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    Programs Astronomy PhD in Europe: US Citizen, EU Citizen, Fluent in English & Hungarian

    Hello all- I'm currently wrapping up a Physics M.S. in astrophysics at a well-known university in the USA for this field, and for a few reasons I want to get my Astronomy PhD in Europe, focusing on experiment (I know I want to transfer from here because the research opportunities don't...
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    When Will REU Decisions Be Released? Tips from a First-Time Applicant

    I applied to about ten programs that were a mix between astronomy and physics... I've heard back from three so far, but no luck.:frown: Two of those were programs with February 1 deadlines, however, so I still have a bit of hope.
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    Summer job in Physics for UK student

    You're right: most US programs are required to only have US residents in the programs due to funding (like the vast majority of REUS). However, there are some exceptions if you look carefully at the list, Caltech's LIGO comes to mind, but most places will still give preferences to Americans...
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    Admissions Maximizing Your Chances for REU Acceptance: Tips and Insights from a Scientist

    They're published articles, some of which I was paid for and some of which I wasn't (difficult to get paid as a teenage writer!). The ones I was thinking about are ones that involved science writing and reached a decent circulation size...
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    Admissions Maximizing Your Chances for REU Acceptance: Tips and Insights from a Scientist

    Alright thanks for the responses.:smile: After looking through a few applications I have another question for you all. One of the things I do as a hobby consists of freelance science writing and I've got a small file of articles like that already, and while everyone I've asked agreed that it...
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    Admissions Maximizing Your Chances for REU Acceptance: Tips and Insights from a Scientist

    Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone here had any experience or advice for applying to REUs. I'm currently a sophomore with some research under my belt so I'm probably going to give it a shot this year. :smile: Does anyone have any advice about getting in or know anything about specific...
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    HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?

    *Looks at grades, makes plans to transfer to the University of Victoria*
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    Which PF usernames stand out as the best?

    What? It's not the astronomers' fault that they get to do it in clusters with hot stars... :cool:
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    How to Ask a Girl Out in My Grade

    It's not a good idea to actually ask a girl if she likes you because then you'll probably be seen as too direct. Just ask her if she wants to have a cup of coffee and see what happens is usually the best way to find out! Good luck. :smile:
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    Which PF usernames stand out as the best?

    Of course if we want to discuss who has the name referring to the biggest and brightest object I think I take the prize. Unless there are any other rouge galaxies running around. :biggrin:
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    Weird Project Idea: Help Needed for Report Container

    Hmmm... how about a collage of perdy astronomy pictures, would that work?
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    Can You Unleash Your Hidden Talents and Discover Your Alter Ego?

    I'm a twin and people keep asking which of the two of us is the evil one. So I guess my alter ego is the good one. :devil:
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    Highest Math Level for Med School - What You Need to Know

    At my school the premeds take Calc I and II, the idea being if they're going to take physics they need to understand it somehow. :wink:
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    Top 10 Hands-On Astronomy Activities?

    Safe solar viewing techniques and such, particularly good when there's an eclipse conveniently available. :wink: Scale model solar system. If you want to make the planets any decent size (ie a sand grain) you will need to move a bit which is always fun. Say how much time it takes for light to...
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    HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?

    From my private school- 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C Etc. Note we are the only school I am aware of that did not give actual GPAs to students, nor were we ranked. The reasoning behind this was they did not want 41 very intelligent girls getting all cutthroat as we did that enough just for who...
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