lovelyone

So, I am in a high school right now. I am graduating next year, and I was thinking of going into Engineering, but I don't know what area of engi would suit me well. TBH, engineering sounds quite scary to me, but the courses I've prepared says I should go with engineering.. I guess..
I have currently taken phy, chem, calc but not bio. And I really want to do something that requires one's creativity.

I don't know.. somebody help me please?

Also, is there anybody who goes to U of Waterloo in Ottawa, Canada?
U of Waterloo, U of T and UBC are the three uni's I'm thinking of applying for. Thanks!

HPuck35

The problem of being good at the STEM type classes but not knowing enough about the various forms of engineering is somewhat common when you have no one to help guide you. High school subjects are very general and not much help there.

Pick a college that doesn't require you to designate a major for admission and has a wide selection of majors. Those that do require it usually are admitting you to a specific department and changing majors can be difficult. The freshmen classes for all engineering majors are the same or very, very similar. You can then decide at the end of your freshman year, during which you should have also used the college resources to investigate the various branches of engineering. If you are still undecided at that point, a good choice is mechanical engineering as it is itself a somewhat general field.

Note that some colleges will ask for an intended major but your choice is non-binding. Read the application and the supporting info to see what you are signing up for.

siddmax

No you should definitely apply to an engineering major you think you'd be interested in. I'm currently an engineering major (nanoengineering). Its hard and you have every right to be scared, but its also well worth the effort. Most of the classes are all about applications in the real world. Its probably the best major to take as an undergrad and most rewarding.

Honestly, just go for an engineering major, most of the first year undergrad classes (math/physics) are applicable to each one, so you won't miss out that much if you want to switch engineering majors.

I'd suggest computer science if you're looking for great internships and great job prospects after graduating. But follow what you believe in and get involved in college and have fun. If you find engineering too hard or not interesting, just switch.

Sapper1815

I think you mean U of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Ottawa is a long way from Waterloo.