teacher?

  • TheExibo
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Schools How to prepare myself for college?

  • Swazii
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