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CChoppy replied to the thread Physics Need some advice! (making a physics YouTube channel).One idea that might be compelling is more of a scientific journalism slant. Start by interviewing professors, post-docs, and graduate...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Physics Need some advice! (making a physics YouTube channel).Success in this area is as much about identifying and catering to a target audience as it is about making cool videos. So you might want...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Admissions Tips for a CS and physics major.The fact that you're double majoring likely won't factor in too much. They'll want to know whether you have the necessary coursework for...
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CChoppy replied to the thread A three month long summer vacation from public school seems stupid.There is research on this topic. See for example: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8356518/ "Students at single‐track YRE...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Other Which branch of engineering is more physics heavy?.The problem with self study is that there's no evidence that you completed a full curriculum, and no record of feedback or evaluation on...
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CChoppy replied to the thread What should I do if I found a paper with same result as mine?.Unfortunately one of the challenges with research is that when you're working on a problem, particularly when it's a problem of...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Engineering Physics Major Considering Masters in EE -- Need help!.I agree with StatGuy2000's post above. If you're not in a place where you're happy, looking for opportunities to advance out of it is...
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For what it's worth, let me weigh in. The fact that you have been out of your undergraduate program for 4 years could potentially pose...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Being bad at Physics.For what it's worth, be wary of the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset. Fixed: I'm bad at physics. I will always be bad at...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Admissions How to get a Medical Physics PhD?.The devil lies in the details here. What's the difference between a BA and a BSc in physics at your school? Generally speaking, most...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Testing How to not get stressed on the actual exam?.There's no universal inoculation to exam stress, I'm afraid. However I can think of a few things that might help. Experience The more...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Studying Need Help with Study Approach.When it comes to studying there is no single best way to do that applies universally for everyone. You need to figure out what works for...
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CChoppy replied to the thread Admissions Am I cooked for graduate school?.Getting into grad school will be an uphill battle if you're sitting at a 2.7. But something to really consider is... why? Admittedly...