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Admissions Classic schooling questions [bachelor's]
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Programs Grad prospects of a current International Senior in HS
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Where can I take a general physics course 101 at online?
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Masters in physics with a bachelors in liberal arts
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Programs Maths vs Physics degree for theoretical physics
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Other Working in a biology lab for a physics/biophysics major
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Studying Build Physics Intuition: Solve Phys Mech Problems Easily
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Insights Corrections to MIT Open Courseware: Systems of Varying Mass
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What is the process of QM studies? (Not a simple question)
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Studying Self-study for math and physics or sticking with school material?
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Most Fundamental or Important Class for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
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Courses Preparation for an applied math career
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Schools Which College Should I Choose for Physics: UF or Cornell?
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Enrolling in a Graduate Physics Program with an Architecture Degree
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Programs How to pursue a physics grad program with a math degree?
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Admissions Asking my prospective PhD supervisor about funding status
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Recommendations on introductory reading to ionosphere phenomena
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Programs Can an Electrical Engineering Degree Lead to a Career in Astronomy?
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Other How to become an amateur physicist
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Admissions Can I change my major from "physical geography" to "math"?
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Admissions Continuing formal education after an abrupt stop
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Online ME or AE Program for Active Duty Military Service Members
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Courses Physics education PhD then MSc Physics
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Programs Study in Canada or the UK to become a physicist?
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Courses What do I do to catch up on Physics 1?
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Studying Seeking your suggestions on my upcoming undergraduate course workload
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Other Where to publish a few little articles?
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Admissions (international) My chances of getting into top Astrophysics programs?
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Schools Best Universities in Europe for Superconductivity Research
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Other Graduate student in need of a mentor
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Programs I chose math instead of physics. Was it a mistake?
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Programs How Can I Transition from Physics to a Career in Medical Physics?
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Admissions Letter of reference/recommendation for a PhD
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Lost in a physics career and willing to return
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Studying What Is the Best Path to Learn Math?
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Other Advice for Pursuing Physics: My Friend's Story
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Programs Is studying physics as a part time degree effective?
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Courses Which math course should I take (as a physics major)?
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Studying Where shall I start? (16 y/o wanting to become quantum physicist)
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I need to write a paper in maths
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Other I feel anxious when writing my first paper
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Other What is your personal policy with preprints?
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Courses Should I take Calculus 2 my freshman year of college?
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Admissions Can someone critique my statement of purpose? (Master's Degree in Quantum Engineering)
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Studying How to find challenges to use as a reason to study physics?
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How would you go about studying physics outside of university?
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Other Taking Care of a Pet while in Grad School
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Studying Advice for preparing for a physics degree
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Guidance/advice required for engineering Physics involving scope and career
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How Hard is it to find a research job with a Master's degree in Physics?
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Question about APS DNP fall meeting
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Programs PhD Theoretical Physics - Part 2
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How Can I Improve Retention of Physics Theorems and Formulas?
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What should I do with a new discovery?
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Admissions Being Competitive for Top US Graduate Schools
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Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE
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Programs Can I go from a Physics Bachelor's degree to a Comp Sci Master's?
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Courses Quantum Optics, Feeling Overwhelmed and Underprepared
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Programming Languages used in Graduate School? (quantum, high energy, and nuclear physics)
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Studying Necessary maths for undergraduate physics
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Courses Intermediate Mechanics Self-Review
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How Should I Approach Self-Study for Math?
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Programs Electrical Engineering vs. Robotics in Graduate School
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Confusion on which Master's degree area to choose
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How do i get a nuclear engineering degree
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Preparing for Physics Grad School after Math/Comp Sci undergrad
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How do researchers in physics approach their work and make discoveries?
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Studying Modern physics after quantum mechanics
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Admissions Applying to a PhD in Pure Math with an undergraduate degree in physics
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I want to learn calculus on a budget
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Why do students struggle with word problems?
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Admissions Which Countries Are Best for Pursuing a PhD in Physics?
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Programs General Engineering/Chemistry/Biosciences/Physics - what to choose?
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Courses Where to go after Differential Equations?
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Physics makes me feel really worthless
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Other Photovoltaics-Condensed Matter or Optics?
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Studying What to do in a gap year to prepare for a Physics + Math degree
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Other At what stage did you stop doubting your academic/career choice?
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Admissions Feeling down, did I mess up my future?
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Other Should I give up string theory due to its job prospects?
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Programs Is doing a PhD in Engineering Part Time in 8 Years Possible?
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Programs List of terminal master's programs?
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Programs I have an undergrad in Geomatics and I want to pursue physics
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Programs What graduate major deals the most with radiometry?
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Finding Your Path to the Aerospace Engineering Industry
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Physics Praxis Exam Help and Resources
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Other Your thoughts about "International Journal of Theoretical Physics"
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Grad school is fleeting and I literally don't care anymore
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Acceleration in Polar Coords, Intuitive Definition video
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Admissions Having an A- average in upper division physics course
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Other General Masters Advice after Bachelor's Degree in Physics
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Programs Should I become a physicist or a mathematician?
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Programs Help on Majors and Graduate Degrees as an Engineering Student
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Resources for self-studying PDEs
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Learning New Math Material: Is the 'For Dummies' Series Helpful?
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Programs Research paper reading suggestions
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Good English or German Sources for the Casimir Effect?
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Struggling with Physics: Any Tips for Self-Study and Problem Solving?
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Studying Advice for studying at home during the pandemic
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Programs Getting A Bachelors Instead Of Graduating HS
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