Can You Teach Yourself Physics Without Formal Education?

Thread starter Xavier Cross
Start date Mar 9, 2015

Mar 9, 2015

Xavier Cross

Hi, I'm Xavier. Currently a diesel mechanic and amateur physicist. Dropped out of high school, but have since gotten my GED. Never taken a science class after high school, just really like physics. Some people count sheep to fall asleep, I contemplate quantum theory.

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Mar 9, 2015

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Hello to all. I am a physics student about to complete his Bachelor at a German-speaking university. I speak English, Italian and German fluently. I plan on using this forum for some academic advice since I am thinking of doing a Masters degree in physics.

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Hello everyone, I'm Cosmo. I'm an 18 years old student majoring in physics. I found this forum cause I was searching on Google if it's common for physics student to feel like they're in the wrong major in the first semester cause it feels like too much for me to learn the materials even the ones that are considered as "basic math" or "basic physics", I've initial fascination with the universe's mysteries and it disconnect with the reality of intense, foundational mathematics courses required...

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Hello everyone, I'm AlexR, a passionate physics enthusiast from Wisconsin, USA. I've been fascinated by the wonders of the universe for as long as I can remember, and I'm excited to join this community to deepen my understanding and engage in insightful discussions. Background: I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, and my journey into physics began during my academic years. Over time, my interest has expanded to various areas, including: Classical Mechanics: Exploring the foundational...

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