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Programs Should I add a third major in physics?
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Programs First Year Physics at Marquette: Advice and Expectations
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Good Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Study Method?
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How Do You Deal with Physics Burnout?
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From non-BS Physics to MS/Ph.D in Physics
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I don't feel like I'm learning enough
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Programs Electrical Engineering Online Degree
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What are some good study techniques for Calculus?
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Programs What should I minor in? Physics/math major
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Programs Aerospace Engineering and Physics Double Major?
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Effective Techniques for Self-Studying: Any Suggestions?
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Schools Graduate School for General Relativity ?
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Schools Not leaving Math Behind in Physics Grad School
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Programs Do Chemistry Majors Have to Take the Same Calculus as Engineering and Math?
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What are the important programming languages in theoretical physics?
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Can I Take Calc-Based Physics 2 Without Algebra-Based Physics 1?
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High School Freshman Considering Coursera Classes: Pros & Cons
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MHB When you read something how do you read it?
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Need Help/Support Dealing With Procrastination/Motivation
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Schools Getting into top 20 grad school still possible?
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What do you think the best methods of Self-Teaching Phys/Maths are?
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Will a masters in physics broaden or narrow job possibilities vs. ME?
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Is Chem Eng PhD worth it for me, or just Master's?
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How do I Apply for Post Graduate Course in USA for Physics
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Is Chemistry the Right Major for You Based on Its Difficulty?
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Schools Best EU universities for undergraduate
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Studying What Books do you recommend on Electrical Engineering?
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Which option for courses if I am interested in going to physics grad?
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Starting Physics: Beginner's Questions for Olympiads
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Real Analysis after Multivariable Calculus a bad idea?
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Taking QUALITY Physics/Maths notes in and out of class?
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What Are the Best Textbooks for Learning Mathematics Through Physics?
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Submitting on arXiv before Physical Review B
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Schools BS/MS Math Degree and Grad School
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Programs Which degree for Materials Science?
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Debating joining S.T.E.M program
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Schools University of South Carolina's Nuclear Program
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Germany or USA for engineering, I am really torn now.
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How can you set up an entanglement experiment?
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Schools Doing badly in high school but want to go to uni for science
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Undergraduate math research advice
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What should I study to prepare for Calculus I and II
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Preparing for Sophomore Year Math: Tips to Improve Math Skills
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Is getting a PhD in physics a good idea?
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Testing Is 7 Months Enough for an International Student to Prepare for the SAT?
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Controls engineering, is it still a good career?
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Ionizing Radiation Course: What to Expect in Senior Year
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Physics and Dyscalculia - is there any help?
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How can I learn some basic physics?
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Programs Physics and Electrical Engineering Double Major?
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What are the best Alabama Physics programs?
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Question about emailing future advisor.
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Schools Physics grad school with bio/premed major - possible?
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Schools Does attending a CC hurt opportunities for grad school?
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MHB Final Exams | University | 1 Week Away
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Is an Accredited Engineering School the Best Choice for Undergraduates?
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Schools Dropping out of US graduate school and reapplying at Europe
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How Do You Study Physics & Maths?
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How much theory of functions does one need to study Quantum Mechanics?
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Taking three courses per term in undergrad
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Prerequisites for operating systems and compiler design
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How much physics & EE for computational neuroscience?
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Physics study abroad or research?
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How can I survive the future if I have language disorder?
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Programs Can a High PGRE Score Substitute for 12 Missing Credits in a Physics Degree?
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Do i need to be a mental calculator?
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What does the Math Grad committee think?
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If you can't succeed the normal way, try something else
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Taking third-year physics courses during senior year
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Understanding math - what does it mean?
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Schools GPA during Grad School: Does It Matter?
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Is there a field of Mathematical Astrophysics ?
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Need advice: should I take solid state physics?
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Quantum pharmacology: where to study and how
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Programs Double major Physics and Petroleum Engineering
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Schools Feeling Underprepared for Graduate School
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Going back to school for physics
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Programs Transferring to UT Austin as a physics major.
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How do you study/check solutions?
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How Can I Improve My Problem Solving Skills and Thinking Strategies?
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Wish to help out in a research lab, which comp lang to learn?
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Can I become a successful scientist?
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PhD research on theoretical physics without supervisor's help?
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What are some recommended self-study books for physics and math?
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Are Californian CC's really that bad?
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Is there an age bias in physics?
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Guidance for the preparation of IIT-JAM
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Can You Clear IIT JEE Without Coaching?
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Fulfilling foreign language requirement questions?
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Are REUs too hard for foreigners to get into?
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Is a 162 Verbal, 167 Math GRE Score Good Enough for Biology Grad School?
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Help - What should I study to learn electronics and programming?
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Studying GRE Tips and good books for this year
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Schools How Undergrad institution affects Grad school
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Best way self study real analysis?
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Schools High School Math vs College Math?
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I want to study physics(bsc phy)
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Best Physics Magazines: Subscription Options Reviewed
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Learn from My Mistake: What to Do When You Forgot to Drop a Class
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Schools Skipping Straight to Grad School (don't laugh)
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