University Definition and 1000 Threads

What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to a Community College right after high school and then transferring to a university? Would it give me better/lesser chances of being admitting to a top university?? I'm asking because I have many things to consider right now, which includes...

Great... anyone else in Academia getting such emails?

What is the opinion of this school in the UK and world wide, is it a descent school? I am a US student looking to take a Msc course there in Mathematical Computation or Mathematical Physics. Any insight help!

I know this forum is for grad school, but which are the top few colleges for undergrad physics? I am also looking forward to learning quantum mechanics, the layman books just intrigue me! Which colleges teach that topic well?

Hello, everyone. My name is Stefan, and I am currently trying to decide on a university to attend. I am an Oregon resident, and was hoping to stay in the area. As of right now, I am leaning towards Pacific University, a private school in my area. My main goal in majoring in physics is to...

hello i was reading JONATHAN KATZ topic about not becoming a scientists here: http://wuphys.wustl.edu/~katz/scientist.html what he says is just right about university jobs in math and physics or it is right for university jobs in engineering too? i mean if someone gets his Phd degree in...

If I wanted to become involved in the renewable energy field, which university major would serve me best? I've been accepted into an engineering program, so I was thinking ChemE, or MatE, but maybe even EE (solar panels?). Or would a degree in physics or chemistry serve me best?

my major is mechanical engineering and I am not sure which school is better. Penn State University is always listed higher in rankings, but now i reallized that the side-campuses don't have the same reputations according to a few sites that i found... is a BS degree from rutgers actually better...

Hey guys, I'm sure this topic has come up but I feel I have a little different case than most. So, I am currently about to enter my third year as a civil engineering student, but I've recently been very attracted to a career in the aerospace industry. My university doesn't offer such a...

As I think this would be the right place to ask, I'd like to know what's the best university on Earth that teaches (theoretical) physics and mathematics, which I both want to study, because I want to become a theoretical physicist. What would be the minimum requirements (also diplomas) to be...

I've been accepted to both the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo for pure mathematics. I plan on working towards a phD in that field. I've heard that U of W is better for engineering and physics, while U of T is better for maths (applied & pure). However, I've also heard from...

Once again, this stupid university is frustrating me beyond all end. First, I had a death in the family and missed two crucial weeks of a class. They make exceptions for family deaths and I retook the class, but then they decided to make me submit 'proof' that someone who was like a parent to me...

Hi everybody, we are looking for powder XRD purchase to our University. Is anyone tell me what firm is better, what kind of accessories to purchase? I heard that Panalytical made some device for nanomaterials size measurements. Anybody knows how does it works and is this good? Thanks a lot.

Hello, I am in my final year of High School in Ontario (Canada), and I must soon choose which University program to attend in September. The following programs are what I am trying to decide between: - Engineering Science (University of Toronto) - Physics (University of Toronto) [or...

I've heard that working at a university gives you more options as a physicist but tends to get paid less than one working in an industry. Can someone tell me the differences between the two and which would you prefer. And I'm talking about a researcher not a professeur.

i haven't taken any U physics, i got A+ up to calculus II and B+ in linear algebra, I'm taking calculus III and ODE next semester, i also have to take Mechanics physics. How is this physics? i signed up for an accelerated 1st year physics course covering 2 semesters of work in one as well as the...

Civil Engineering -- University of Waterloo Vs. University of British Columbia Im currently a high school senior in Panama. I will graduate in one month with an IB Diploma. I am considering two universities right now, Waterloo and UBC both for civil engineering. In Waterloo I got into the...

Hello: I'm wondering if anyone here (especially any current students) has heard anything about the University of Kentucky math department, particularly about the environment (supportive/nonsupportive, etc).

Hi all, last week I accept offer from ohio university. I got selected to physics program. I am interested in condensed matter, solid state and nano-science. i went though the university website but i couldn't find much idea about it and fundings. also in gradschoolshopper.com web it shows in...

Hi guys, Well I now have a few weeks to make up my mind in which to put as my first choice (not sure if I have a second but even if I did it would be sort of irrelevant as all offers are AAA or AAB :D). I've basically numbered it down to Manchester and Nottingham, I had offers from both York...

Here is my current situation, as a high school drop out, I can continue my education at a so called Adult Education Center. This means I can choose my schedule that best fits my needs. Here is the thing, should I do only 2 classes a day and try my best to get close to 100% in my classes, or...

When you need to get other student's Ph.D thesis for your reference, how do you get it? Some people upload their Ph.D. Thesis to arXiv.org, but not everyone do so. Many University librararies have their alumni's Ph.D. Thesis in PDF format. However, students from other universities...

I've got conditional offers from the University of Manchester and Bath, and they're about the same difficulty (5 on AP Calc.BC and AP Statistics, Bath accepts 5 for Chemistry) I'm planning to drop one of them from my choice since I need a safety (which probably will be the university of...

I've got a few questions related to transferring to a 4 year university from my community college. After the fall semseter, I'll have 60 credits, which is enough for my general studies associate's degree. That would give me "priority admission" to Towson University, which is where I intend on...

I'm a student in the UK, and have already applied, been rejected/accepted by various universities, and accepted a firm and insurance offer. I was accepted at Southampton, after rejections from Oxford and Imperial. I was happy with my decision, but after talking to my head of physics, I'm...

Hi all, I am a physics graduate from Sri Lanka. I applied for several universities for Physics PhD program(Fall 2009). I want your help to select the best university for me. My research interests are Condensed Matter Physics and Nanophysics. My credentials are as follows. UGPA - 3.91, GRE...

Hi! I don't know what to pick as a major. I am extremely interested in both fields (moreso than any other major at the school), however, I don't want either discipline to occupy my entire life as an undergraduate (I'd like to have some free time). I already satisfied most of the...

Does anyone know whether it is possible to get one's hands on the external review of a University's physics department? Are they available publicly?

I applied to Concordia University and Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec. I already got an acceptance letter from Concordia I was wondering if it's a good idea to study physics at Concordia. I don't really know much about universities to begin with nor do I care that much but if I'm...

I'm enrolled for 09-10 Fall to begin my BS in physics at UF. Anyone else here on PF going to UF for physics, math and/or computer science?

I'm having a hard time deciding where to go. George Mason would be much cheaper since I wouldn't have to pay for room & board since it's like 10 miles away, but Virginia Tech is obviously a lot better. Is it really worth it to get private loans and be much more in debt for an education at VT...

Hi there, I have some questions which I cannot solve from my Quantum book. I would appretiate some hints as to how they should be solved. Thanks.

I'm finishing my GCSES and now I have chosen my A level options (physics, chemistry, biology and maths) and now I'm wondering what universities I should be looking at, at the moment my main option is London UCL. Has anyone got some suggestions, and what is your opinion about London UCL?

Hi, I was recently accepted into two summer programs. One, an REU at U Chicago and two, an internship at the Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. A friend of mine says that the National Lab internship is more prestigious, that is, that the mentors are slightly more amazing at the National Lab. Is...

Hello all, I'm entering my second year of university (Physics/mech engineering major) and am wondering whether it is worthwhile spending money on the textbooks? In my first year, I found there were some subjects where I didn't touch the textbooks - primarily Calculus I and II (Calculus...

I was just wondering if anyone here is in or has taken physics at Queens University in Canada. I am really just looking for someone to talk to about the faculty and such. Thank you.

My daughter is graduating from grade 12 this June and is considering studying physics at university. She has applied to Western, Queens and UBC. Which of these would be the best choice? Or, would you suggest anywhere else? She also does very well in Math, Chemistry, French, and History. She is...

Hey, guys I'm in my last year of high school and I am wondering how i could do some self preparation for University mathematics next year? This is the case as I have been told college math is very challenging and less directed toward algorithms. Right now I am currently enrolled in a standard...

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Hi. I have a question to ask the countless physics students on this forum. I just completed my gr 12 physics course (SPH 4U) and I absolutely loved it! The teacher was awesome, he had so much passion for the subject and he would go out of his way to tell us about how he majored in physics...

So, I'm in grade 12, my average in school is 96, I am top of the honor role (as in highest mark in my school) and scored about 2100 on my SAT so i expect to get into most if not all of the uni's i applied to (maybe not yale). In fact, i received a letter of acceptance from penn state and purdue...

Hello, i am seriously thinking of persuing a culinary arts (!) career so as to become a grand chef someday,hopefully.I know that the best schools for that purpose are located in Italy and France but i can't speak their languages. I try to spot really good schools. Since i live in Europe i seek...

I am going to be doing EE at university this year and i am looking at purchasing a laptop to use. So the question is... What sort of machine specs do you need to run Mathematica and Matlab quickly? --- I am looking at a Toshiba Tecra A10 (PTSB0A-00E001) Intel core 2 duo T9400 (2.53...

I'm currently a first year (Life Science) undergraduate in a Canadian University and I was thinking of trying to complete a minor in math. I kind of like math and it does somewhat interest me; but lately I have become lazy, I feel like I was much more school orientated in high school. I'm am...

Hello everyone :) I'm a 17 year old Grade 12 student in Ontario interested in physics, more specifically astrophysics. I've just finished applying to university, and don't have to make the final decision until May of this year. My choices are Queen's, UBC, UVic and UWO for Astrophysics...

Hi everybody, I would like to inform you about the new international physics contest for university students (and advanced high school students). Its name is "Prague Physics Challenge" and it's a sort of "correspondence seminary" - you are supposed to send your solutions via e-mail and you will...

I'm going to be going to Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland for two years, then I'm going to transfer, probably to UMD (University of Maryland) or UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County). What I want to know is, is UMD a good school for a physics degree? Can I get a good...

Now , I study theoretical physics in graduate level, and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to pursue my PhD. I'm very interest to do the research about black hole or gravitational physics. Could anyone suggest some proper place for me? How about Max Planck for gravitational physics?

Well, I just finished my last two courses (Physics 2 w/Calculus and C Programming) required for my transfer over to my local university for their physics program of which I will be starting in the Spring Semester 2009. I am currently signed up for Linear Algebra, Classical Mechanics, and...

Community college ---> university Hello, I'm a high school student taking 3 courses at a community college ( computer science II, calc physics and calc III).I'm going to university of colorado at boulder next year and I'm slightly worried that I will be under prepared for the courses. What...