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    Should I Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Pre-Med Student as a TA?

    I am a second year graduate student at a large research university. I am a Ph.D. student, but I have not yet taken quals. My field of research is Physics Education. Last semester I TA'd a studio-based introductory course of about 81 students (the first semester algebra-based course that pre-meds...
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    Schools Is it possible to transfer after one year of physics grad school?

    Is it possible to transfer after one year of physics grad school?? Here is my dilemma. I was accepted to a physics phD program with full funding (TA + tuition). Almost a semester has passed and I am not entirely happy with my decision. I am becoming very interested in physics education and...