25 years old and going back to engineering school next year. What can I do to get back up to shape in the meantime? I'm in the army so online coursework is out of the question, but I can get textbooks. What should I be learning and how?
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posted by jrsnr
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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London UK 2nd career: Should I do a Masters in Economics? Or is self-study with a good reading list a viable alternative?
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posted by mary8nne
on Jul 17, 2012 -
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Statistics, machine learning, and image analysis/processing. Two months. Self-study. No other obligations. Recommendations?
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posted by puppetsock
on May 14, 2012 -
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I'd like to relearn the fundamentals of economics and public policy. Where should I look for books, videos, and other materials on these topics?
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posted by wingless_angel
on Mar 28, 2012 -
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DILF? DELF? DALF? Which French foreign language exam is right for me - and how should I prepare for it?
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posted by jph
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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I am a professional translator, Japanese to English. I work almost entirely in comics and novels, at home, alone. My Japanese language skills are atrophying, and I don't know what to do about it.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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I like math! I took an introductory undergraduate math course on DSP and, well, I want more.
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posted by Nomyte
on May 15, 2011 -
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What key studies should I pursue to improve myself in order to become an effective and dynamic wedding officiant?
I was ordained in 2002, but have only recently begun to perform marriages. At first, I officiated without fees for close friends but now the requests for my services are snowballing.
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posted by _paegan_
on Jan 18, 2010 -
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How can I advance from being someone who plays the guitar to a real guitarist? I'm tired of the same old open chords and basic barres. How do I become a true musician on the instrument? Kinda long inside thingy.
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posted by Precision
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend some projects or self-improvement/self-studying for a high school senior taking a gap year between high school and college?
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posted by zhang.chuck
on Mar 8, 2009 -
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As a computer engineering student about to begin my sophomore year, what can I do on my own to distinguish myself from the scores of other kids in the field when it comes time to find an internship?
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posted by DMan
on Jul 15, 2008 -
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Starting this fall, I plan on taking some preparatory undergrad coursework with the intention of eventually applying to a master's program in applied mathematics. I am seeking suggestions for reading material concerning the field of mathematics in general, both as a refresher and as insight into current focus areas and work being done. As a working engineer, my situation and background might be a bit different from most considering this route...
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posted by Bugg
on Jul 15, 2007 -
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Languages: I would like to teach myself a foreign language with the primary motivation of reading literature written originally in that language. (Italian, in this case.) For now, speaking and pronunciation are not as important as learning grammatical rules, sentence construction, and growing my vocabulary. Ideally, I would like to learn at my own pace, without having to hire a tutor or enrol in language classes, and I would prefer to skip general phrasebook greetings. Apart from a dictionary, what should I arm myself with? Are there any good resources on the web for this? How should one go about teaching oneself to read a foreign language? Thanks!
posted by Lush
on Jul 6, 2005 -
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