Hi. Looking for general advice on self studying math, physics, programming etc.
What happens often with me is either I go too fast and encounter for which my basics aren't clear enough and going back and forth between chapters/modules boggs me down. So, I erase my overall progress and just...
Yes I agree. But wouldn't you say that being average as a STEM researcher (particularly in pure sciences) is harsher than being average in say engineering?
I understand the type of people you're talking about. I had a couple of classmates like that (who pursued Physics). Well I wouldn't say that I am a genius or prodigy. Generally, I do manage to gain mathematical intuition after spending time with the subject.
I don't read a lot papers, partly...
I was interested in astrophysics since I was kid and not just in a pop-sci way. I was reading elementary university level textbooks. I enrolled in a Physics program. But since the end of high school I was in a bad place mental health wise, which carried over into university. I felt like I...
@CrysPhys Thanks for answering!
I've often heard and read about physics PhDs eventually working in industry and software. I am into software as well. How difficult is the transition though? Like even currently, I feel like I have to do extra coursework to catch up with my friends who majored...
Hello. I have posted a similar thread many years ago.
I am finishing my EE undergraduate degree in about 6 months and am thinking of doing of a Masters in Physics. I have had a discussion about it on the forum. It is challenging to switch fields but it seems doable to me at the moment. However...
Yes you're right. It is pretty unreasonable. Hence, I am now more looking towards a MS/MSc program.
Yes I'm aware. I have examined the Indian options. The academic level entrances are not much different except that Indian universities don't expect you to have done undergrad research or even...
Yes my university does offer degrees in Physics but (a) it’s not so good (b) it’s quite expensive and (c) it’s pretty inflexible. However, there are certain exams that I can appear for (similar to Physics GRE) and get into a good Master’s program. So, hopefully I will be doing that next year.
I'm not talking about my university. The people in question were able to take extra time to the grad school they applied to study advanced undergrad courses.
Aah. My bad. I apologize.
I talked to a couple of students who were from a similar background as mine and were able to take an extra year and study a few advanced undergrad courses. Is that an exception or the norm?
I looked up a few qualifying exams (Yale, UofChicago etc.) and sure enough I don't how to solve all of it. But I checked here. Aren't qualifying exams to be taken at the end of second year of grad school? If I study the courses mentioned in the link for 2 years, then I can qualify. Am I missing...
I see. Thanks!
One more thing. Can you point out any resources for the uni exams mentioned above? I found this post link by @ZapperZ but there is no external link to any papers or anything.