<p>I wanted to be an Engineer when I got into UMD because it was a high-paying field with a lot of job opportunities. I’ve been in Engineering for one semester now and it is clear that this is not what I want to do. I do not want to work my butt off for a degree, so I can get a job that I probably won’t enjoy at all. What are some other majors that have decent job potential?</p>
<p>Any interest in business?</p>
<p>business is interesting, but transferring into the Smith business school is tough and my GPA probably wouldn’t be good enough</p>
<p>drose1,</p>
<p>I do understand your frustrations. It was way back in 1987 when I was entering UMD in the school of engineering. It was competitive then but I do know that it is even more so now! There were many times that I wondered if it was all going to be worth it. The one thing that I can say is that if you stick it out, you will not necessarily be “stuck” in a job that you don’t like. My friends who went through engineering with me at Maryland are doing so many different things now. Some are in IT, some are lawyers, some are in business, one went to medical school and some actually stayed in engineering. The thing is that with an engineering degree there are so many different options that you can take. Are you already in the school of engineering at UMD? If so, think about sticking it out. However, if you know for a fact that it is not for you, maybe consider Computer Science, Applied Math, or Auctorial Science. I do not believe these programs are LEPs at UMD.</p>
<p>Also, take a look at this link that talks about the most valuable majors. Good luck!</p>
<p>[The</a> 15 Most Valuable College Majors - Forbes](<a href=“http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/05/15/best-top-most-valuable-college-majors-degrees/]The”>The 15 Most Valuable College Majors)</p>
<p>You can go into medicine with an engineering degree</p>
<p>Yes, I know someone who went into medicine after studying engineering undergrad. Bottom line is, if you know another path that you would rather go down and it will lead to a fulfilling career where you can find a job, go for it! Otherwise, why not stick with engineering and have some options at the end of the road? </p>
<p>I know it is a lot of work but think about how fast high school went by. It will be the same for college, guaranteed! In fact, I can’t even believe that it has been 22 years since I finished Maryland! You may think I’m old but I certainly don’t feel like it! Not yet anyway. 
All of this to say 3 1/2 years more of hard work is nothing to the number of years you have after UMD!</p>