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Future in Physics? A Student's Questions

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How to mention self study of physics in undergraduate application

  • serllus reuel
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Dependent upon solution manuals and rant about school

  • Fellowroot
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Does anybody have experience in Systems Engineering?

  • JesseJC
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How to do Undergraduate Engineering Research?

  • WK95
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Aerospace Students: How close is thermofluids to aero?

  • martinlematre
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Final year project ideas for remote control hardware via Android app

  • yykcw
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Programs Should I Complete an Associate Degree or Pursue a Minor in Computer Science?

  • preceptor1919
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Are Math PhD Programs Funded Like Engineering/Science Ones?

  • Ritzycat
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How can I stand out from other PhD applicants?

  • Joe626
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Differences between AP Physics A, B and C

  • tonyjacobsen
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Should I help peers with homework in competitive math classes?

  • Mogarrr
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Linear Algebra and Discrete Math at the same time?

  • sunny79
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Finding a German University for Theoretical Physics Masters Programs

  • Curieuse
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Programs Indecisive with a dual major Science and Engineering

  • Pendulum Swing
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Is Computer-Aided Drafting Useful for Nuclear Engineers?

  • DopsMo:bius
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Do you have any good advice for getting started on a research project?

  • djokovicmurray
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Programs Should I do a minor with a physics major or specialize in just physics

  • baouba
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Computational Chemistry in undergrad?

  • \Theta
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Schools Senior Year Student -- What US universities are good for physics?

  • BH Wiz
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Programs Physics major preparing for Bose-Einstein Condensate PhD

  • Cameron Roberts
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My dream is too distant from the reality, I don't know what to do.

  • Tangeton
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Schools Can i learn programming in university?

  • Aichuk
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Need guidance on Proof theory and Model theory

  • unko
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Feeling bad after not being able to solve problems

  • Aichuk
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Graduate School: So Many Options!

  • coca-cola
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Schools Is Grad School in Computer Science Worth the Struggle?

  • Jarvis323
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First Year Physics: Is My Study Plan Effective?

  • Jacobalg
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Can't decide between physics and biomedical science.

  • ClaireBear1596
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Programs Choosing Between Physics and Biomedical Science

  • ClaireBear1596
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Which Undergraduate Course Should I Choose to Become an Astrophysicist?

  • sam witwicky
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Is there shame in not being able to solve a difficult problem?

  • SpdOfLiteSqrd
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How to make up for a sub-par undergrad?

  • Dishsoap
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Schools Athabasca University for physics or math?

  • Gimblestitch
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Should I just drop my physics class?

  • Zanar
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Are There Flexible Graduate Programs for Nanofabrication Research?

  • Pounder
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Programs How the heck does one switch degrees from Undergrad to Masters?

  • Aichuk
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How to manage anxiety before Calc 3 and Econ exams on the same day

  • ineedhelpnow
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How many houses are currently under construction in Daisy Hill Subdivision?

  • knowLittle
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Programs Which math topics should I study for mathematical physics in EM and QM?

  • LeonPierreX
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Programs BS in Applied Physics/Math Minor to MS Aerospace Engineering

  • Lord_Sidious
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Schools Looking for Grad Schools that do research in ClassMech

  • Vardonir
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Physics Taking Too Long? 3-4 Hours on Kinematics

  • Jacobalg
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Back to Undergrad to study Physics?

  • nerdyman123
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"Publications and Presentations": what do they mean by presentations?

  • nonequilibrium
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Programs What should I obtain my Bachelor's degree in?

  • MrElculver2424
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Changing undergraduate lab groups?

  • Dextrine
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Learning Matrix Mechanics (and other Appl. of Linear Algebra)

  • ModestyKing
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Programs Applied mathematics and physics major.

  • PhysicsKid0123
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Schools Best Universities for PhD in Theoretical Physics in Fullerton, CA

  • M. next
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To be or not to be [An astrophysicist]

  • Kaske
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Programs CS Degree with possible physics minor

  • starrynight108
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Programs Interruption in BSEE transfer degree, what to do

  • vermin
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Schools What High School Courses Should I Take to Prepare for College and Research?

  • dogpoint
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Prerequisites for topology and how it differs from algebraic topology

  • evinda
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Programs What undergraduate degree to take for Molecular Biologist?

  • Sciguy280
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Preparing for Cambridge interview- resources/preparation?

  • bobbricks
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How do I go about getting an internship?

  • BHL 20
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Programs Deciding Double Major with Mathematics and Microbiology

  • bacte2013
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Advice for a mechanical engineer wanting to be an electrical engineer

  • Reginsmal
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What's your opinion of MOOCs? Have you taken any MOOC?

  • DataGG
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Schools How to find time for grad school?

  • Sparer
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Looking for a future in Astrophysics

  • SwiftyKaos
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Is my Calculus III teacher really prepared for this class?

  • Petrus
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Self-taught physics learner: struggling with string theory and QFT prerequisites

  • shounakbhatta
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A suitable GRE verbal score for a PhD application

  • sornsopheak
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in choosing a Final Year Engineering Project

  • AnkleBreaker
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Programs I just started undergrad as a Physics Major, and have lost confidence

  • B3NR4Y
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Top Online Resources for Physics, Mathematics, Programming, and Engineering

  • petormojer
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Programs Master's programs combining physics and computer science

  • anandsingh
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What am I supposed to do to be better than what I am now?

  • astrophysics12
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Calculus 1 and 2 regards to Civil Engineering

  • sunbear
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What is the best path to pursue: electrical or mechanical engineering?

  • Intuitive_1
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Is ME realistic for someone who hates math?

  • itsMeFred
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How can I better understand physics concepts?

  • recomendacion
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Undergraduate or Graduate Quantum Mechanics?

  • Phyzwizz
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I enjoy physics but dislike the labs

  • Fellowroot
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As a Physics Phd student, what are the skill required for Quant?

  • brianwang76
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I'd like to know how you got your research

  • playoff
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How to prepare for a research meeting with a professor?

  • dogpoint
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What to write in letters of recommendation?

  • PhizKid
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Explain french ''Grandes écoles'' to me

  • whyevengothere
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Usefullness of Web Development in Applied Mathematics

  • Akira
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Self-Taught Physics: Advice for Learning on Your Own

  • Yae Miteo
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Picking PHD project - risk vs. reward

  • chill_factor
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Faculty Positions in Physics - Find Your Place in the Academic Setting

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Statistical Physics vs QFT for quantum information processing

  • Verdict
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Aspiring to Theoretical Physics as an Undergraduate

  • s_ngularity
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Programs Math major can I really do anything?

  • TheKracken
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Astrophysics vs Theoretical Physics vs Theoretical Astrophysics

  • DylanMcBryde
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Schools Top universities in Europe for Nuclear Science?

  • Sriram Venkat
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Research topics combining fluid mechanics and mechanical design

  • rambharath94
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Taking precalculus online before calculus

  • bballwaterboy
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PhD in Semiconductor Nano Devices after undergrad in Computer Engineer

  • hasniali
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How to Read and Understand PhD Papers in Math/Physics

  • Fellowroot
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