University Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello, I am wondering which I should choose for universities. I applied to the top university in Canada for mathematics - waterloo for acturial science. They offer very little scholarship. Maximum of $2000 over 4 years but the program I applied to is co-op. I am also getting an offer for...

"Questions about admission to Cornell University" I will take my Bsc. in Physics next year. And I have already started to think about my Msc. degree. I m considering Cornell Univ. My cGPA will be like 3.40/4.00.However, my core courses averege is about 3.70/4.00. And I have strong...

There is this girl that was special to me since I was 10 but I never had the courage to talk to her. I think she like me as well but not too sure. I did not see her until first year uni which again I did not have the courage to talk to her. Now in 4th year uni I am feeling a bit lonely and...

I am a grade 12 student, and I am wondering which of the two university should I attend. The choices are SFU or UBC, but I am not sure which university has the most graduates going to top university for PhD. Thanks

Hey, sorry to start another thread on undergrad schools, but I was wondering if someone could give me a general idea on the reputation of the Northwestern University physics department. The school as a whole is generally well thought of as far as I can tell, but I don't ever hear much about...

Hi! I'm a current Gr.12 student and facing the heavy decision of choosing a university...I like physics and mathematics and would like to pursue somekind of career involving one or both of these fields. Here's the universities I've been accepted to and the scholarships I received: University...

Hey guys I seem to be in a bit of a predicament and I’m wondering if you can give me some advice. I’m currently in an intro-calculus based physics course (E&M). I still need to take the mechanics portion of the class during the upcoming fall semester. The problem is that the professor at my...

DeVry University?? You see Devry commercials all the time. Give your researched opinion. IS it worth going to, poor, or excellent? I know they give associates degrees in Business and technology and even bachelors in engineering.

I am a current grade 12 student interested in studying physics and chemistry in university. I have applied and been accepted to the University of Windsor and the University of Western Ontario. I know Western is a much better school overall...especially when it comes to medical science...

These are my two choices for undergrad physics right now. BU costs a ton more than UMass, but it's in the middle of boston, which is a plus. UMass campus is alright, but it's in the middle of nowhere. However UMass offers a Bachelor of Science and BU only a BA. I'm leaning to UMass, but...

I was just accepted to the Physics REU Program at the University of Pittsburgh.:cool: Will anyone else here be a part of this program?

hey can i talk with any ee student of university of michigan...:rolleyes:

Sorry if this has been posted... I really want to do a Maths + CS joint degree for 4 years at university. I'm currently in Year 13 doing Maths + Mechanics (and Physics, Chem). How hard will I find it? Just to give you a clue, I got marks in the high 90 %s in my modules in Maths, so I am...

Howdy, I'm a student at Concordia University and have been chipping away at the various prerequisites (ie: chemistry, biology, math) that are required to take Physics there. I originally went to this school for Journalism, but have since changed my direction. It might sound a little crazy...

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am from UK as well. Studying A2 Maths Chem Physics and AS Further Maths. Hows it going everyone? Heres my university choices for MATHS AND PHYSICS joint honours. Note, all UK Uni's. Imperial - rejected Warwick - AAA - FIRM KCL - AAB and a pass in AS FM Bath -...

Hey guys, I'm planning on studying physics next year, here in Belgium, now I don't know if you guys would even know one of these universities. I'm considering: Ghent University and Leuven University If any of you lads would know pro's and con's, or even know one at all, it would...

If Cambridge don't accept me, which universities would be second or third best for mathematics at undergraduate level? Oxford or Bristol for example? and why does it actually matter? thanks roger

Didn't realize this was such a huge post...so I provide you with...a table of contents! (and the option of skipping part 1 without missing any really important information)1. Background Info - the epiphany! 2. Accepted! (to hell?) - the truth unfolds 3. The other - university, that is 4. The...

I heard this interesting program on NPR. Opting Out of College for a Blue-Collar Life There is nothing wrong with making a living in the trades. However, I think it is important to have some level of education beyond high school, such as courses in financial management, business...

I have applied to study electrical and electronic engineering at loughborough university. And i have yet to get a response. I was wondering if anybody else has applied to loughborough university and have received an offer. If so how long did it take?

I'm thinking of applying to this school (im a U.S. citizen at a U.S. university). I read that it was Canada's number one school or something like that. How is it compared to the U.S. schools? Is it comparable to the top 10 U.S schools? Top 20? In terms of getting in as an international grad...

Has Your University degree helped you finding a job?? * Yes * NO For those that have gone to University or Polytechniques..my question is if this has been helpful for you when trying to find a job..since Physicsforums include people from different countries, i would like to hear...

I am into the final year of undergraduation. I am looking for an advanced book on Optics which deals with mathematical approach to polarisation. Today I went to a book shop where I came across a book on 'Fundamentals of optics' by Jenkins & White. Though it covered most of the topics but didn't...

Hello, Does anyone have anything to say about UofC's engineering program? The time is nearing for me to pick a school, and the most convienient one would be the University of Calgary. I looked for "top engineering schools in Canada," and UofC was on one or two of the lists, but not all of...

I know UW is a big engineering, math, and computer science school, but how is their physics program relative to the other top schools in Canada?

I'm one year away from my final year in High School, and am hoping to get a full scholorship to one of the best Universities in Canada. I am hoping for Waterloo, but I'll probably go to whichever one will give me the most money. I haven't yet spoken with my guidance counsellor about specific...

Hello all. Long time no see. I'm currently in university studying chemistry, and I relised that in general conversations and just lectures I tend to miss out on a lot of the words i.e. I can't actually make them out. I can hear the murmuring, but I'm having increasing trouble actually...

I live in Canada. I want to take a loan from the bank for university because I don't want to go to university in my home town. How do I go about doing this? Do I have to give up anything in order to do this. Could you help me.

Im having a bit of trouble on the last question of my assignment... The circular motion of a particle in the x-y plane is given by the equations: r(t) = 7.23 m, θ(t) = (6.33 rad/s)t, where r is the distance from the origin and θ is the polar angle measured counterclockwise from the positive...

Are there any other open style universities within the US?

Is Open University good for mathematics? http://www.open.ac.uk/

Hey everyone. Ok for the last year I have studied Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London first year undergraduate. Have never really enjoyed my course, been interested in the subjects and what is going on, not done well in my exams etc. I am now considering quitting and going to...

I read the course syllabus' of MIT and Harvard universities and my university. There is no difference between assignements, labs, exams, etc between those 2 famous universities and my university. Then why would someone say their graduates are better trained than me and/or graduates from...

Hi, first post yay! I would like to know especially from undergraduates what they think about Potsdam university physics and engineering double degree. http://www.potsdam.edu/content.php?contentID=D5F4E216767003A3CC24E613A43FAA8B I graduated high school without taking physics or...

Hello All, I am an elactrical student in the U.A.E University and I plan to do an electrical day and I don't know what to do in this day so Can I have your suggestion for this day and what kind of activeties, please?

What do you think? A. BSc in Physics with Medical applications@Kings College, University of London or B. Double Major Physics with Civil Engineering @ University of Miami (FL) Note option B takes 4 years while option A 3. Both options are identical financially because expenses are...

Difference of...studies between a city and a private university (title was difference of studies) Ok i live in italy and I'm preparing to go to univ of Turin. Just a question: one that goes to MIT, Columbia, Caltech or Cambridge, has a lot of theoretical preparation more than a person who...

I searched the board but i didnt find a lot of information concerning this school. i am considering going there as they 1. have an engineering physics program (not accredited) 2. are doing several things in the field of nanotechnology and alternative energy. 3. have a Land, Sea, Air...

Does anyone here watch the http://www.open2.net/roughscience/index.html" series? It was made by BBC in collaboration with the Open University. It's really fun to watch.

i think i am going to go to embry-riddle arenautical university in the fall for space physics. it costs 37,000 a year. to anyone who is affiliated or aquainted with that university...is it worth it?

Hi people I am a student from India and have just finished my 12th grade. Could anyone give me some feedback on Nanyang Technological University , Singapore. I have applied for engineering courses this year and hopefully should clear the exam (just hope so) Thanks Sparsh...

Hey I have been offered admission to the Pennsylvania State University's College of Engineering... Do any of you have any idea about its reputation, degree value, grad. employment opportunities? etc. It would really help me out. Thanks :smile:

When applying to US grad school, how important are extracurricular activities - like community service, student organisations, etc.?

Hi I've recently got offers for chemical engineering in Manchester university and for chemistry at university of Warwick. I've got a dilemma situation; I don't which of these university I have preference to. Although in terms of ranking in the recent 'times university guide', Manchester...

So I'm reading this article, where Johan Prins of the University of Pretoria argues that renormalization is unnecessary if you treat electrons as nothing more than waves. Rather than model electrons as having attributes or behaviors of particles, he says they should be modeled as a "holistic...

As I've discussed here befor ephysicist don't get paid that much. I could make as much driving trucks or delivering food. Well I decided I'm going to move, to Southern California. San Diego willprobrably be my next place of residence. I don't that they have any IV type colleges but I'm sure...

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My question is, how many maths are physics majors required to take? Are the maths physics majors usually take similar to the maths applied and pure math majors take? In other words, are the maths physics major take, only limited to the three calculus courses and differential equation...

I am a maths-physics oriented university student who recently got very interested in life/biology. The problem is I have not done biology before. So should I enrol in a year of biology and miss some second year physics or should I do lots of physics and maths now and I would be able to pick up...

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