Recent content by tomtheemu

Look into combined degree programs. I don't know about UCI, but my major is Chemical Physics, which is something of a different subject but one that incorporates aspects of both fields: using an understanding of physics to address problems in chemistry from a very fundamental perspective. Edit...

Yeah, the money is definitely a factor as well - there's funding for me to stay at school but it's basically living expenses. Being able to pay down some of my debt after the summer is definitely a motivation. What was the general timing on what you did? Several of the companies I looked at...

My order of priorities, which is working out great so far: 1. 8 hours of sleep per night 2. Grades that you're satisfied with 3. Every remaining moment, have as much fun as possible For me, that ends up being about 6 hours of work, including class, per day, 1-2 for video games, 1 for exercise...

Hi all, I'm a junior undergrad majoring in chemical physics, and starting to think about plans for next summer. My assumption for a while has been that I'll stay at school and do research towards my thesis, but lately I've been considering other options. My school doesn't require a thesis...