Master's Programs and Good Weather?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding physics master's programs located in regions with warm and dry weather. Participants explore various geographical options, including the US, Australia, and Europe, while considering the reputation of the programs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for physics master's programs in warm, dry locations, specifically mentioning southern California and questioning the viability of northern Europe.
  • Another participant suggests New Mexico or Arizona, highlighting the University of Arizona as a strong option.
  • A different participant mentions the University of Melbourne in Australia, recommending it for its 2-year master's program.
  • There is a repeated emphasis on the University of Arizona, with one participant describing Tucson as a desirable city for its warm winters and strong physics program.
  • One participant encourages consideration of Italy, specifically mentioning the ICTP and its appealing master's program.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views regarding suitable locations for physics master's programs, with no consensus on a single best option. Suggestions vary across different regions, indicating a range of preferences and opinions.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed information about the specific programs or their admission requirements, and there is a lack of consensus on the best options available.

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Hi, I know this is an unusual question, but it's important to me.

I'm looking for a physics master's program somewhere that has pleasant weather. All the reputable programs I can find are in the US or northern parts of Europe (Germany, England, etc.) I like warm and dry weather (family is from Mexico and Aruba.) The only place that has weather somewhat like that in the US is southern California, and northern Europe, well forget about that!

So does anyone know of master's programs located in warm, dry places? (Maybe Australia?)
 
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Have you considered somewhere like New Mexico or Arizona in the US? I know the University of Arizona has a great physics program.
 
How about University of Melbourne? Melbourne has a 2-year master program. You might want to check out the website of Melbourne to learn more.
 
samnorris93 said:
I know the University of Arizona has a great physics program.

So does U of Texas (Austin).
 
samnorris93 said:
Have you considered somewhere like New Mexico or Arizona in the US? I know the University of Arizona has a great physics program.

I would strongly suggest the University of Arizona in Tucson if you can get in. It is an Excellent program -- World class. Tucson is a wonderful little city with warm winters and reasonable, if a bit hot, summers. It is a center for optics and astronomy with a number of the World's largest telescopes an easy drive from the center of the city.
 
Thanks for the replies!
 
Don't ignore Europe! Italy has the ICTP (International Centre for Theoretical Physics), which has a very good name. And this really intense 12 months master's looks very appealing IMO:

http://diploma.ictp.it/
 

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