Not going to be easy!

VeloceDucati
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:32:41 +0000

I am thinking about going to college at 23 yo, I am a high school graduate and never had opportunity to go to college. I have no clue, neither of my parents were there to guide me through this. So I really have no clue about “college” i’m just learning now so forgive me. Right now i’m making $50k salary as a auto mechanic so I can pay my way through college, but somehow have to balance classes in my work week.

I want to get a degree in engineering. I already have a solid understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, chemistry etc. I personally think would be a great career choice for me.

I am looking at going to Nassau Community College NCC for 4 semesters in Engineering Science or similar. [Nassau Community College - College Catalog - Engineering Science (A.S.)](http://collegecatalog.ncc.edu/current/programs/engineering_physics_technologies/engineering_science_as.html)

Would it be possibile to complete the program part time, or would it be better to try to squeeze full time in a 60 hour work week? (I work M to F 8-6, Sat 8-1).

Then after transfer to another institute? What would be a good institute? I’m confused as to what would be the most efficient/budget minded way to go about this while also considering my work week. I can’t drop days or reduce my hours at work.