Schedule for Senior Fall semester? Advice?

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The discussion centers on the importance of research experience for students in physics, particularly those considering graduate school. Key points highlight the necessity of engaging in research, especially if applying to competitive programs. Taking courses like Thermal Physics, Modern Physics, and Advanced Lab is beneficial, but students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities, whether through independent studies or other means. The consensus is that consistent research involvement, starting early in one's academic career, significantly enhances a student's profile for graduate applications. Engaging in research every semester is recommended to remain competitive against peers who have similar aspirations.
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Taking: 1.Thermal Physics 2. Modern Physics 3. Advanced Lab now the big question 4. Computational Physics/PDEs/or independent studies (research)?
 
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Will you be doing research even if you do not take the independent study?
 
Are you applying to grad school? If so you should definitely being doing research during the semester.
 
Only for independent study
 
But are you applying to grad school eventually? If you are, you want to have as much research experience as you can. I did research every semester starting winter of my sophomore year. If you want to get into a top program, you will be competing against students who did research every opportunity they had.
 

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