2nd bachelor, U of Hawaii

College Majors Engineering Majors
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<p>Hello everyone. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations from those that are kind enough to read this and respond. What are some other things I should take into consideration if I make this move? </p>

<p>I’m interested in attending the University of Hawaii Manoa in 2013 or 2014 for a second bachelor’s in engineering after getting out of the military. I’ll be using VA benefits, and I have a considerable amount of savings due to multiple deployments so I won’t have any debt after graduation. Savings should still be solid even after all this is done. Estimating to take about 3 years to complete due to lack of lower level engineering courses (i.e. calculus I, II, III, calc based physics, etc.). Ultimate goal is to find a job in engineering in Hawaii and to stay there for as long as I can. Difference of non-resident fees and what the VA benefits will pay for tuition has been factored in for this move and is a non-issue. No debt, no family, no commitments. </p>

<p>Reasons for a second bachelors in Hawaii:

  1. 1st degree is not something I want to do as a career post military (non-engineering degree)
  2. Really enjoy math and technological advancement
  3. Not interested in a MS degree. Would rather stay as broad as I can and not limit/specialize in a certain flavor of engineering.
  4. Worked in the mil aviation community and would really enjoy continuing working in that realm of engineering after graduation.<br>
  5. Want to be able to enjoy my hobbies on my free time, which are mostly based around the beach/water. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>“What are some other things I should take into consideration if I make this move?”</p>

<p>I had a friend who lived there. The only downfall for her as a blonde with blue eyes (geez, why did I lose touch with her) was she was given the business for being a haole. But with your moniker that might not be an issue. Sounds like you have a unique opportunity to live your dream life. Go for it.</p>

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<p>UH has the types of engineering listed here:
[Accredited</a> Programs details](<a href=“http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=386]Accredited”>http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=386)</p>