insynC
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Hi all,
I'm an undergraduate student from Australia studying law and science (majoring in Physics). I'm going on exchange this semester to University of California, Berkeley, where I will be doing 3 upper division physics subjects and one upper division math.
I have heard a lot of rumors from several sources that Physics here is ultra competitive, to the point where students steal each others books, notes etc. Personally I find this hard to believe as I am of the opinion that Physics is a small enough field that you are quite likely to run into fellow graduates later on if they follow their studies - I don't see how an extra few marks is worth making life long enemies.
Essentially I'm wondering if anyone could confirm or deny these rumors, and if they are true, what's the best way I can avoid any trouble.
Also any advice on how to get the most out of my time in the States would be welcome.
Cheers
I'm an undergraduate student from Australia studying law and science (majoring in Physics). I'm going on exchange this semester to University of California, Berkeley, where I will be doing 3 upper division physics subjects and one upper division math.
I have heard a lot of rumors from several sources that Physics here is ultra competitive, to the point where students steal each others books, notes etc. Personally I find this hard to believe as I am of the opinion that Physics is a small enough field that you are quite likely to run into fellow graduates later on if they follow their studies - I don't see how an extra few marks is worth making life long enemies.
Essentially I'm wondering if anyone could confirm or deny these rumors, and if they are true, what's the best way I can avoid any trouble.
Also any advice on how to get the most out of my time in the States would be welcome.
Cheers