I chose to learn Spanish as a second language. I chose it based on largely statistical considerations and with my career prospects in mind (chemical engineering). Most people from Germany in my area of work spoke near perfect english. Most spanish speakers in my area, not so great. That coupled...
I did my undergraduate and masters in Canada and followed what has been said above (4 years, plus 2 for a masters). At least back during this time (early 2000s), one had to do a minimum of 1 year of a masters before entering a PhD program. I recall that only 'exceptional' students could enter...
And I just want to say; this is sound advice. First year calculus seemed to be the real tripping up course for these people supposedly on their way to make 6 figures one day. The intro stats course also gave them fits as well if I recall. Brutal mathematical component to the curriculum there I...
I recall my undergrad days in chemical engineering and this question coming up and the electrical engineers proclaiming their's was the most math intensive and I recall the mechanical engineers not putting up much of an argument...nor the rest of us. Of course this can vary from case to case...
Yes. Absolutely correct. I just see 'worst movie' and sometimes my most 'hated' somehow has to qualify. In reality they shouldn't qualify as such. I hate Forrest Gump but it can easily be seen as something outside of what one might call 'the worst' especially based on what criteria you've given...
Is this to say you enjoyed it? No problem if you do, I am just curious. Its just that I too would say it served its purpose which is why I find it to be one of the more destestful movies in recent history. By purpose I mean it was able to spin ever so subtly and ever so effectively so many...
This is very good advice.
I just put up a couple of kids from home whom I know the parents of and they are on a 'budget' type trip through western europe and they passed through my area. In so far as I could tell, their trip for the last 6 weeks has so far consisted of sitting on trains...
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You know when you have some kind of food poisoning and you know you will eventually vomit and it will ultimately help...but its just a matter of time and you must suffer until that moment? Put on this movie. If you don't have a bucket in front of you at...
Im not really sure what your exact research area will involve but if its material science and has anything to do with polymer chemistry/engineering, and you are just starting out without a strong background (but obviously one where scientific ideas will come quickly since you studied physics)...
I like Topher's response. Sums it up pretty well.
For what its worth, I did my PhD in chemical engineering and now work for one of the major wind energy companies in the world. From a technical perspective, the majority of the engineering staff are electrical and mechanical engineers...
I moved to Spain when I was 25. Id never studied spanish in my life and knew 'hola' and 'gracias' when I stepped off the plane. I was totally immersed upon arrival and extremely motivated. I was speaking fluently in about 6 months...which many had told me how long it would take. By fluently...