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JaqAl
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Hello, people of science.
I am a community college physics major finishing up my first year with the intention of transferring to a four-year college and, much further down the road, pursuing an advanced degree. I will be taking the last of the physics courses my school offers over the summer (meaning a full year with zero physics courses
) and am looking for some advice on both what to expect out of a more rigorous undergraduate program upon transferring as well as what I can do now to prepare myself for it. I would like to start as soon as possible on whatever would give me a leg up when I reach my four-year institution.
Specific questions:
1. Do REUs apply to Community college students (If not, are there any comparable programs or other opportunities for research experience available)?
2. As an incoming junior, can I expect myself to be behind on the coursework performed as compared to non-transfer students?
3. Will transferring from a community college effect my future applications to graduate programs?
4. Since I am going to be physics deprived for an entire year, literature recommendations?
5. Is there any other advice that you would give me that would assist me now in preparing for both undergraduate and higher level education?
Relevant information: Attending Moraine Valley Community College; Intending to transfer to either UIC or UIUC.Thanks in advance guys,
JaqAl
I am a community college physics major finishing up my first year with the intention of transferring to a four-year college and, much further down the road, pursuing an advanced degree. I will be taking the last of the physics courses my school offers over the summer (meaning a full year with zero physics courses

Specific questions:
1. Do REUs apply to Community college students (If not, are there any comparable programs or other opportunities for research experience available)?
2. As an incoming junior, can I expect myself to be behind on the coursework performed as compared to non-transfer students?
3. Will transferring from a community college effect my future applications to graduate programs?
4. Since I am going to be physics deprived for an entire year, literature recommendations?
5. Is there any other advice that you would give me that would assist me now in preparing for both undergraduate and higher level education?
Relevant information: Attending Moraine Valley Community College; Intending to transfer to either UIC or UIUC.Thanks in advance guys,
JaqAl
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