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How does one finish something you've started ?
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Schools Starting out new/College guidance
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Schools Grad school for foundational physics?
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How Can Physics Students Optimize Their Graduate School Applications?
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How scientific terms become established
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Society of Physics Students or other physics society worth it?
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What are some tips for hobbyists studying advanced mathematics and physics?
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Should I re-read theory and errors or just go straight to practice?
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Getting Into Relativity: Tips for a Physics/Math Major
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Undergraduate Math Outside the Classroom
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Interesting topics in Physics to learn
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Schools Grad School Question: Finding Research Topics in General Relativity
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Schools Will double majoring in economics diminish grad school chances?
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Programs What to major in when looking to work with nuclear energy
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Preparing for Exams: Curve-balls & Unseen Problems
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Programs Which major is best for technology research?
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How long does it take to Forget a subject for exams?
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Programs Need Opinions On Majors/Minors (Update from last year's post)
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Programs Advise on math courses to supplement physics major
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Questions regarding R.E.U. opportunities
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International Physics Olympiad (IPhO): Assistance is needed
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Programs Don't know what I want to do having a major life crisis
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In need of some advice about my future
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Am I cut out for this? Entering 2nd year undergrad.
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Should I become an electrical engineer?
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Good follow up to The theoretical Minimum?
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Can I still pursue a career in physics even if I'm not good at math and physics?
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Are Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry useful for physics?
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Getting Started in Physics: Books & Olympiads
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Is this Fall schedule doable for a Physics/Math student aiming for all A's?
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Addressing a professor in email with first name
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Programs Junior year of physics degree. Financial and lifestyle question.
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Testing Book for Cherenkov radiation problem in Physics GRE
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Schools Should I go ahead and take Calc lll in my first semester of College
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What should I study after Calculus 3?
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Programs What engineering major for a R&D career related to healthcare
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Testing Book for Coaxial cable problem in Physics GRE
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Loving a subject I knew the least.
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Programs What jobs other than physics/engineering jobs can you get with a P/E degree?
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Will I need a Calculator for Calculus?
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Programs me with aerospace engineering major Decision
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Am I behind? How to get the most out of a small school.
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Swapping General Physics 1 for Intro to C++: Advice?
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Where should I start with tensors and their applications?
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Schools Will these Junior College Math Courses Be Sufficient?
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Advice and general guidance on writing and submission of a math paper?
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Hey guys What course should I take? (Pure maths)
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Which engineering course makes the most use of particles ?
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Undergrad at a large state school?
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Going into sophomore year, how should I prepare for math?
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Prerequisites for real analysis?
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Physics for Chemists: Which areas are of help to chemists
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Mechanical Engineer with a decent pGRE
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Low Undergraduate GPA: Is it Still Possible?
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Quizzing Basics: Tests, Skills, & More
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Nuclear Engineering (or electrical) and Physics
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Doing worse on PGRE second time around?
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Tips for Writing English Comp 1 Essays
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Preparing for the Physics GRE: Strategies and Tips from a Fellow Student
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How to handle a strict professor's grading on a paper assignment?
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Engineering undergrad -> astrophysics PhD
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How Does Starting at University of Arizona Shape a New Student's Future?
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Optics for Biomedicine: Limited Programs & Duke's Plans
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Is an Undergraduate in Applied Math with a Masters in Engineering good
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Programs Which Double Major Best Prepares for a Career in Robotics?
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Being involved in research without knowing everything about the topic?
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Schools Should I even bother applying for grad school?
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Is 19 Semester Units Too Much for a First-Year College Student?
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'Cal Poly vs Cal State LB 'for robotics
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Accelerated PhD Track: Pros & Cons
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Improving Math Rigour - Tips & Advice
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Is astroparticle physics a worthwhile field?
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A few questions regarding Astrophysics ;
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Mathematics/Physics v Math v Physics
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Programs Doing a Physics PhD without a Physics Undergrad Degree?
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Where can I find challenging proof problems to practice?
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Intro Physics Audio for 15hr Road Trip - TorqueDork
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Physics Extreme Project: learning physics/math in spare time
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Looking for online summer study buddies
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Physics BS then Aerospace MS or Engineering Physics MS?
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Schools Best plasma physics schools in Russia/Europe?
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Is this a solid way to mark an exam on a Mathematical subject?
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Programs Physics major- Should I take biology with a lab?
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Accelerated Bachelors/Masters for physics?
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How important is tedious 2, 3 page long integration in physics?
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Schools Are GRE Scores Required for Canadian Graduate Schools?
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School education vs online self learning
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Programs Skills to learn before pursuing degree in mechanical engineering
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Maximizing Math Success: Tips for Improving Study Habits and Skills
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Masters from not-so-reputable univ okay?
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Retake physics 1 or take modern physics?
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Schools Do I need to be in a top college to be a physicist?
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What are the different sub-fields and branches of astrophysics?
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Schools Most suited US university for PhD in Theoretical High Energy Physics?
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Your Hardest Undergraduate Course
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Programs Is a Chemistry Minor Necessary for a Physics Major?
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Preparing for GRE and TOEFL Exams: Registration, Test Format, and Resources
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Take fall semester off to study for PGRE?
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Tips for Enjoying Geometry Despite Disinterest
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