University Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello, I am from Mexico, Sonora, a state south to Arizona and I am currently 6 months from finishing high school. The title only says that I need help choosing a university, I do, but I also need information about the diferent careers based on physics and mathematics. Nuclear physics and just...

Well, I live in Quebec and for those who do not know the system I will provide you a little description: In Quebec, we graduate with an equivalency of an 11th grade. After 11th grade, you must earn a CEGEP degree (2 years is the usual length) which is kind of the equivalent of a postgraduate...

This is not really a question on physics itself, but can someone give me a list to a site which shows a group of scientific post graduation papers? Physics if possible.

It's a kind of medical physics, is this lab good? http://physics.okstate.edu/yukihara/dosimetry/ I also found similar labs in duke etc. http://www.safety.duke.edu/radsafety/drdl/default.asp Is there any ranking available in medical physics or radiation dosimetry lab? Maybe I most...

Hey all So far I've found three main university ranking tables but there are few difference for an example Hertfordshire uni for physics according to guardian 16 while according to Times online it's 40 and according complete uni guide it's 43.so i am confused .I know that it can be some...

Is it just me or is this book complete ****? I've only read the second chapter on velocity and acceleration but it's horrible. The examples use algebraic formulas and are nothing like the assigned problems. I remember one the questions asks to find the initial velocity and initial position of a...

Hi everyone, I'm in second year of a maths/mathsphysics degree (four years) and want to go on an exchange next year to a German-speaking country. My university has given me the job of picking the university. Most German universities seem to just do a pure maths or maths-computer science degree...

Hiya, I'm currently applying to Canadian universities for an undergrad degree in Mathematics (Combined with Computer Science somehow). My first choice would be University of Toronto, but that costs beyond what I am able and willing to pay for an undergraduate degree as an international...

Hi, I am a Physics student who is studying in a German university. My current term is the fifth and I am going to obtain my Bachelor degree in the summer. My Bachelor thesis will be in nonlinear dynamics, I've started doing some literature research and computer experiments already, and I like...

This is the schedule at a 2 year college by the way for about 19 units: Monday Chemistry from 11:30am - 1:20pm, Math from 4:00pm - 6:15pm , Astronomy from 7pm - 9:20pm Wednesday Chemistry from 8:30am - 1:20pm, Math from 4:00pm - 6:15pm , Astronomy from 7pm - 9:20pm Friday Computer Science...

The circumstances are: There are about (guessing) 8 W's on transcript And the guidance counselor , or one of the many guidance counselors, did say that a student is likely to be unable to get into any 4 year University with "alot of W's on transcript" (The guidance counselors never say how...

Hello All , I'm an international student , studying at a Canadian university . I'm doing my Master's degree in computer science which was not my major in my country . My major was education and computer . I've studied 42% computer and the rest was education . However , I'm wiling to do my...

Do the professors or whoever it is that chooses to accept who gets into unviersity or not even take into consideration the letter of recomendation? My friends suggested i get a letter of recomendation from my current math teacher if i don't think I'm going to get high enough marks for my chosen...

I am an undergraduate student and I started looking for summer research opportunities. There are no opportunities at my own university and only a single REU (one of the most selective ones in the country, no hope of getting in) on the topic I am interested in. That's why I thought I might ask...

Hey there again, I'm looking for some advice on preparing for university, I've applied and luckily received offers, and the current work we're doing in school is very manageable so I intend to look further ahead, so my question is, what can I do to prepare best for university? Perhaps...

(For engineering)? Seriously considering attending out of state in Colorado, and wondering if it would be better to attend a university in Colorado, or one in California. For hiring purposes, is California a better state for schools? Granted, this is in regards to attending a university that is...

In California, How much money per year does it cost to go to a university, say the university of Sacramento-CA? (Or the out of tuition fees per year at a university in Colorado?) Does it cost more than $11,000 per year? And how much money does FAFSA provide to a student who meets the GPA...

please if you may! I am searching for a good university , if i could use the term "best" and i don't really know where to search so I am writing in forums to get an answer ! i m 16 and i really need to know your oppinions! i live in greece and i know english and french!so what would you suggest??:)

"Great Books" Physics University? Is there a "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Books" " physics undergrad and/or grad university? Viz., is there a physics department that reads the original works—e.g., the Principia when studying Newtonian mechanics, Einstein's 1905 papers when studying...

I am an international student (from India) and I wish to apply to the University College Utrecht, Netherlands for a BSc in Physics. The high school diploma that I have obtained is offered by the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. My application will be for admission in the Fall 2010...

Since schools in California offering engineering M.A.s, B.A.s, and P.H.D.s are for the most part very competitive, would it be easier to get into a university in say Colorado?

Hello! I'm applying to different universities in the US. Can you please give your opinion about the University of Missouri - Columbia? (http://www.math.missouri.edu) They have several professors with PhDs from prestigious universities so I think it's a good option, isn't it? what do you think?

If you've repeated math classes just at 2 year college and want to transfer to university but feel afraid? due to, you've had to repeat math courses at junior college and junior college is supposed to be far easier than 4 year college , it feels scary to think about taking upper level classes at...

Hello all, I am about to apply to the UC system for exchange. I will have to choose 3 campuses to apply. Berkeley is out of question, if I will be eligible to apply, it will definitely be my 1st choice. But I am undecided about other 3 (or 2) alternatives. Is there anybody here that has any...

I am a senior and I want to get my PhD in mechanical engineering. Until recently I was applying to graduate school to go directly for my PhD in what I will call Topic A. This semester I began working on a project with a professor in Topic B that is completely unrelated to Topic A. I am really...

How much more rigorous are the science and math courses at a university compared to science and math courses at a 2 year college. On this website called assist.org , it shows you all of the classes you would need to take at a particular 2 year college to get to transfer to a 4 year college...

Hey guys, i am getting ready to transfer to either UT or UTSA for EE next august, i was wondering if any of you guys ever worked or had a job while going to university. i will have to work to pay rent so i was wondering how hectic it is trying to work and get good grades in engineering. i...

I am planning to become a physicist. But here is my question. Next year I will be heading to a post-secondary institution; however, I am unable to decide whether I should go to a college or university. Here are some problems 1. Money isn't a BIG concern, but it's always good to save up...

This is my question. I am going for a major in Physics. I am still in High school. Can someone tell me what were you grades when you got into either of those Universities? I mean your overall grades. List them out for me. Also, Is it more difficult to transfer from an university to another...

Hello again everyone, looking for some advice from people who are/have studied at university; The problem I'm having is that the university I'm seriously considering studying at for an MSci (in physics) is UCL however I'm not sure about the course... Indeed UCL has a fantastic reputation...

The difficulty of the courses is one of my major priorities in my selection of the universities I intend to apply to soon. I don't want any easy "plug-and-chug" crap as I would be bored easily and lose motivation to study. So I am asking you guys, which university has in your opinion the most...

Hi folks, Simple question: does anyone here have an idea of the quality of physics graduate study at the university of Hawaii? I am interested in fundamental physics, quantum gravity, quantum field theory etc. The professors there mostly research elementary particle physics and have...

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Started uni this year. I'm going to every single class, but I feel that I don't learn anything while in my classes (it's generally been like this all through school). At the end of the day after spending anywhere from 4-8 hours sitting in front of a lecturer I rush home in a panic to try to...

hello. I'm thinking about continuing my studies at Cambridge University after i obtain bachelor degree equivalent, and i have few questions about that university. How good you have to be, to get to Cambridge? high level of understand of knowledge lectured during bachelor studies, being...

Hi all! I'm applying to several universities in the US. Among them is the University of Utah, I'm applying for a PhD in pure mathematics. Do you know what's the reputation of this university? I was told it is good, but I'd prefer to read comments from Americans or from anyone who studied...

Can anyone tell me What's the last date for submission of Declaration form for november test conducted by oxford university for undergraduate course in Physics?Please send me as soon as possible if anyone know that.

Hi ... I want to do Ph.D in computer science from US . but could not make up my mind to select the US University. Please check my credentials n let me know whether I am eligible to get 100% scholarship in top US university renowned for Computer Science or not. :shy:My credentials...

Over the past summer, I have really fallen in love with Physics. It is the most beautiful of subjects and I am pretty sure I want to pursue it as a career. Here is the problem i am facing right now...I am currently a senior in high school and although my grades and sats/acts are alright (3.7...

Well i am at the last year of high school and school just started today. They scary part is that we have to get ready to apply for University with 3-4 months. However, before we get there i need help on studying skills and work habits as ill be honest i didnt have the best grade 11. Thanks...

What is the best university in South Africa for studying physics. I know that it depends on what research and courses in physics the university offers. I have narrowed down some universities: University of Stellenbosch (Maties) http://www.sun.ac.za" The field I really would like to go...

I'm thinking of moving to a state that has a public university with a decent physics program, in which I have a chance of getting into. I don't have much money on me, so I want to keep the costs low; before applying to the college, I'll be staying in the state for a while, so I'll need...

Considering that the university lacks regional accreditation, and the mission of the university entails undermining any belief that disagrees with the evangelical interpretation of Protestantism, what do you think the chances are of a graduate being accepted for Masters or PhD work at an...

I'm trying to wrap my head around college admissions as I start my junior year in high school. Since my primary interest is in math, I'm thinking of an applied math major (but other hard sciences and engineering are also likely possibilities). I want to do undergrad research and/or...

Hello there. I am a 2nd year uni student studying chemistry. I have a paper in a few weeks on the foundations of physical chemistry. I am having a problem with some quetions and would appreciate any help. Thank you to any who help. 1.Can the expectation value of the rotational angular momentum...

Sooo. I'm entering my final year of high school this fall and by Christmas have to decide what I want to do in university. I am having difficulty deciding what to apply for and at which university. University options: 1) University of Saskatchewan. PROS- close to home, cheaper CONS-...

So I have heard that the prestige of the school you get your phd matters a lot when trying to get a job as a professor at a university. Would that still apply if you work in research for a number of years outside of the university before you try to become a professor. For example I am going...

In two months, university application will start. So I have this little time to decide what to do. I don't think it is a possibility to do everything I want so I have to narrow it down to one. What can I do?

I am going to transfer from a CC to the state flagship university

Hey all, I'm beginning university in Physics in a month. How it works in Quebec is that you have 2 year's worth of CEGEP, in which you have a general science program, and then you move on to university for a 3 year baccalaureate. I was wondering if I should start reviewing the maths and...