I'm currently going through the application-process for swedish university. My choice stands between studying physics at the Stockholm university - department of physics or the Stockholm Royal Institute of Technology, which has a physics-engineer program. I think the theoretical part of science is fun, which makes university a good choice with a small group of people and a "closer" environment, but i think the second choice might be better because of the good status of the institute and the good connections the institute has with other schools.

Any thoughts or experiences would be very much appreciated!

Ok I've probably made myself look bad through various lame posts but science is very dear to me and I'm really looking forward to some rewarding responses from guys like lethe etc who really inspire me in this choice. Thanks.

I'm currently going through the application-process for swedish university. My choice stands between studying physics at the Stockholm university - department of physics or the Stockholm Royal Institute of Technology, which has a physics-engineer program. I think the theoretical part of science is fun, which makes university a good choice with a small group of people and a "closer" environment, but i think the second choice might be better because of the good status of the institute and the good connections the institute has with other schools.

Any thoughts or experiences would be very much appreciated!

Ok I've probably made myself look bad through various lame posts but science is very dear to me and I'm really looking forward to some rewarding responses from guys like lethe etc who really inspire me in this choice. Thanks.

well im in grad school right now for physics in colorado, my advice to you is go to the place where you can make the most connections, connections are super important, even in the field of physics. another key element is to go some place where there is research going on that you are fascinated by. along with that, try to haev an idea of who you might want to work under. if this guy doesnt get many papers out, you prolly dont want to work for him/her. also working for a guy who has a great reputation can really do a lot for you as far as where you will end up after you finish your phd and are looking for a post doc. anyway, thats just my 2 cents

shrubby: do you know brian king.

shrubby: do you know brian king.

no, unfortunalely i do not. i looked in the directory but didnt see anyone by that name. is he in the physics department. it is a big department as well as university, it could be that our paths have just not crossed

no he already graduated...frmo UoCol. Boulder...did his phd in QC.